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Shrek / Shrek 3D - Party in the Swamp

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Shrek has grossed over 260 million in the theaters (as of Aug. 14, 2001). That's within .05% of the top grossing animation of all times, Toy Story (@ 262 million). Shrek is a great 3D movie. The 3D computer animation is second, only to Final Fantasy. The story is more involving than what I expected. The voices were well cast and performed. The whole film awsome. I'm sure you're aware of that or you wouldn't be reading this now. It has both adult (clean adult) and kids humor. The writers plagerized just about everyone and it was hilarious. Okay, now for the DVD. This DVD is created as 2 parts. One disc is aimed for the kids and the format is "full Screen" (pan & scan) and includes 17 DVD-ROM games. The other disc is geared more for adults and is letterbox formatted. Both discs have 3 minutes of extended ending that was never scene in the theatrical release. There's 'Making Of' and 'Behind The Scenes'. It encludes 11 hours of extras. There are also running commentaries. This DVD will actually allow you to replace a charector's voice with you own with "Sherk's Revoice Studio" effects. There are 15 minutes of newly animated footage specifically for the DVD interactive menues.. . . . . Shall I go on? . . . There is a sticker on EVERY box saying it's a winner. Each box has eligebility to win a prize, from a Kia car to X-Box game consoles to Baskin Robins Ice cream. So, we have a fantastic movie, the most massive extras features ever on a DVD, and free give-aways. And yould be nuts not to take advantage of this offer.

If you're looking for something a little less wholesome then Disney, but still well within the limits of 'Family values', then may I recommend Shrek. I have not had this much fun watching a movie in a long time. A fantastically fractured fairy tale that prods fun at every childhood story character and plot line that ever existed. No one is left unscathed, including Disney. There are a few major shameless blasts made at the mouse house enterprise but when it's all over, it's mostly harmless. In fact, you may think it was done out of jealousy. Shrek is incredibly animated, with textures and motions that surpass the famed Toy Story series. Every year computer animation gets better and better and this movie uses it to the fullest extent. There is no better format for this movie either. The number and diversity of the characters is well played out and well displayed in computer generation. Standard animation would not have cut it in this movie. The story line is simple; a large imposing Ogre (voiced by Mike Myers in his perfected Scottish brogue) who only wants to be left alone in his swamp, is suddenly imposed upon by every fairy tale character as they are thrown out of the kingdom. They have nowhere else to go. Out of selfishness, Shrek goes to see Lord Farquaad and ends up striking a deal to rescue a princess in order to get his swamp back. Followed menacingly by a Donkey (Eddie Murphy, in his second and even funnier voiceover roll), Shrek ventures off to a dark Castle to rescue the Princess. Upon doing this, in a spectacular battle scene no less, the three head back to Farquaad. Along the way, Shrek finds more to the princess then he thought he ever would, strangely there is something of a soul mate in this beautiful fairy tale lady. Well played also by Cameron Diaz, she is not your typical royalty. She can very well take care of herself, fighting off bandits in Matrix style kung fu precision and keeping up with Shrek in a display of bodily functions. This all leads up to a nice morality play ending that doesn't push the issue and lends to nice surprise as well. All the actors do a splendid job of voicing their characters. Everyone is alive and flowing. Murphy is especially hilarious, topping his performance as the mini-dragon in Mulan, mainly because he doesn't seem to have to hold back as much. The movie is so well paced that there are no lags, it flows right to the end. Funny, satirical, playful and beautifully animated, this movie holds all the right cards for entertainment. Even if you haven't seen it, I would recommend buying it.

Go buy this movie. Trust everyone on this. This movie is one of those instant classics that appeal to people of all ages. For the kids you have the amazing animation and fairy tail characters. For adults there is a wonderful story, fantastic characters, and of course those wonderful allusions (made famous in the Simpsons and Toy Story 1+2) that just go right over kids heads but will have you rolling with laughter.

Then animation and attention to detail in this film are nothing short of breathtaking. There are many times you will forget you are watching a computer-animated movie. The characters are all brilliant but the Gingerbread Man and Eddie Murphy as the talking Donkey absolutely steal every scene they are in. If you loved the Toy Stories, or you are breathing, or you even have an ounce of a sense of humor then this movie is absolutely a must have.

The DVD version comes with 2 Disks. Disk one is a Standard TV width. Disk 2 is the real treasure for those with HDTV and surround sound system as it sports anamorphic widescreen (put your TV on full mode and if fills the entire screen without any sort of distortion) and a wonderful DTS soundtrack in addition to the Dolby 5.1. There is also the usual assortment of DVD goodies spread over both disks. One of the more interesting goodies is a Magic Mirror version of The Magic 8 ball. Should you buy this DVD? It is decidedly so.

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Not unlike "Beauty and the Beast," "Shrek" engages the viewer to know beauty is what is beyond the skin.

