When it comes toanimation history, there are some films that will forever remain important milestones of the genre.
Written byWilliam Steig,Shrek!is a childrens fairy tale with a twist.
Like his film counterpart, Shrek isnt exactly conventionally attractive.
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However,thefilm took quite a few liberties.
His parents send him out into the world, after they tire of his constant hissing.
Along the way, Shrek encounters all sorts of threats and creatures.
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This is pretty normal for the franchise.
However, DreamWorks was up for the task.
But the execution of the film was originally going to be quite different and exceedingly groundbreaking.
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Initially,Shrekwas going to utilize the technology to animate the film.
Whats more,Shrekwas out to push boundaries even further when it came to its sets.
Indeed, the efforts would have been groundbreaking.
An ogre named Shrek finds his swamp invaded by banished fairy tale characters. To reclaim his peaceful solitude, Shrek strikes a deal with the diminutive tyrant Lord Farquaad to rescue Princess Fiona from a dragon-guarded castle. An unlikely friendship forms between Shrek, Fiona, and a talkative Donkey, leading to comedic adventures and lessons about true love and acceptance.
So, what happened?
The results of the test have since become known as infamously terrible.
But was it truly that horrible?
The continued relevance ofShrekcannot be overstated.
Its characters, music and animation remain among the genres best.
