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- Overall Score: ☆ 8.37/10
IMDB: ☆ 7.9/10
Metascore: ☆ 8.4/10
Tomatometer: ☆ 8.8/10 - Related: Discover more movies like Shrek
Shrek Plot Synopsis:
When a green ogre named Shrek discovers his swamp has been 'swamped' with all sorts of fairytale creatures by the scheming Lord Farquaad, Shrek sets out with a very loud donkey by his side to 'persuade' Farquaad to give Shrek his swamp back. Instead, a deal is made. Farquaad, who wants to become the King, sends Shrek to rescue Princess Fiona, who is awaiting her true love in a tower guarded by a fire-breathing dragon. But once they head back with Fiona, it starts to become apparent that not only does Shrek, an ugly ogre, begin to fall in love with the lovely princess, but Fiona is also hiding a huge secret.
Synopsis / Plot Summary: After his swamp is filled with magical creatures, Shrek agrees to rescue Princess Fiona for a villainous lord in order to get his land back.
Tagline: The greatest fairy tale never told.
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Shrek Movie Information:
Type: MovieYear: 2001 (more 2001 movies)
Box Office: $268,698,241
Awards: 40
Nominations: 60
Language: English
Country: United States
Release Dates: Movie Release Dates / Shrek Release Dates In Theaters: May 18, 2001
Writers: William Steig, Ted Elliott, Terry Rossio, Joe Stillman, Roger S.H. Schulman, Cody Cameron, Chris Miller, Conrad Vernon
Producers: Ted Elliott, Penney Finkelman Cox, Jane Hartwell, Jeffrey Katzenberg, David Lipman, Linda Olszewski, Sandra Rabins, Terry Rossio, Steven Spielberg, Aron Warner, John H. Williams
Editors: Sim Evan-Jones
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Shrek Cast
| Cast overview, first billed only: | Character(s) | |
|---|---|---|
| Mike Myers | ... | Shrek (voice) |
| Eddie Murphy | ... | Donkey (voice) |
| Cameron Diaz | ... | Princess Fiona (voice) |
| John Lithgow | ... | Lord Farquaad (voice) |
| Vincent Cassel | ... | Monsieur Hood (voice) |
| Peter Dennis | ... | Ogre Hunter (voice) |
| Clive Pearse | ... | Ogre Hunter (voice) |
| Jim Cummings | ... | Captain of Guards (voice) |
| Bobby Block | ... | Baby Bear (voice) |
| Chris Miller | ... | Geppetto / Magic Mirror (voice) |
| Cody Cameron | ... | Pinnochio / Three Pigs (voice) |
| Kathleen Freeman | ... | Old Woman (voice) |
| Michael Galasso | ... | Peter Pan (voice) |
| Christopher Knights | ... | Blind Mouse (voice) |
| Simon J. Smith | ... | Blind Mouse (voice) |
| Conrad Vernon | ... | Gingerbread Man (voice) |
| Jacquie Barnbrook | ... | Wrestling Fan (voice) |
| Guillaume Aretos | ... | Merry Man (voice) |
| John Bisom | ... | Merry Man (voice) |
| Matthew Gonder | ... | Merry Man (voice) |
Fun Facts: 15 Real AGES of Cast
- Mike Myers (b. May 25, 1963) – Shrek (voice)
Sign: Gemini, Height: 5' 7" (1.7 m)
Also known as: Tommy Maitland | Michael Meyers | Mike Meyers - Eddie Murphy (b. April 3, 1961) – Donkey (voice)
Sign: Aries, Height: 5' 10" (1.78 m)
Also known as: Fred Braughton | Edward 'Eddie' Regan Murphy - Cameron Diaz (b. August 30, 1972) – Princess Fiona (voice)
Sign: Virgo, Height: 5' 8½" (1.74 m)
Also known as: Cameron Díaz - John Lithgow (b. October 19, 1945) – Lord Farquaad (voice)
Sign: Libra, Height: 6' 4" (1.93 m)
Also known as: John Lithcow - Vincent Cassel (b. November 23, 1966) – Monsieur Hood (voice)
Sign: Sagittarius, Height: 6' 1½" (1.87 m)
Also known as: Cassel - Peter Dennis, as Ogre Hunter (voice), passed away at age 75 in Shadow Hills, California, USA.
Sign: Scorpio - Clive Pearse – Ogre Hunter (voice)
- Jim Cummings (b. November 3, 1952) – Captain of Guards (voice)
Sign: Scorpio, Height: 5' 8" (1.73 m)
Also known as: Jim Jonah Cumkings | Jim Cumming | J. Jonah Cummings | James J. Cummings | James Cummings | Jim J. Cummings | Jim Jonah Cummings | Jimmy Cummings | Jonah Cummings - Bobby Block – Baby Bear (voice)
Also known as: Bobby G. Block - Chris Miller (b. January 20, 1968) – Geppetto / Magic Mirror (voice)
Sign: Aquarius - Cody Cameron (b. October 12, 1970) – Pinnochio / Three Pigs (voice)
Sign: Libra - Kathleen Freeman, as Old Woman (voice), passed away at age 82 in New York City, New York, USA.
Sign: Aquarius, Height: 5' 8" (1.73 m) - Michael Galasso – Peter Pan (voice)
- Christopher Knights (b. October 18, 1972) – Blind Mouse (voice)
Sign: Libra
Also known as: Chris Knights - Simon J. Smith – Blind Mouse (voice)
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