Shrek (2001) — Screenplay
A reclusive ogre must rescue a princess from a dragon to reclaim his swamp, but a talkative donkey complicates his solitary quest.
- Written by
- Ted Elliott, Terry Rossio, Joe Stillman, Roger S.H. Schulman
- Genre
- Comedy, Adventure, Animation
- Studio
- DreamWorks
- Length
- 72 pages
Study how Shrek subverts fairy-tale conventions through sharp dialogue and a reversed damsel-in-distress arc. The script excels at balancing crude humor with genuine heart, and its buddy-comedy dynamic between Shrek and Donkey drives pacing while revealing character vulnerability.
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