Shrek (2001) is an animated comedy film directed by **Andrew Adamson** and **Vicky Jenson** and produced by **DreamWorks Animation**. It is based on the 1990 fairy tale picture book *Shrek!* by **William Steig**. The film stars **Mike Myers** as the voice of **Shrek**, **Eddie Murphy** as **Donkey**, **Cameron Diaz** as **Princess Fiona**, and **John Lithgow** as **Lord Farquaad**.
Set in a whimsical world of fairy-tale creatures and magical beings, *Shrek* tells the story of an isolated, grumpy ogre named Shrek, who lives alone in a swamp. His peaceful life is disrupted when a large number of fairy-tale creatures, including talking animals, dwarfs, and witches, are banished from the kingdom of **Duloc** by the ruthless, self-absorbed Lord **Farquaad**.
These creatures seek refuge in Shrekâs swamp, much to his annoyance.
To reclaim his home, Shrek strikes a deal with Lord Farquaad. Farquaad agrees to remove the creatures from Shrek’s swamp if Shrek rescues **Princess Fiona**, a princess held captive in a dragon-guarded tower, so Farquaad can marry her and become king. Shrek is joined on his mission by **Donkey**, a loud and talkative donkey, who becomes his loyal sidekick and companion.
During the journey, Shrek discovers that Fiona is not what she initially seems. While Fiona has been waiting for a “knight in shining armor” to rescue her, she harbors a secret: she transforms into an ogre every night due to a curse placed on her. As Shrek and Fiona grow closer, they begin to realize they might have more in common than they first thought, especially as Shrek comes to terms with his own feelings about himself and his relationship with others. Meanwhile, Farquaad, who is eager to marry Fiona for her beauty, becomes increasingly obsessed with his plans.
The film humorously subverts traditional fairy-tale tropes, poking fun at classic fairy-tale conventions, including the idea of the handsome prince rescuing the damsel in distress and the notion of beauty and love. The humor is often irreverent, combining slapst
