For all its brashness, Shrek’s heart is in the right place. Based on a children’s book by William Steig, Shrek is a film of marvels if not quite a marvellous film. "Shrek" continues to work (almost) as well as it did in 2001, delighting us with its striking mix of satire, sincerity, adult humour, and memorable characters. Michael D. What's not to love about Dreamworks' long-awaited digital delight? An all time classic.
Az eredet és alaptörténet
Once upon a time, in a far away swamp, there lived an ogre named Shrek whose precious solitude is suddenly shattered by an invasion of annoying fairy tale characters. They were all banished from their kingdom by the evil Lord Farquaad. Determined to save their home, not to mention his, Shrek cuts a deal with Farquaad and sets out to rescue Princess Fiona to be Farquaad's bride.
The movie Shrek, released in 2001 and directed by Andrew Adamson, Vicky Jenson and editing by Sim Evan-Jones. Acquisition Cameras Animation Method Sound Systems Distribution Resolution Distribution Medium Stereoscopic 3D Format Country | USA Language | English Genres | Animation, Adventure, Comedy, Family, Fantasy
A történet fő témái és üzenetei
Shrek is a 2001 American animated fantasy comedy film directed by Andrew Adamson and Vicky Jenson, and written by Ted Elliott, Terry Rossio, Joe Stillman, and Roger S. H. Schulman, loosely based on the 1990 children's picture book Shrek! by William Steig. It is the first installment in the Shrek film series, and stars Mike Myers, Eddie Murphy, Cameron Diaz and John Lithgow. In the film, an embittered ogre named Shrek (voiced by Myers) finds his home in the swamp overrun by fairy tale creatures banished by the obsessive ruler Lord Farquaad (Lithgow).
The film is a marvelous fairy tale, with a thrilling quest and a happily-ever-after ending. Shrek has the great themes of enduring myths, about believing in yourself, being loved for the person you really are, and good triumphing over evil. It's also a delicious satire, tweaking assumptions about ogres, princesses, rescues, and even fire-breathing dragons. The textures are stunning. The glass, fire, clouds, and water seem three-dimensional, and you will feel that Donkey's fur almost brushes your hand.
Karakterek és kapcsolatok
Shrek, Princess Fiona, Donkey, Farquaad és Dragon mind fontos szereplők, akik között dinamikus kapcsolatok alakulnak ki. Fiona várható hercegnője számban egy titok rejtőzik, ami meghatározza a történet alakulását. Shrek és Fiona közötti kapcsolat fejlődése a film központi íve, amely a bátorság, önismeret és a belső szépség üzenetét hangsúlyozza. Donkey és Shrek barátsága pedig a különbségek leküzdéséről szól, míg Farquaad a hatalomfilozófia kritikája.
Készítés és technika
The film’s impressive animation was groundbreaking for its time, like nothing seen before it. The textures are stunning. The glass, fire, clouds, and water seem three-dimensional, and you will feel that Donkey's fur almost brushes your hand. Along with wonderful warmth and depth, the animation also has a great deal of personality and wit. Families can talk about Donkey's statement that Shrek has "that kind of 'I don't care what nobody thinks of me' thing." Is it true that Shrek didn't care what people thought of him?
Készítési történet és stílus
Shrek is an animated film produced by DreamWorks Animation and released in 2001. Adapted from William Steig’s 1990 children’s book Shrek!, the film reimagines traditional fairy tales with a humorous and subversive approach. Centered on the adventures of Shrek, a green ogre, the film achieved both critical and commercial success, pioneering a new era in animated cinema.
Forgatókönyv és fejlesztés
The screenplay was written by Ted Elliott, Terry Rossio, Joe Stillman and Roger S.H. Schulman, loosely based on the picture book by William Steig. The way Steig upended fairy tale conventions in the original book by making an ogre the protagonist formed the basis for the movie being a parody of fairy tales. Elliott and Rossio began writing for the film in 1997 and worked on the project for two years. They centered the four main characters' personalities on maladaptive responses to self-esteem issues; as the DreamWorks story crew developed the plot, their personalities remained the same, ensuring the "thematic unity" of the story was preserved.
Hang- és vélemény
Shrek was originally set up to be a live-action animation hybrid; later the studio turned to its production partners at Pacific Data Images (PDI), who began production in 1998 and helped Shrek get its final computer-animated look. The animation process involved Softimage, Mental Ray, and advanced fur rendering to make Donkey’s fur and Shrek’s tunic realistic. The collaboration across departments brought a cohesive vision to the film’s aesthetic and storytelling.
Zenei és kulturális hatások
The filmmakers used pop music and other oldies to give the film a unique feel. Covers of songs like "On the Road Again" and "Try a Little Tenderness" were integrated in the film's score. The band Smash Mouth’s song "All Star" gained massive popularity after its original release two years earlier, due to its usage in the film's opening credits. Shrek thus merged fairy-tale humor with contemporary culture, ami a közönség széles rétegeire hatott.
Bevétel és fogadtatás
Shrek premiered in 2001 and grossed substantial worldwide earnings, becoming a landmark in computer-animated cinema. It received widespread acclaim from critics for its animation, voice performances, soundtrack, writing and humor, which they noted catered to both children and adults. The film’s major success helped establish DreamWorks Animation as a competitor to Pixar in feature film computer animation. Three sequels followed, alongside other productions, notably a fourth sequel in development for 2027.