Shrek

Shrek is a 2001 American computer-animated fantasy comedy film produced by DreamWorks Animation.

Shrek is a 2001 American computer-animated fantasy comedy film produced by DreamWorks Animation. It follows a solitary ogre named Shrek, who teams up with a talkative Donkey to rescue Princess Fiona and reclaim his swamp, while parodying fairy-tale conventions. The film was directed by Andrew Adamson and Vicky Jenson and features voices by Mike Myers, Eddie Murphy, Cameron Diaz, and John Lithgow.

Premise

The film centers on Shrek, a solitary ogre whose swamp is overrun by fairy-tale creatures after they are expelled from their kingdom. To get his swamp back, he makes a deal with Lord Farquaad and sets out to rescue Princess Fiona.

Voice cast

Mike Myers voices Shrek, Eddie Murphy voices Donkey, Cameron Diaz voices Princess Fiona, and John Lithgow voices Lord Farquaad.

Release and reception

Shrek was released on May 18, 2001, and became a major success for DreamWorks Animation. Sources describe it as an important early success for the studio’s computer-animated feature filmmaking.

Franchise

The film led to multiple sequels and spin-offs, expanding Shrek into a broader media franchise.

Soundtrack

The soundtrack for Shrek features songs and score tied to the film’s fantasy-comedy tone, including well-known pop tracks and original score elements. The soundtrack is commonly released as a companion album to the film.