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Released in 2001 by , Shrek is a landmark computer-animated film that redefined the fairy-tale genre through its use of irreverent humor and modern pop-culture references. It follows the journey of a grumpy yet misunderstood ogre who reluctantly becomes a hero to reclaim his home. Plot Summary: A Subversive Quest

The story begins with (voiced by Mike Myers), an asocial ogre living in a swamp. His solitude is shattered when Lord Farquaad , the tyrannical ruler of Duloc, exiles a multitude of fairy-tale creatures—including Pinocchio and the Three Little Pigs—to Shrek's land. Shrek 1

To regain his privacy, Shrek strikes a deal with Farquaad: he must rescue (Cameron Diaz) from a dragon-guarded tower so Farquaad can marry her and become king. Accompanied by a talkative Donkey (Eddie Murphy), Shrek completes the rescue, only to discover that Fiona harbors a deep secret: a curse that transforms her into an ogre at sunset. Core Themes and Lessons Released in 2001 by , Shrek is a

Beyond its comedic surface, Shrek explores profound emotional and social themes: His solitude is shattered when Lord Farquaad ,