6.4
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
Shrek the Halls (2007)
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Center
Viewer Rating
Rating: 6.4
Overview
The Christmas tree isn't the only thing green in this new holiday classic. Shrek is back and trying to get into the spirit of the season. After promising Fiona and the kids a Christmas they'll remember, he is forced to take a crash course in the holiday. But just when he thinks he has everything for their quiet family Christmas just right, there is a knock at the door.
Starring Cast
Bias Dimensions
Political: Center
Diversity: Moderate
Christianity: Positive
Overview
The Christmas tree isn't the only thing green in this new holiday classic. Shrek is back and trying to get into the spirit of the season. After promising Fiona and the kids a Christmas they'll remember, he is forced to take a crash course in the holiday. But just when he thinks he has everything for their quiet family Christmas just right, there is a knock at the door.
Starring Cast
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Center
Primary
Shrek the Halls is rated as neutral because its central themes of family, friendship, and the true meaning of holidays are universally appealing and do not align with a specific political ideology. The film critiques rigid adherence to tradition and commercialism in favor of genuine connection, a message that transcends political divides.
This animated Christmas special features a diverse voice cast from its established franchise, contributing to visible representation. The narrative focuses on universal themes of family and holiday spirit, without explicitly critiquing traditional identities or centering DEI themes.
Secondary
The film portrays Christmas, a holiday rooted in Christianity, as a time for family, love, and tradition. While it comically depicts the stress and commercialism of the holiday, the narrative ultimately affirms the positive spirit and joy associated with its virtues.
Shrek the Halls is a Christmas-themed animated special that does not feature any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters, themes, or storylines. The narrative centers exclusively on the main Shrek characters' holiday experiences, resulting in no portrayal of queer identity.
The film is a holiday special focused on Shrek's family Christmas. It does not feature any scenes where a female character engages in or wins direct physical combat against one or more male opponents.
All established characters in "Shrek the Halls" maintain their canonical genders from previous installments of the Shrek franchise. No characters originally established as one gender are portrayed as a different gender.
This holiday special features established characters from the Shrek franchise, all of whom maintain their original racial or species depictions from prior installments. No character's race was altered from their canonical or previously established portrayal.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
User Ratings
6.4
6.4
Critic Ratings
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