Well I was waiting eagerly for this movie as I love animation abe it 2D or 3D. The best part about these movies are that one can watch them again and again. ************************************************************ About The Movie ************************************************************ This movie is one of a kind. It has a different plot and an interesting ending. It has romance and humor and yes the voiceovers and the script had us in stitches. Mike Myers, Cameron Diaz, John Lithgow and how can I forget Eddie Murphy who is known for his wit, have given life to the animated characters . The whole movie has tried to be different than other animation movies and it succeeded. Dreamworks have done a good job. Your kids will love it and you will also enjoy the antics of the characters. ************************************************************ The Plot ************************************************************ The plot is unique and though it has it’s shares of loopholes, one can sit back and enjoy oneself and get involved with the characters . That’s what matters to me when I watch a movie. Even if the plot is weak, the director should be able to hold the interest of the audience. This movie takes you to a world where humans and fairy tale creatures lived side by side. The town of Duloc is where the focus is placed. Lord Farquaad, who has ambitions to become a king, rules Duloc and he can only do so if he marries a princess. Shrek (voiceover by Mike Myers) is an ogre who lives the life of a recluse and is happy to be on his own. Everyone is scared of him and it suits him fine as he knows he cannot inspire anything but disgust because of his looks and stature. He is selected by the fairy tale creatures to save their land, and he is manipulated into rescuing the princess (voiceover by Cameron Diaz) who Lord Farquaad wants to marry but is too scared to risk his life for the princess. Anyway along the course of the story Shrek meets a talking donkey ( voiceover by Eddie Murphy) who sometimes steals the show from Shrek. This donkey is cute and arrogant and has a perpetual smile in his face … very endearing !!! The story is good and the ending is pretty interesting. That’s what makes the plot going. ************************************************************ Animation ************************************************************ They have done a great job in making everything seem so real. Its amazing what animation has achieved. I had watched Final Fantasy, which was technically very good but the story and the concept was a little dry. I believe that Monster Inc. is also a great revolutionary movie when it comes to animation. Shrek has used bright colours and great expressive faces. The backgrounds are very impressive. Its as close to reality as it can get. ************************************************************ My Impressions ************************************************************ I was very entertained by this movie and this was a fairy tale about which I did not read about and that made it all the more interesting !! What I liked best was the voiceovers which was real funny specially Eddie Murphy. He is incorrigible. After watching this movie you can take home with you at the memories of all the characters and the kids will have something more to smile about. And there is a moral to the story too like all other fairy tales which you can teach your kids. ************************************************************ Should you watch this movie ?? ************************************************************ This is a must watch movie for kids and for those who love animations and fairy tales. This is a movie one has to watch in the theatres. So what are you waiting for?? Go with your kids and watch it. Bangalore has 4 shows playing in the Plaza theatre. Pros : Great script and great animation Cons : none Plot : Good - Original and a good plot Cast Performance : Good - Overall good Soundtrack : Good - Except a few Camera Effects : Wow - Best effects I've ever seen Watch this movie with : Spouse / Partner