Finally! A good 2001 movie!

Rating: 8/10 (4 June 2001)

This has been a horrible year for movies so far--no doubt about it. From horrendous comedies to lousy horror films to boring art fims it's been a sad year. Finally, though, a really good film has come along. "Shrek" is a computer animated comedy for all ages. It's one of those rare films that adults and children can enjoy. Shrek (voiced by Mike Myers with a Scottish accent), is a large green-skinned ogre who goes to save a princess (Cameron Diaz) from a fiery dragon. Why? Because evil Lord Farquaad (John Lithgow) is destroying his property but will spare it if he saves the princess. An abrasive donkey (Eddie Murphy) comes along to help. Murphy gets a little too loud and abrasive and the movie does have its dull stretches, but mostly the jokes are flying fast and furious, the animation is flawless and occasionally beautiful, and the whole thing has a happy ending. There's also a few hilarious pot shots at Disney. Go, see it and enjoy! Well worth 10 bucks.