Shrek (2001)

Cast: Mike Meyers, Eddie Murphy, Cameron Diaz and John Lithgow

Director: Andrew Adamson, Vicky Jenson

Synopsis: Once upon a time, in a far away swamp, there lived an ogre named Shrek (Mike Myers) 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 (John Lithgow). Determined to save their home -- not to mention his -- Shrek cuts a deal with Farquaad and sets out to rescue Princess Fiona (Cameron Diaz) to be Farquaad's bride. Rescuing the Princess may be small compared to her deep, dark secret.

Review:

Possibly the best cinematic creation in history, Andrew Adamson and Vicky Jenson bring an action packed, yet simply sweet, twist on fairytales to life. We can recognise many familiar voices and are introduced to a whole world of characters.

When Shrek's( Mike Meyers) lonely, peaceful life is interrupted by hordes of fairytale creatures, he sets out to find the man behind it and get his swamp back. Shrek is joined by an "annoying talking Donkey"( Eddie Murphy) to rescue the beautiful princess as a bride for the compensating Lord Farquaad( John Lithgow).

The film serves as great entertainment for all ages with its vibrant cast and meaningful messages within. Adamson and Jenson brought together actors you probably wouldn't expect to be in a film together and each and every one of them shone in their respective roles. Mike Meyers knew exactly what he was doing when demanding our Angry Ogre have a Scottish accent.

a key scene in this iconic film is during the final "battle", in which Shrek and the newly exposed Ogre Fiona( Cameron Diaz) struggle to stay together whilst fighting off the guards of Farquaad. The Scene ends with Lord Farquaad being eaten alive by the Dragon, and the two ogres reuniting. this scene in particular shows important significance because it symbolises the pure determination Shrek has had since the beginning of the movie, however his motivation has changed. instead of serving Farquaad