Shrek
A playful, joke-packed fairy-tale romp that winks at adults while warming kids' hearts with its unlikely hero and sweet romance.
Same writer: William Steig · Whimsical, warm, brisk · about identity and love · animated
Shrek Forever After
A bright, busy fairy-tale romp that turns familiar characters strange, then warms into a lesson about appreciating the life you have.
About 2010 animated film directed by Mike Mitchell
Genres fantasy, comedy, action, fantasy comedy, cinematic fairy tale, children's, flashback
Directed by Mike Mitchell
Written by William Steig
Music Harry Gregson-Williams
Runtime 93 min
Country United States
Links Wikipedia · IMDb · Letterboxd · Wikidata
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