It ain't easy bein' green -- especially if you're a likable (albeit smelly) ogre named Shrek. On a mission to retrieve a gorgeous princess from the clutches of a fire-breathing dragon, Shrek teams up with an unlikely compatriot -- a wisecracking donkey.
Shrek, a reclusive ogre, finds his swamp overrun by fairy tale creatures banished by the evil Lord Farquaad. To reclaim his home, Shrek strikes a deal with Farquaad: he must rescue Princess Fiona from a dragon-guarded castle. Accompanied by a wisecracking Donkey, Shrek embarks on a journey that leads to unexpected friendships and a revelation about Fiona.
Shrek was a massive critical and commercial success, praised for its groundbreaking animation, witty humor, and subversion of fairy tale tropes. It resonated with both children and adults, becoming a cultural phenomenon.
Google audience: Audiences loved Shrek for its hilarious and witty take on fairy tales, finding the characters, especially Shrek and Donkey, to be incredibly funny and endearing. The film's humor, animation, and strong voice performances were frequently highlighted as major strengths.
Academy Award for Best Animated Feature, BAFTA Award for Best Screenplay.
Mike Myers originally recorded Shrek's voice in his native Canadian accent, but after seeing the character's design, he felt a Scottish accent would be more fitting and re-recorded all his lines.
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