This April marks 20 years since the lovable anti-hero Shrek first hurled mud at the silver screen. An Ogre with as many layers as a stinky old onion, he captured the hearts of movie-goers, spawning three sequels and an endless wealth of memes. The soundtrack solidified the enduring relevance of Smash Mouth, and the box office take and critical recognition established DreamWorks Animation as a substantial competitor to Pixar. There’s even a musical. Today we re-examine this children’s classic two decades later, and look to the future of the franchise. Plus, Ryan's Recommendation!
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