Shrek

PGUnited States rating20011h 30mAnimation, Comedy, Fantasy
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PG US
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A grumpy ogre who prefers his solitude is forced to team up with a talkative donkey to help rescue a princess. Along the way, they encounter various fairy tale creatures and navigate a world that doesn't always see them for who they truly are. It is a funny and lighthearted adventure about finding where you belong.

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What's in it

Scary
Some
Violence
Some
Language
Mild
Rude humour
Some
Sad themes
Mild
Pace
Moderate
The film follows a standard feature film structure with balanced scenes and bursts of action. Estimated

Scary moments

  • Approx.ScaryA large, fire-breathing dragon guards a castle and attacks the main characters.
  • Approx.SomeA group of knights and a dragon appear during a chaotic scene at the castle.

Talk about it after

  1. 1Why did Shrek choose to live alone in his swamp at the beginning of the movie?
  2. 2How did Shrek and Fiona's feelings for each other change as they spent more time together?
  3. 3What did the movie teach us about judging people based on how they look on the outside?

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