Anti-traditional

Estefania 2022-03-15 09:01:01

I really like the picture style of the movie. Why does Shrek live in the swamp? The movie paved the way for the psychological background, which is the core of the "monster" theme. Monsters can also become heroes, accompany him to rescue and find princesses! The narcissistic king went to the shadows and became a monster of the soul! Must the prince save the beauty? The movie provides us with a more realistic version of the answer. From the point of view of the rescued, it may really be a "monster", which does not fit her idealized projection of beautiful love at all. But at least he is brave and wise. The process of her getting along with her is the process of being assimilated by the positive qualities of these hearts and moved by his unfortunate personal history. This experience of emotional participation and interaction can easily produce love. Love also comes from the acceptance of the other party. In his eyes, even if the opponent is a monster, it is beautiful. Therefore, the treatment of the curse in the movie is more psychologically profound. It has surpassed the traditional fairy tale setting, showing the combination of Shrek and the princess in a more realistic and mature relationship form.

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Extended Reading
  • Mikel 2022-03-25 09:01:03

    It’s pretty good, but it’s not as good as everyone said. I still prefer Monster Company.

  • Darren 2022-03-24 09:01:04

    I have my Girl dragon 2.

Shrek quotes

  • [Shrek and Fiona are having dinner on the last day of their journey]

    Princess Fiona: Mmmm... This is good... mmm... this is really good... what is it?

    Shrek: A weed rat, cooked rotisserie style!

    Princess Fiona: No kidding... Oh, this is delicious!

    Shrek: Well, they're also great in stews. Now I don't mean to brag, but I make a MEAN weedrat stew!

    [They both look over at the kingdom of Duloc]

    Princess Fiona: I guess I'll be dining a little differently tomorrow night...

    Shrek: Maybe you can come visit me in the swamp sometime... I'll cook all kinds of stuff for you: swamp toad soup, fish-eye tartar, you name it!

    Princess Fiona: I'd like that...

    [he sucks up a weedrat tail, and awkwardly laughs. She smiles back at him, and their eyes meet. In the background, a love ballad, "You Belong To Me," plays]

    Shrek: Um... Princess?

    Princess Fiona: Yes... Shrek?

    Shrek: I... um... I was wondering... are you... um... are you going to eat that?

    [he makes a gesture of frustration when she isn't looking. She places the weedrat in his hand, and they lean towards each other...]

  • Shrek: Um... Fiona?

    Princess Fiona: Yes, Shrek?

    Shrek: I... I love you.

    Princess Fiona: Really?

    Shrek: Really, really!

    Princess Fiona: Mmmm... I love you too.

    [they kiss. Thalonius writes "Awwww" on a cue card for the audience. Fiona floats up in the air and her enchantment breaks in a blaze of light...]