NetflixShrek (2001)
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Leans Progressive
Viewer Rating
Rating: 8.2
Overview
It ain't easy bein' green -- especially if you're a likable (albeit smelly) ogre named Shrek. On a mission to retrieve a gorgeous princess from the clutches of a fire-breathing dragon, Shrek teams up with an unlikely compatriot -- a wisecracking donkey.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
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Apple TVBias Dimensions
Political: Leans Left
Diversity: Moderate
Female Combat: Yes
Overview
It ain't easy bein' green -- especially if you're a likable (albeit smelly) ogre named Shrek. On a mission to retrieve a gorgeous princess from the clutches of a fire-breathing dragon, Shrek teams up with an unlikely compatriot -- a wisecracking donkey.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
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Analyzing...
Leans Progressive
Primary
The film's dominant themes align with progressive values by critiquing prejudice and authoritarianism, while championing diversity, self-acceptance, and challenging superficial societal norms.
The movie features a diverse voice cast for its non-human and archetypal fairy tale characters. Its narrative subtly critiques traditional fairy tale archetypes, challenging superficial beauty standards and the idealized 'prince charming' figure, promoting themes of acceptance and inner beauty.
Secondary
The film features Princess Fiona, who, in her human form, demonstrates exceptional martial arts prowess by single-handedly defeating multiple male opponents in direct physical combat. Her skills are clearly superior to her adversaries.
The film "Shrek" does not include any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes. Its narrative focuses on heterosexual relationships and traditional fairy tale tropes without incorporating queer identities or experiences. Therefore, the film has no net impact on LGBTQ+ portrayal.
Shrek (2001) features characters whose genders are consistent with their established fairy tale origins or the source book. No major or legacy characters undergo a gender change from their canonical or widely recognized portrayals.
Shrek is an adaptation of a children's book featuring non-human characters like ogres and talking animals. The film also introduces new characters. There are no instances where a character canonically established as one human race is portrayed as a different race.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
8.2
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
User Ratings
7.9
7.8
Critic Ratings
8.8
8.4
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