- Format: PAL
- Language English
- Subtitles: English
- Region: Region 2 (This DVD may not be viewable outside Europe. Read more about DVD formats.)
- Number of discs: 2
- Classification: U
- Studio: Dreamworks Home Entertainment
- DVD Release Date: 3 July 2006
- Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars See all reviews (156 customer reviews)
- ASIN: B00020JPK4
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 17,148 in Film & TV (See Top 100 in Film & TV)
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Amazon.co.uk Review
Full of verve and wit Shrek is a computer-animated adaptation of William Steig's delightfully fractured fairy tale. Our title character (voiced by Mike Myers) is an agreeable enough ogre who wants to live his days in peace. When the diminutive Lord Farquaad (John Lithgow) evicts local fairy tale creatures (including the now-famous Seven Dwarfs, Pinocchio and the Gingerbread Man), they settle in the ogre's swamp and Shrek wants answers from Farquaad. A quest of sorts starts for Shrek and his new pal, a talking donkey (Eddie Murphy), where battles have to be won and a princess (Cameron Diaz) must be rescued from a dragon lair in a thrilling action sequence. The story is stronger than most animated fare but it's the jokes that make Shrek a winner. The PG rating is stretched when Murphy and Myers hit their strides. The mild potty humour is fun enough for the 10-year-old but will never embarrass their parents. Shrek is never as warm and inspired as the Toy Story films, but the realistic computer animation and a rollicking soundtrack keeps the entertainment in fine form. Produced by DreamWorks, the film also takes several delicious stabs at its cross-town rival, Disney. --Doug Thomas, Amazon.com
DVD Description
Shrek is back as you’ve never seen him before! This all new 3D adventure is packed with edge-of-your seat excitement & all of your favourite Shrek characters. You’ll be in the middle of the action as Shrek, his bride Princess Fiona and Donkey are ambushed by Lord Farquaad’s henchman, Thelonius. With Princess Fiona captive, Thelonius rides off into the enchanted forest – Shrek and Donkey give chase in their Onion carriage, in a desperate attempt to save Fiona. Shrek and Donkey’s attempt at a rescue comes to a sudden halt when Lord Farquaad, bent on revenge, returns as a ghost. A breathtaking, fire-breathing battle leaves the newlyweds plummeting down a huge waterfall. How will they survive and set off to new adventures in Shrek 2?
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53 of 53 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
This DVD contains both the original Shrek film, and a new 15 minute feature in 3D.
Shrek, on its own gets 5 stars. It is a truly amazing film, funny to people of all ages. The animation is beautiful, the voices great (my favourite is by far Donkey, voiced by Eddie Murphy). If you havn't seen this film then buy this DVD with no doubts, even if its just for the main film.
Shrek, on its own gets 5 stars. It is a truly amazing film, funny to people of all ages. The animation is beautiful, the voices great (my favourite is by far Donkey, voiced by Eddie Murphy). If you havn't seen this film then buy this DVD with no doubts, even if its just for the main film.
The additional disc, Shrek 3D is different. Its a 3D feature lasting about 15 minutes (the kind where u wear those red and blue glasses... 4 pairs supplied). There is very little in the way of a story, and the main plot is all written on the back of the box. It seems like the feature is an excuse to play around with 3d, rather than a good feature enhanced with 3d. Despite all this, it is still quite good. The 3d animation is very good, and things do seem to be sticking out of your TV screen. However, after 15 minutes of viewing my eyes really hurt. There is an option on it to play it in standard animation, without the 3d, but I don't really see the point in this, as without the gimmick of the 3D it isn't really that great.
On the whole, if you don't own shrek already, get this because u get the original film and the new feature for the same price as just the original. If you already own Shrek, I don't think that paying nearly 15 quid for just the 15 minutes is worth it, but if you do feel that you want everything to do with shrek, then go for it,
41 of 42 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
These are wonderful times for lovers of animated films. Toy Story 2 is great; Tarzan makes substantial advances in 3-D environment modelling; The Emperor's New Groove gives us a Disney film that's witty rather than maudlin.
Antz was the last animated film from Dreamworks, and despite being very cleverly scripted and appealing to audiences on many levels, Disney's A Bugs Life was possibly the better film. Shrek has turned the tables on Disney though, both technically and in sheer viewing pleasure.
The film is just outstanding. It's fun to watch for kids, because it's a fairytale about rescuing a princess from a castle and a fierce dragon; it's fun to watch for adults because of the clever script - much of which thankfully passes over the heads of my kids. There are lots of opportunities to poke fun at Uncle Walt - why does Lord Farquaad's castle have turnstiles on the door, I wonder?
