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Released in 2001, *Shrek* reimagines William Steig’s fairy tale through a satirical lens, blending humor for all ages with a subversive twist on classic fantasy tropes. Directed by Andrew Adamson and Vicky Jenson in their debut, the film follows the journey of Shrek, a grumpy yet lovable ogre (voiced by Mike Myers), whose solitary swamp life is disrupted when exiled fairy-tale creatures invade his land. To reclaim his home, Shrek strikes a deal with the diminutive tyrant Lord Farquaad (John Lithgow), agreeing to rescue Princess Fiona (Cameron Diaz) so she can marry the scheming ruler. Accompanied by the relentlessly chatty Donkey (Eddie Murphy), Shrek’s quest evolves into an unexpected adventure of self-discovery, friendship, and romance—culminating in a revelation about Fiona’s hidden curse. The film’s development traces back to 1991, when Steven Spielberg acquired the rights to Steig’s book. After DreamWorks’ founding in 1994, producer John H. Williams championed the project, with Jeffrey Katzenberg fast-tracking production by 1995. Tragedy struck when Chris Farley, initially cast as Shrek, passed away in 1997 before completing his voicework. Myers stepped in, reshaping the character with a Scottish brogue. Technical hurdles also arose: early motion-capture tests proved unsatisfactory, prompting a pivot to Pacific Data Images’ CGI expertise to refine the film’s iconic visual style. A critical and commercial triumph, *Shrek* earned $484 million globally, cementing DreamWorks as Pixar’s chief rival in animation. Praised for its witty, multi-layered humor and heartfelt storytelling, the film made history as the first winner of the Academy Award for Best Animated Feature, alongside a Best Adapted Screenplay nomination. Eddie Murphy’s scene-stealing Donkey earned a BAFTA nomination, further solidifying the film’s cultural impact. Its legacy spawned three sequels, holiday specials, and the *Puss in Boots* spin-off, with a fifth installment announced in 2016 after earlier plans stalled. Merchandise, stage adaptations, and Shrek’s Hollywood Walk of Fame star in 2010 underscore the franchise’s enduring influence, blending irreverence and heart to redefine animated storytelling for generations.
