Shrek [Blu-ray]

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.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 TrendlShrek 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 it could get 10 I’d give it 10

He is so skerxs

Our family absolutely loves this movie. It has been a family favorite since its first release. It's so historically funny.

I used to watch this movie so much as a kid and loved it. Re-watching it as an adult just brings back great memories! Defenittely top 5 favorite movies of all time for me

Love watching the movie Sherk! I wished it had the Spanish version as well.

The movie played fine which is the main thing that counts. I was disappointed that the case was completely broken in half. Granted, this could have happened in shipping, but I’ve never seen any dvd cases this bad before.

Somebody once told me the world is gonna roll meI ain't the sharpest tool in the shedShe was looking kind of dumb with her finger and her thumbIn the shape of an "L" on her foreheadWell the years start coming and they don't stop comingFed to the rules and I hit the ground runningDidn't make sense not to live for funYour brain gets smart but your head gets dumbSo much to do, so much to seeSo what's wrong with taking the back streets?You'll never know if you don't goYou'll never shine if you don't glowHey now, you're an all-star, get your game on, go playHey now, you're a rock star, get the show on, get paidAnd all that glitters is goldOnly shooting stars break the moldIt's a cool place and they say it gets colderYou're bundled up now, wait till you get olderBut the meteor men beg to differJudging by the hole in the satellite pictureThe ice we skate is getting pretty thinThe water's getting warm so you might as well swimMy world's on fire, how about yours?That's the way I like it and I never get boredHey now, you're an all-star, get your game on, go playHey now, you're a rock star, get the show on, get paidAll that glitters is goldOnly shooting stars break the moldHey now, you're an all-star, get your game on, go playHey now, you're a rock star, get the show, on get paidAnd all that glitters is goldOnly shooting starsSomebody once asked could I spare some change for gas?I need to get myself away from this placeI said yep what a conceptI could use a little fuel myselfAnd we could all use a little changeWell, the years start coming and they don't stop comingFed to the rules and I hit the ground runningDidn't make sense not to live for funYour brain gets smart but your head gets dumbSo much to do, so much to seeSo what's wrong with taking the back streets?You'll never know if you don't go (go!)You'll never shine if you don't glowHey now, you're an all-star, get your game on, go playHey now, you're a rock star, get the show on, get paidAnd all that glitters is goldOnly shooting stars break the moldAnd all that glitters is goldOnly shooting stars break the mold

Fantastic film for all the family. Animation is brilliant and it's full of lots of laughs.

I love Shrek - the two stars are because of the lousy 3D, not the film.After owning the DVD I wanted to "upgrade" to the 3D Blu-ray, but the 3D was an incredible disappointment! After about ten minutes of double vision, we turned it off and popped in the regular 2D Blu-ray instead, which looked pristine and FABULOUS! So if you're thinking of an upgrade or just buying the HD version, I recommend you just get the 2D Blu-ray instead.

If you haven't already bought this, congratulations on regaining your sight. This is one of the best animation films ever, with a classically disneyesque uplifting message without the tooth-rottingly saccharine moralising. Great jokes, great songs (A kids' film with John Cale singing a Leonard Cohen song called "Hallelujah": this is NOT a mere collection of standards from the music branch of a multimedia giant), great animation, great characters. The jokes for the older folks are arch and witty, while kids adore the disgusting antics of Shrek, Donkey and Princess Fiona.Movie of the century so far.

A classic a remember watching this when it first come out on a plane to Greece loved it ever since!! Brought the dvd years later....just as amazing!! Oh donkey!!

With Shrek, Dreamworks came up with something that Disney has failed dismally to do in the last decade - and create a film for the kids that should be just as much fun as for the adults. Set in an enchanted forest, Shrek (voiced by Mike 'Wayne's World and Austin Powers' Myers) is the stereotypical bachelor. He likes his privacy and is dismayed when the Lord Farquad (one of many jokes for the adults) has all the fairy tale creatures rounded up and dumped on Shrek's beloved swamp. It is these characters that provide the best moments of the film, with the wise guy Wolf from Little Red Riding Hood and the German Three Little Pigs. Donkey, by Eddie Murphy is another thrill and is in truth the best thing he has done in a LONG time. Through dragons castles, mysterious curses, and short bad guys, Shrek is innovative and very funny. What Disney used to be, Shrek is today. Kids should love Donkey and Shrek while adults will appreciate the wit and more subtle humour. Well recommended!