Finally, a fairytale for grown-ups!

Rating: 9/10 (5 September 2001)

The great thing about this movie is that it's packaged as a kids film when in reality it's anything but. When I first saw the trailer for the film, I thought it would be a cute, funny little family film. I had no idea what I was getting myself into. The great thing about this movie is not only the great comedic talents of the stars (Mike Myers, Eddie Murphy, Cameron Diaz and John Lithgow) but also the message that lies beneath. In the age of beauty magazines and models, we're programmed to think that beauty is on the outside. What Shrek teaches, brilliantly, is that beauty is far more superior if found on the inside. What a great lesson for everyone to learn. I was thrilled to hear that Academy will start a new category this year called the Best Animated Feature Award. I have my fingers crossed that the Academy will remember this delightful little film come Oscar time.