DVD NEW: Shrek + Shrek 3D - 2001 Family Animated Fantasy Comedy + 4 x Glasses

Description: Shrek is a 2001 American animated fantasy comedy film loosely based on the 1990 children's picture book of the same name by William Steig. Directed by Andrew Adamson and Vicky Jenson (in their feature directorial debuts) and written by Ted Elliott, Terry Rossio, Joe Stillman, and Roger S. H. Schulman, it is the first installment in the Shrek film series. The film stars Mike Myers, Eddie Murphy, Cameron Diaz, and John Lithgow. In the film, an embittered ogre named Shrek (Myers) finds his home in the swamp overrun by fairy tale creatures banished by the obsessive ruler Lord Farquaad (Lithgow). With the help of Donkey (Murphy), Shrek makes a pact with Farquaad to rescue Princess Fiona (Diaz) in exchange for regaining control of his swamp. After purchasing rights to Steig's book in 1991, Steven Spielberg sought to produce a traditionally-animated film adaptation, but John H. Williams convinced him to bring the project to the newly founded DreamWorks in 1994. Jeffrey Katzenberg, along with Williams and Aron Warner, began development on Shrek in 1995, immediately following the studio's purchase of the rights from Spielberg. Chris Farley was cast as the voice for the title character, recording most of the required dialogue, but died in 1997 before his work on the film was finished; Myers was hired to replace him, and gave Shrek his Scottish accent. The film was initially intended to be created using motion capture, but after poor test results, the studio hired Pacific Data Images to complete the final computer animation. Shrek parodies other fairy tale adaptations, primarily animated Disney films. Shrek premiered at the Mann Village Theatre In Westwood, and was later shown at the 2001 Cannes Film Festival, where it competed for the Palme d'Or,making it the first animated film since Disney's Peter Pan (1953) to be chosen to do so. The film was theatrically released by DreamWorks Pictures in the United States on May 18, 2001, and grossed over $492 million worldwide, becoming the fourth highest-grossing film of 2001. It was widely praised by critics for its animation, voice performances, soundtrack, writing and humor, which they noted catered to both adults and children. Shrek was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Adapted Screenplay and won the first Academy Award for Best Animated Feature. The film's major success helped establish DreamWorks Animation as a competitor to Pixar in feature film computer animation. Three sequels have been released—Shrek 2 (2004), Shrek the Third (2007), and Shrek Forever After (2010)—along with two spin-off films—Puss in Boots (2011) and Puss in Boots: The Last Wish (2022)—with other productions, notably Shrek 5, in development. It is also regarded as one of the most influential animated films of the 2000s and one of the greatest animated films ever made. The United States Library of Congress selected Shrek for preservation in the National Film Registry in 2020, becoming the first animated film of the 21st century to be preserved. REAR COVER Shrek is back as you've never seen him before! This All-New 3-D adventure is packed with edge-of-your seat excitement and all of your favourite Shrek characters! You'll be in the middle of the action as Shrek, his bride Princess Fiona and their faithful companion, Donkey, are ambushed by Lord Farquaad's henchman, Thelonius. With Princess Fiona captive, Thelonius rides off into the enchanted forest. Shrek and Donkey leap into their horse-drawn onion-carriage to give chase, in a desperate attempt to save Princess Fiona. Shrek and Donkey's rescue comes to a sudden halt when the diminutive Lord Farquaad, bent on revenge, returns as a ghostly apparition. A breathtaking, fire-breathing battle leaves the newlyweds plummeting down a giant 1000-foot waterfall. How will they survive and set off to new adventures in Shrek 2? BONUS MATERIAL • All New Shrek Adventure in 2D • Shrek 2 trailers • Universal Theme parks trailers DETAILED PLOT Shrek is an anti-social and highly territorial ogre who loves the solitude of his swamp and enjoys fending off mobs and intruders. His life is interrupted after the dwarfish Lord Farquaad of Duloc exiles a vast number of fairy-tale creatures, who inadvertently end up in the swamp. Angered by the intrusion, Shrek decides to visit Farquaad and demand him to move the creatures elsewhere. Shrek reluctantly allows a talkative Donkey, whom he saved from Farquaad's guards before, to tag along and guide him to Duloc. Meanwhile, Farquaad is presented with the Magic Mirror, who tells him that he must marry a princess in order to become king. Farquaad chooses Princess Fiona, who is imprisoned in a castle guarded by a Dragon. Unwilling to rescue Fiona himself, he organizes a tournament in which the winner will receive the "privilege" of performing the task on his behalf. When Shrek and Donkey arrive at Duloc, Farquaad announces that whoever kills Shrek will win the tournament; however, Shrek and Donkey defeat Farquaad's knights with relative ease. Amused, Farquaad proclaims them champions, and agrees to relocate the fairy-tale creatures if Shrek rescues Fiona. Shrek and Donkey travel to the castle and are attacked by the Dragon. Shrek locates Fiona, who is appalled by his lack of romanticism; they flee the castle after rescuing Donkey from the dragon. When Shrek removes his helmet and reveals he is an ogre, Fiona stubbornly refuses to go to Duloc, demanding Farquaad arrive in person to save her. Shrek carries Fiona against her will. That night, after setting up camp, and with Fiona alone in a cave, Shrek admits to Donkey that he is antisocial because he grew frustrated after being constantly judged for his appearance. Fiona overhears this, and decides to be more kind to Shrek. The next day, the three are harassed by Robin Hood and his band of Merry Men, but Fiona easily defeats them in physical combat. Shrek becomes impressed with Fiona, and they begin to fall in love. When the trio nears Duloc, Fiona takes shelter in a windmill for the evening. Donkey later enters alone and discovers that Fiona has transformed into an ogre. She explains that during her childhood, she was cursed to transform into an ogre at night, but retain her human form during the day. She tells Donkey that only "true love's kiss" will break the spell and change her to "love's true form". Meanwhile, Shrek is about to confess his feelings to Fiona, when he overhears Fiona referring to herself as an "ugly beast". Believing that she is talking about him, Shrek angrily leaves and returns the next morning with Farquaad. Confused and hurt by Shrek's abrupt hostility, Fiona accepts Farquaad's marriage proposal and requests that they be married before nightfall. Shrek abandons Donkey and returns to his now-vacated swamp, but quickly realizes that he feels miserable without Fiona. Donkey appears, chastises Shrek for his bad behavior and for jumping to conclusions, and encourages him to express his love to Fiona. The two reconcile, and quickly travel to Duloc by riding the Dragon, whom Donkey has befriended. Shrek interrupts the wedding just before the ceremony ends, and tells Fiona that Farquaad is only marrying her to become king. The sun sets as Fiona transforms into an ogre in front of everyone, causing Shrek to understand Fiona's previous remarks. Outraged and disgusted, Farquaad orders Shrek killed and Fiona re-imprisoned, so that he will still be king by technicality. The two are saved when the Dragon, ridden by Donkey, breaks in and devours Farquaad. Shrek and Fiona profess their love and share a kiss. Fiona's curse is broken; she is surprised to find she has remained an ogre, though Shrek reassures her that he still finds her beautiful. They marry in the swamp with the fairy-tale creatures in attendance, then leave for their honeymoon.