The animation is wonderfully detailed. It's not photo-realistic (the animators explain in one of the 'featurettes' that they had to pull back from making the human characters too realistic, so that they fitted into the fairytale visual ambiance), but it is immensely detailed - to the degree that individual pores are detailed on Shrek's face, and droplets of water are individually animated.
There are a couple of witty extras on the DVD - the animated characters talk (in the manner of film actors everywhere) of how pleased they were to work on the film, and of their future plans, and there's a karaoke montage of the characters singing disco hits. Robin Hood and his Merry Men singing Y.M.C.A. is a sight not soon to be forgotten.
9 of 9 people found the following review helpful
Format:VHS Tape
This is a 'fairytale' with all the traditional ingredients - a princess locked in a tower, a hero on a quest to save her, a scheming villain, true love leading to a happy (if somewhat unexpected) ending, and a supporting cast including everyone from a delightfully French Robin Hood to the gingerbread man. However, Shrek is certainly not a traditional fairytale.
For a start, the hero is, by his own admission, a big, smelly, ugly ogre. Secondly, this is not only a movie for kids - much of the humour will only be fully appreciated by adults. And Shrek will have *everyone* smiling, giggling and laughing out loud. All of the characters have their funny and memorable quotes and scenes, but the best lines come from Donkey (although occasionally he seems to be trying just a little too hard for comic effect).
The computer animation is stunning and with a just a little imagination you can see that the characters somewhat resemble the actors who provide their voices. There is definitely a bit of Eddie Murphy in Donkey anyway. It is perhaps the attention to detail that is most impressive - the facial expressions are just fabulous.
Shrek is a must-see film, because almost everyone will find something to like about it (although perhaps not those who like their fairy tales to be predictable and perfect). But as Princess Fiona ultimately learns, 'perfect' is an illusion and only once you accept who you are, can you live happily ever after.
For a start, the hero is, by his own admission, a big, smelly, ugly ogre. Secondly, this is not only a movie for kids - much of the humour will only be fully appreciated by adults. And Shrek will have *everyone* smiling, giggling and laughing out loud. All of the characters have their funny and memorable quotes and scenes, but the best lines come from Donkey (although occasionally he seems to be trying just a little too hard for comic effect).
The computer animation is stunning and with a just a little imagination you can see that the characters somewhat resemble the actors who provide their voices. There is definitely a bit of Eddie Murphy in Donkey anyway. It is perhaps the attention to detail that is most impressive - the facial expressions are just fabulous.
Shrek is a must-see film, because almost everyone will find something to like about it (although perhaps not those who like their fairy tales to be predictable and perfect). But as Princess Fiona ultimately learns, 'perfect' is an illusion and only once you accept who you are, can you live happily ever after.
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3d fun
This contains 2 dvd's. The normal shrek dvd (not in 3d) and a short special edition which takes place between the first and second films and shows what happens just after shrek... Read more
Published 5 months ago by Puzzle crazy
good value
This DVD was 75 percent cheaper than buying in my local DVD store.Arrived within a couple of days and perfect.Would have no hesitation in buying from this seller again.
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Published 7 months ago by mo
Shrek the movie
I wanted a copy of this DVD and when it was offered at the price, I could not be more satisfied. It came as expected in the condition better than my expectation.
Published 7 months ago by Phlup
Total rip off!
Don't bother with this - what a rip off. I already had Shrek the original, and paying for a 15 minute shabby 3D effort was most disappointing.
Published 19 months ago by S. Gordon
love it
this film is great for all ages, my fav character is donkey he is the nuts! cant get bored of watching any of the shrek film's, if u aint seen any of the films where have you been... Read more
Published 20 months ago by amy girl
fun for the kids
If your children love Shrek, then seeing him and the rest of the gang in 3D will definately impress. You also get the 1st installment included in this dvd set. Read more
Published 20 months ago by smileycat
Brilliant DVD
My son is a big fan of Shrek films. However the original film is the best and keeps him quiet for the whole duration. An excellent investment to any kids DVD collection.
Published 21 months ago by N. Chouhan
Shrek- Quick Review
Although it has been out for many years now, Shrek has remained one of my favourite animated films. It has a brilliant plot, which I will not spoil, very good script and great... Read more
Published 23 months ago by Mr. C. Stoker
A wonderfully original animated film for adults as well as kids
Utterly original, terrific animated film, with great voice performances by Mike Meyers and Eddie Murphy,
written with lots of adult wit and humor. Read more
written with lots of adult wit and humor. Read more
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