I loved the characters and animated world in "Shrek," a delightfully entertaining animated comedy featuring the voices of Mike Myers, Eddie Murphy, Cameron Diaz, and John Lithgow. The title character is an ogre who yearns to live a solitary life in his swamp. However, he’s deeply disturbed when a bunch of fairy-tale creatures come into his swamp because they have been banished by Lord Farquaad. But Lord Farquaad longs for the imprisoned Princess Fiona, and Shrek agrees to free her and bring her back if Lord Farquaad will guarantee the return of the swamp to solitude. On his mission to rescue Princess Fiona, Shrek is accompanied by a talking donkey called Donkey. Although the world "Shrek" creates is not a particularly sweet and beautiful one, it makes for an unusually hilarious, smart, and thought-provoking film that’s lots of fun for kids and adults alike.

Formats Available: The above information refers to the DVD; this film is also available on VHS.