Shrek and Donkey in 'Shrek 2' (2004). From the murky swamp to the kingdom of Duloc, Shrek has captured hearts with its wit, adventures and hilarious dialogue. Fiona and Shrek in 'Shrek' (2001).

No one could’ve predicted the cultural impact Shrek had on audiences — least of all the directors. Vicky Jenson, one of the directors of the first Shrek film, admits that the movie's critical acclaim ...

In 2001, DreamWorks launched its biggest franchise yet with Shrek. After decades of Disney fairy tales dominating animation, the world was ready for a satirical take that flipped that formula on its ...

Movie adaptations of books are not good because they follow every word of the text. On the contrary, the greatest adaptations are more like translations of their source material. They find inspired ...

For those wondering if Shrek is available on Netflix or any other streaming services, they'll be glad to know the animated fairy tale is easy to watch, rent, and buy. Since Shrek premiered in 2001, ...

HOLLYWOOD — DreamWorks’ “Shrek” has trekked north of $200 million — the first 2001 release to do so — and a couple of other current-playing pics are also huffing along toward that rarefied plateau.

Joshua Kristian McCoy is a freelance writer and film critic from the United States. He is a lifelong film buff, a voting member of the Georgia Film Critics Association, a tournament-winning Smash Bros ...