The DVD is loaded with extras, but frankly, you might not bother with them. Your kid will play with them, exploring them once or twice, but the movie is the real treat. The mock interviews with the characters are intriguing, and worth watching. The re-voice studio is a hoot, and you'll dig showing it off to your friends, but it loses its novelty soon enough. Because it is a DVD, your kids can watch it into eternity without worry of it wearing out.

Lithgow is very Lithgow, much the same personality as he was on "Third Rock from the Sun."

Cameron Diaz's princess character looks remarkably like her.

Eddie Murphy makes a great sidekick. I was skeptical that he might be too over-the-top, but found his voicings to hit the tone perfectly, with great comedic skill. In short, he's hilarious.

The movie is packed wirth allusions to old great movies and cartoons, mostly Disney, and adults will smile everytime they discover a new line or sequence from a movie they grew up with. Watch for "The Princess Bride," "Robin Hood," "The Sound of Music" and a bevy of other homages.

The ending surprised me, but I'll not spoil it for you.

I fully recommend "Shrek."

Anthony Trendl

In my opinion this movie was excellent for people of all ages.
It was written at level to were kids and adults can thoroughly enjoy.
There is a mixture of comedy with a wonderful love story underneath.
The characters were great, courageous, and extremely comical..
So I gave this movie "5" stars.

When Shrek first came out in theaters it was instantly recognized as an animated classic. The script, voices, and animation all combined to create a film that all ages could enjoy. The humor caters to both children and adults, though there are times when the kids won't know why the adults are laughing. And like every good animated fairy tale, Shrek supplies morals to the story -and these are blended in throughout the film. Shrek, for instance, wishes people wouldn't judge him for his appearance. Instead they just think Shrek is "a big, ugly, stupid ogre." The only fault I could find with the film's logic is that Shrek and Donkey continually make fun of the king's short stature throughout the movie. We don't like the king because he is BAD, not because he is SHORT!
Overall this is a must have that you can enjoy watching time and time again.
Reviewed by: Adam Platts

The single most entertaining and successful film of the year "SHREK" (DreamWorks...), arrives on DVD in a double disc set that includes widescreen and full screen versions and bonus material skewed towards younger kids. The unusually sharp digital transfer is about as good as is technically possible and brings to life a beautiful world inhabited by all manner of questionable but mostly lovable characters. Mike Meyers' inspired voice work for the title ogre is dead on in every aspect and implies much more humanity than even the words he says. Eddie Murphy is consistently in the zone as the up-beat, bluntly honest wise guy Donkey. Cameron Diaz and John Lithgow bring the princess and the vertically challenged king to life. But the most interesting thing that looms over this hugely successful film is the personal war between Disney's Michael Eisner and DreamWorks' "Shrek" producer Jeffrey Katzenberg. The rivalry and bitterness between the two former Disney associates has resulted in several extraordinary animated products that are probably much better than they might have been. Let's hope they keep competing on a personal level because "Shrek" is just about perfect. Of all the bonus material, making of stuff and commentaries, the thing that's most lacking is something, anything, from the two brilliant writers Ted Elliot and Terry Rossio. It's the best screenplay of the year. By far. One to own.

You got to see this movie on DVD. If you think it is just for kids...think again...it is for everyone. The special effects, the meaning behind the story, the modern lingo...how many movies are any good today? This one is. It is great. If you loved and appreciated the way they made Toy Story from the artistic stand point...you will be amazed at what this looks like. Wish
we had programs that worked this good in our computers!!!!! All I can say is "WOW". And I am a picky person!

I saw this movie when I was in Germany even though I didn't have high expectations of it at first when it was out in the US. Well, BOY WAS I PROVED WRONG! This movie rules!! I have seen it in the theater 4 times already and it's not enough! I will definitely buy the DVD.

Shrek is a lone ogre who likes his privacy but suddenly encounters himself surrounded by fairy tale creatures that have been banned to his swamp by evil Lord Farquaad. To get them out, he's sent to rescue Princess Fiona from a dragon along with his sidekick (brilliant performance by Eddie Murphy) Donkey so that she can marry him. Lots of action and a great ending. I loved it from beggining to the end. I am so very thankful to my beloved for taking me to see this movie!
Great for the whole family, but I think children over 10 will understand the humor much better. :)

I'm just a big 'ole kid at heart, but even adults will love this movie. There are silly things (like farts and boogers) that the kids will love. Then there are the innuendos that the adults will find hilarious. It's also a spoof on a lot of the fairy tales that we know and love. Besides, how can you not find the name of the short prince "Lord Faquod" funny? Come on! I could watch this movie over and over again. Great! Combining the comic genius of Mike Meyers and Eddie Murphy into one movie was a wonderful move and made for a great movie. I would recommend this to children and adults of all ages.