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DVD NEW: Shrek + Shrek 3D - 2001 Family Animated Fantasy Comedy + 4 x Glasses

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Returns Accepted: ReturnsNotAccepted

Case Type: Tall/DVD Case

Rating: PG

Subtitle Language: DISC 01 Only - English & English For The Hearing Impaired, Spanish, Portuguese

Studio: DreamWorks

Format: DVD

Region Code: DVD: 2 (Europe, Japan, Middle East...), DVD: 4 (AU, NZ, Latin America...)

Language: DISC 01 - English, Spanish, Catalonian, Portuguese, DISC 02 - English, German, Cast. Spanish, Italian, Dutch, French

Release Year: 2001

Actor: Voices Of Mike Myers Eddie Murphy Cameron Diaz John Lithgow

Features: Shrek’s ReVoice Studio, Interactive Games, Hilarious Character Interviews, The Tech Of Shrek, International Dubbing Featurette, Shrek Im The Swamp Karoke Dance Party, Animated Menus, Production Notes, Cast & Crew Bios, All New Shrek Adventure In 2D, Shrek Trailers, Universal Theme Park Trailers

Movie/TV Title: Shrek + Shrek 3D

Season: Based on Shrek! by William Steig

Video Format: PAL

Music Artist: Harry Gregson-Williams John Powell

Sub-Genre: Family

Director: Andrew Adamson Vicky Jenson

Cinematic Movement: Arthouse/Independent

Franchise: Shrek

Edition: Standard Edition, 3D Option, Dolby Digital 5.1 Surround Sound, Anamorphic Widescreen

Aspect Ratio: 16:9

Type: Movie

Producer: Aron Warner John H. Williams Jeffrey Katzenberg