"Shrek" is a 2001 American animated comedy film produced by DreamWorks Animation. The film became a huge success both commercially and artistically, winning praise from audiences and critics alike. Based on William Steig's book of the same name, the story of "Shrek" is an original and humorous take on the classic fairy tale.
Shrek Coloring Pages
Green Stallion
This character probably needs no introduction. Each of you certainly knows him very well. Therefore, this time you have a much easier ...
The ogre family
Shrek and Fiona are already married and now have three children. Since the stallion met his beloved he has changed dramatically. In the past...
The Adventures of the Donkey and the Ogre
Today's picture shows two characters that I'm sure you already know very well are Shrek and of course Donkey, who appear in the cartoon Shrek. Always...
An unusual day
Today is a very special day and a very special ceremony, because Shrek got married to Fiona today. We can officially call them husband and ...
Party at the swamp house
As you know if you have seen the fairy tale Shrek the main character lives in a house near the swamp. That's where the evening begins tonight...
Attack on opponents
The picture shows an angry Shrek, who is very angry with his enemies and set out to attack them. Our task today will be to choose...
Shrek, Donkey, Fiona, Cat and Dragon
In the drawing we see as many as five characters from the iconic fairy tale. Do you recognize all of them? Now your task is to color the picture carefully. You know all the characters, so you know...
Shrek, Donkey and Puss in Boots
We are still coloring the characters from the cartoon Shrek. Now you can paint the main character and his two good friends - Donkey and Puss in Boots....
Shrek drinks the potion
The drawing shows Shrek in the company of his good friend Donkey. Shrek is about to drink the potion he is now holding in his hand. Donkey would like to convince him,...
Shrek and the swamp bath
Do you recognize this gentleman? Yes, he is the title character in the Shrek cartoon. He is taking a marshmallow bath, the kind that ogres like the most. There are lots of little...
Princess Fiona
This time you have a character from Shrek to color. This is Fiona after her transformation into an ogre. Remember how she looked like then....
Princess Fiona from Shrek
Today in the picture we see the main character of the fairy tale Shrek. It is his beloved princess Fiona in human form. Do you remember what she looks like? It's no problem...
Princess Fiona and Shrek
Do you know these fairy tale characters? Of course you do! They are Fiona and Shrek. Now it's your turn to give them beautiful colors. Choose markers, paints or...
The Shrek Cookie
A very funny character from the cartoon Shrek is also a talking cookie who was always so quiet not guilty and always had a lot to say....
Shrek and the Donkey
Two of the best characters in the entire cartoon. They argued a lot, almost every episode had some kind of argument between them. But they were very good...
Shrek the Stallion
The fairy tale Shrek is a great animated sequel, which probably everyone knows well and has watched at least once in his life. The characters of this fairy tale and especially...
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- Storyline: The film tells the story of Shrek, a red-skinned ogre who is a disagreeable and distrustful individual. His peace of mind is violated when Lord Farquaad, ruler of the nearby kingdom of Duloc, orders the banishment of all fairy tale creatures from his kingdom. As a result, Shrek sets out on a journey to regain his peace of mind, and to reclaim his marshlands. During this journey, he meets a donkey named Donkey and embarks on a mission to rescue Princess Fiona so that Lord Farquaad can marry her and become the rightful king.
- Characters: The main characters in the film are Shrek, Donkey, Princess Fiona and Lord Farquaad. The film combines various fairy tale characters and tells the story of their interactions in a humorous and innovative way.
- Directed by: The film was directed by Andrew Adamson and Vicky Jenson. Their work contributed to the film's distinctive style and atmosphere.
- Voice cast: The English version of the film featured an excellent voice cast, including Mike Myers as Shrek, Eddie Murphy as Donkey, Cameron Diaz as Princess Fiona and John Lithgow as Lord Farquaad.
- Success: "Shrek" was a huge success both financially and artistically. It received numerous awards, including an Oscar for best animated film.
- Sequels and sequels: The popularity of "Shrek" has led to the creation of several sequels, including "Shrek 2" (2004), "Shrek the Third" (2007) and "Shrek Forever" (2010), as well as spin-offs such as "Cat's Fey" (2011).
- Mass culture: "Shrek" has become part of mass culture, generating numerous memes, quotes and references in other works of pop culture.
- Transmission of values: Despite its humorous approach to fairy tale themes, the film also touches on deeper topics such as self-acceptance, identity and the value of true relationships.
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- Book inspiration: The movie "Shrek" is loosely based on the children's book of the same name written by William Steig. The book was known for its unusual approach to fairy tale themes, which had a major influence on the nature of the film.
- Change of voice: Initially, Chris Farley was to lend his voice to Shrek, but after his death in 1997, Mike Myers took over the role. Myers introduced a distinctive Scottish accent to the character, which became one of the recognizable elements of the character.
- Eddie Murphy as Donkey: Eddie Murphy, who lent his voice to Donkey, had a significant influence on the creation of the character. Many of Donkey's dialogues and issues were the result of Murphy's improvisation and spontaneity during recording.
- Music: The song "I'm a Believer" performed by Smash Mouth was used as the musical theme in the film's finale. It became the signature tune for the entire "Shrek" series.
- Pop culture references: The film abounds in numerous references to pop culture and other films. For example, in one scene Donkey sings a fragment of the song "Masters of Illusion" (part of the song "La Bouche" - "Be My Lover"), and there are parodies of characters known from other fairy tales, such as Three Little Pigs and Little Red Riding Hood.
- Technology and animation: "Shrek" was a breakthrough in the field of computer animation. The film used advanced technology to create details such as hair and textures, which contributed to the realistic look of the characters and surroundings.
- Awards and nominations: The film "Shrek" won the Oscar for Best Animated Feature at the 74th Academy Awards ceremony. This was the first time this category was presented.
- Cultural significance: "Shrek" not only became a classic animated film, but also influenced the way society perceives and interprets fairy tales and classic stories.
- Expanding the universe: The success of "Shrek" has led to sequels, spin-offs, computer games and other products related to the universe.
