Shrek (2001) | First Time Watching | Movie Reaction | Asia and BJ

[@lordofthereels6790]

Shrek was made as an intentional satire of Disney (the opening especially with Shrek using a Disney story to wipe, Fiona as a non traditional princess, pop soundtrack vs original songs, the more adult humor etc) as a kid friendly middle finger from the DreamWorks to Disney CEO who formerly fired them.

[@the98themperoroftheholybri33]

The producer or writer (I can't remember which) was fired from Disney, so this was sort of cathartic for him, that's why all of the fairytale creatures are Disney based stories but can't be an infringement of IP due to them being folk tales. And Duloc is a joke about Disney being sterile and soulless

[@darthken815]

And DreamWorks surely did get . . . paid. 😏

[@silentassason]

Especially with lord Farquad 😂

[@natsohigh5552]

Shrek is one of those films where the dialogue is for the adults, and the visuals are for the kids.

[@juliafloreshernandez6854]

Like sausage party?

[@samrogers5090]

@@juliafloreshernandez6854no

[@ASLLover666]

​@@juliafloreshernandez6854 the visuals aren't even for the kids in that 😂

[@juliafloreshernandez6854]

@ASLLover666 right

[@ismaelortiz4790]

Shrek 2 will always be my favorite out of the series but this was cinema gold and still hold up to this day❤

[@captcrunch1358]

Please continue the series! The second one is the best in my opinion. Great work!

[@Cadinho93]

Now that I'm older, the jokes are still funny, but what makes the movie funnier is that it's basically a 90 minute middle finger to Disney. Also, can't wait for the "Shrek 2" reaction.

[@maddelynlawrence1299]

Yeah and realizing that Farquad is supposed to be the word “Fuckwad” is hilarious. 😂

[@momD612]

2 is my favorite! 😂❤

[@JB-Deadskins]

Farquad is voiced by John Lithgow, who is the Trinity killer in Dexter.

[@NetanelWorthy]

14:22 She almost said it! It’s supposed to be a play on “F**kwad”

[@fuchainsa]

“✌🏽THREE! Pick numbu three mi lord!” One of my favorite scenes!

[@Ghostfriend7100]

Not only was this movie a giant middle finger to Disney, it also saved Dreamworks. Dreamworks put their all into Prince of Egypt (good movie but nowhere near Shrek level) because they thought it would be big. They didn't even want to greenlight Shrek until Chris Farley signed on. Unfortunately he passed and Shrek had a major overhaul and story change because Mike Meyers didn't want to "replace" Chris. A running joke was that you got Shreked because you got sent to the Shrek team as punishment. The Shrek movies ended up being Dreamwork's top selling movies (not sure if this still holds true now).

[@cardsgal89]

Prince of Egypt is an amazing movie! Completely different genre!

[@wolfandspice]

From what I could find all four Shrek movies are their highest grossing movies. I'm actually pretty surprised by that, I know Shrek is beloved but they have some other big money makers too.

[@303TAG303]

Not only Shrek but also spinoff like Puss n boots. The sequel, the last wish did well two years ago

[@FrancisJames95]

The weird crossover of watching Dexter and Shrek lol. John Lithgow as Trinity & Lord Farquaad.

[@Imyourbiggestfanfare]

that man's has range 😂

[@James-gr5un]

Don’t forget the dad from harry and the Hendersons

[@susanliltz3875]

And “Dick” from the Tv show “Third Rock From The Sun”!!

[@richardrobbins387]

​@Imyourbiggestfanfare "The World According to Garp" 🙂 Honestly, the first time I saw him in anything.

[@silentassason]

Always blows my mind when I'm reminded of that 😂

[@scottbuckley823]

'she ain't ugly to me' Asia glances over haha ha . Don't worry that is Deffo not a reflection on you.

[@marcusfridh8489]

Personally i also thinks the ogre Fiona is hotter than the skinny human form

[@BrianMac2601]

Shrek is Scottish, not Irish. Myers Canadian born but to Scottish parents, he lived here in Scotland for a good few years too, which is why he's done a good few characters as Scottish.

