not too bad

Rating: Null/10 (20 May 2001)

Whilst everyone has been dissing on Shrek for it being too trite and more as a vehicle to poke at Disney, I don't think it was all that bad. I didn't like the beginning credits with the gross humor, but they certainly got laughs with the little kids. The more adultlike/teenage humor went straight over the young kids' heads, also. Some people complain that this was not a thought-provoking movie, but if you wanted to see a thought-provoking movie, why'd you go see this one?
I loved the pop culture references. They may seem stupid in a few years, but I never get sick of those types of movies. The infamous "EAT ME!" statement by the gingerbread man was said in the exact same way as the Slim Jim commercials I see quite often. I loved the poke at Disney World with animatronic dolls singing about Farquaad's "king"dom. I despise the Small World ride at Disney and I am glad they poked at it. It may have been cruel to poke at Snow White and Cinderella, but gee golly willakers, don't you think it's about time?