Shrek and Donkey in 'Shrek 2' (2004). From the murky swamp to the kingdom of Duloc, Shrek has captured hearts with its wit, adventures and hilarious dialogue. Fiona and Shrek in 'Shrek' (2001).

No one could’ve predicted the cultural impact Shrek had on audiences — least of all the directors. Vicky Jenson, one of the directors of the first Shrek film, admits that the movie's critical acclaim ...

In 2001, DreamWorks launched its biggest franchise yet with Shrek. After decades of Disney fairy tales dominating animation, the world was ready for a satirical take that flipped that formula on its ...

Fairy tales have never been the same since the release of "Shrek" in 2001. The film-turned-franchise is loosely based on the 1990 fantasy picture book of the same name by William Steig. "Shrek!" tells ...

He’s a mean, green halitosis machine, but the computer-animated star of “Shrek” can laugh all the way to the mudbank. This exuberantly irreverent cartoon about a beauty and a beast will be minting ...

Joshua Kristian McCoy is a freelance writer and film critic from the United States. He is a lifelong film buff, a voting member of the Georgia Film Critics Association, a tournament-winning Smash Bros ...

Perry High School’s drama students are bringing the swamp to life as they prepare for this weekend’s performances of “Shrek ...