A classic in my book, despite the unfortunate memes.

Rating: 8/10 (22 February 2018)

'Shrek (2001)' is a witty and quotable comedy that never fails to make me smile, one packed with so much detail that I find something new to laugh at each time. It boasts its fair share of adult humour, relatable characters, a simple yet effective narrative and an overall sense of fun. Its surprisingly bold at times, too, and is an excellent satire on the safe 'Disney' style content it so expertly subverts. The film is, itself, an outcast in the genre in the same way the swampy protagonist is amongst his fairy-tale peers; a nice layer of meta-textural commentary on top of an already extremely enjoyable ride. A classic in my book (despite some unfortunate memes) and one of my favourite animated films of all time. 8/10