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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Shrek quotes

  • Shrek: Thank you, thank you very much. I'm here 'til Thursday. Try the veal.

  • Donkey: Okay, let me get this straight: you gonna go fight a dragon and rescue a princess just so Farquaad'll give you back your swamp, which you only don't have 'cause he filled it full of freaks in the first place. Is that about right?

    Shrek: You know what? Maybe there's a good reason donkeys shouldn't talk.