Original Fairy Tale.

Rating: 8/10 (5 June 2015)

Shrek (2001): Dir: Andrew Adamson, Vicky Jenson / Voices: Mike Myers, Eddie Murphy, Cameron Diaz, John Lithgow, Vincent Cassel: Computer generated pleasure that violates all of those fairy tale clichés that we grew up with. Shrek is an ogre secluded in the woods who scares anyone who disrupts his life. Lord Farquaad could become King but only if he has a Princess. He sets his sights on Princess Fiona who is secluded in a castle guarded by a dragon. Shrek accepts the task in order that all the fairy tale characters that have landed on his property be rid of. Conclusion is questionable depending on one's preference towards Fiona. Directors Andrew Adamson and Vicky Jenson have familiarized themselves with the clichés and exploit them. Mike Myers voices Shrek who dislikes human contact but takes upon this task in hopes to regain his privacy. Eddie Murphy brings hilarity to Donkey whom Shrek saves. Donkey will become involved in a twisted relationship by the conclusion. Cameron Diaz is hilarious as Fiona whose personality is feisty but she conceals a secret. John Lithgow voices tyrant Farquaad, a little man attempting to conquer big things such as torturing the Gingerbread Man. Vincent Cassel voices a French version of Robin Hood, which should impress upon the legacy of Errol Flynn. Wonderful and original images make for a laugh-filled adventure that exposes all others. Score: 8 / 10