Shrek is a 2001 American computer-animated comedy film loosely based on the 1990 children's picture book of the same name by William Steig.
Directed by Andrew Adamson and Vicky Jenson (in their feature directorial debuts) and written by Ted Elliott, Terry Rossio, Joe Stillman, and Roger S. H. Schulman,
It was widely praised by critics for its animation, voice performances, soundtrack, writing and humor, which they noted catered to both adults and children.
Shrek was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Adapted Screenplay and won for Best Animated Feature. And here's why:
Remains one of the best Dreamworks film:
It's for all ages - In keeping with that theme of pure enjoyment, Shrek also accomplished the difficult task of making a movie targeted to kids that is still enjoyable for adults.
The message - "Ogres are like onions! They have layers."
In addition to all the jokes that permeate just about every scene in the film, Shrek also had its fair share of serious moments. It is in these moments that truly important messages shine through.
It's original - Too many films today are reliant on old themes and reused concepts. Sequels have become far too popular, and many of them are little more than rehashes of original accomplishments.
Shrek is even more special because of the extreme saturation of old, reused concepts that we see everywhere else. This was a film that was entirely original, incredibly different, and undeniably unique.
