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Cinematic brilliance often comes from the most unexpected places and sometimes, this brilliance can't be noticed straight away. I was 8 years old when Shrek was released and I remember going through that VHS tape again and again as I was in love with the lovely animation, the splendid jokes and the upbeat music. Most recently, I watched Shrek, probably for the 20th time, and non surprisingly; I still loved the characters, the music and the jokes which took a new meaning. Shrek's brilliance comes from the nuanced way in which it is created for adults and yet, the jolly fairy tale surface makes it perfectly suitable for children.
Beginning with one of the most iconic intros of all time, Shrek wastes no time in setting up the good mood while presenting a most unusual bunch of characters. At the center of it all, we have an Ogre who takes on a grand mission and an extremely talkative Donkey who accompanies him. In a way, Shrek is parody, or even a mockery of classical fairy tales that packs the right balance of childish and not-so-innocent humor. In between all the jokes, there are a number of quotable catchphrases and just as many positive lessons for people of all ages.
One outstanding quality of Shrek is it's meticulous level of detail. I thought that after all these times I would know this film inside out but somehow I still manage to spot a background image or a hidden message that makes me laugh all over again. Perfect voice acting from Mike Myers and Eddie Murphy along with the spot on music and endless humor make Shrek a timeless classic that will click with audiences of all ages in different; yet, enjoyable ways. If you still somehow haven't seen this canonical work of cinema, you are about to have the time of your life!
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