Shrek (2001)
Animation, Comedy, Fantasy, Adventure, Family
84Kernel Score — Universal Acclaim, 0 reviews
The Kernel take
With a Metascore of 84, Shrek achieved universal critical acclaim on a relatively modest $60M budget, transforming that investment into a near-$490M global box office juggernaut.
Director track record: Andrew Adamson
Shrek (84) sits well above Andrew Adamson's own 65.8-point average across his other 4 scored films — a career-best result that exceeds his previous high of 75 set by The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe.
Lead track record: Mike Myers
Shrek (84) sits well above Mike Myers's own 52.3-point average across his other 15 scored films — a career-best result that exceeds his previous high of 78 set by The Kids in the Hall: Comedy Punks.
Box office
Budget $60M · Box office $489.7M