Shrek (2001)

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Written by William Steig, Ted Elliott

Directed by Andrew Adamson, Vicky Jenson, Vicky Jensen

Running Time: 90 minutes (approx)

Production Year: 2001

Rating: PG Certificate

Production Country: USA

Filmed in Colour

This, the first of the hit series of computer-animated fantasy animations, kicks off the trilogy in fine style. Released in 2001, it stars Shrek, a reclusive, anti-social green ogre (voiced by Mike Myers) who is perfectly happy with his life of solitude until he's disrupted by a horde of refugees who have been banished by the evil Lord Farquaad. The only way Shrek can have some peace and quiet is if he's prepared to rescue Farquaad's bride-to-be (Princess Fiona, voiced by Cameron Diaz) from a dangerous castle.

A pretty thin beauty-and-the-beast tale, it's great for kids, with plenty of action-film references for adults to savour.

Cast

Mike MyersShrek
Image for Eddie MurphyEddie MurphyDonkey
Image for Cameron DiazCameron DiazPrincess Fiona
Image for John LithgowJohn LithgowLord Farquaad
Vincent CasselMonsieur Hood
Peter DennisOgre Hunter
Clive PearseOgre Hunter
Jim CummingsCap. of Guards
Bobby BlockBaby Bear
Chris MillerGeppetto/Magic Mirror
Cody CameronPinocchio/Three Pigs
Kathleen FreemanOld Woman
Michael GalassoPeter Pan
Christopher KnightsBlind Mouse/Thelonious
Simon J. SmithBlind Mouse

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