[@clamchowder622]

Well, it depends on your definition of "Scottish". Shrek has a Scottish accent, but he's from a fictional land where I'm sure there is no Scotland. Myers has done multiple Scottish characters, but this is the only one that isn't expressly Scottish save for his accent.

[@scottbuckley823]

Movies like Shrek give me what I call 'Net Nostalgia' watching them I'm not just nostalgic for the movie it self but the music and advertising and clothes and video games out around the same time.

[@blissfulbunny]

I have that with Monster House, straight 2006 vibes

[@19cosmo91]

Years before Spiderman 2 & the Dark Knight, Shrek 2 was one of the 1st sequels I remember that actually topped the 1st movies. I can't wait to see your reactions!

[@jasonstrickland9245]

Ahem, Empire Strikes Back?

[@JB-Deadskins]

It was great to have a child at this time. So many great movies for kids that entertain the parents too

[@richardrobbins387]

Some people speculate that Donkey is actually Lampwick, a mischievous kid from Pinocchio's story who was transformed into a donkey, but somehow could still speak. All the other naughty boys from the group just became regular work animals.

[@melindamercier6811]

That’s quite a stretch seeing as Lampwick was made up by Disney and the original character was Candlewick who turned into a donkey in the original Pinocchio story, and later dies after he’s sold to a farmer and overworked.

[@Sageddegas]

@@melindamercier6811the entire movie is about using folk tales that are outside Disney IP to mock Disney movies…. That’s completely consistent with the backstory of the movie

[@marcusfridh8489]

Gets debunked in Shrek 2

[@bradkirchhoff5703]

This is still one of the best Pixar style movies ever made. Its mix of kids humor w adult humor is perfect.

[@desmasic]

Pixar? This is Dreamworks, not Pixar.

[@Joshua-w9s1z]

That’s why they said “Pixar STYLE”.

[@SteveEdward_]

My Aunt, (Isis Mussenden) was the costume designer for Shrek, Narnia, The Wolverine, Dirty Dancing, American Psycho, and more i think. I'm glad you both liked it 😊

[@JohnG500]

That’s amazing. So cool.

[@chyna5913]

“you wanna hold ha ?, You wanna squeeze ha ?, Then ya got to got to try a little tendernessss, the chicks love that romantic crap !”😂😂i wouldn’t even know who Otis Redding was if wasn’t for donkey quoting his song

[@TexasTigressDesigns]

I know the song from the movie "Pretty in Pink" with Molly Ringwald. If you have not seen it ya should. 😂

[@momD612]

Never heard of "sitting on the dock of the bay"??????

[@TexasTigressDesigns]

@@momD612 good song too!

[@melindamercier6811]

Now you’ve gotta watch the MASTERPIECE that is Shrek 2.

[@KellyMeding24]

I was a senior in college when this movie came out and to say we were obsessed is an understatement. I shared an apartment with 4 other girls and we quoted this movie constantly. One of my roommates even bought a shrek toy that was the gingerbread man torture scene and when you press the button the ginger bread man sat up and spit water, and it played the muffin man dialogue.😂

[@stumcphillips3568]

Note at the beginning where the people are trading in their magical creatures, there are 3 Bears (mamma bear has a bow in her hair). When it gets to them all at the swamps, now only 2 bears (daddy bear and child) .... and mamma bear now a floor mat bear hide with the bow still in her hair- Mamma Bear is no more

[@BrianWASD]

Fun fact Chris Farley was supposed to voice Shrek and completed like 90% of the movie but he died before they could finish you can find audio of him saying lines on yt

[@ScreamingScallop]

The Magic Mirror's princess presentation is a straight-up parody of the old game show _The Dating Game_ (1965-1973) from the music to the background decor. Contestants would ask a series of questions to three hidden potential partners then pick the one they thought best suited them for an all-expenses-paid date. Participants included big-name celebrities, folks who would become stars, and unfortunately one serial killer.

[@KayBeOnline]

Not a serial killer! 😩 Who was that?

[@momD612]

​@@KayBeOnlineummmmm....TED BUNDY!!! 😂

[@KayBeOnline]

@@momD612 OH NO!! 🤣🤣 Excuse me for not knowing lol didn't even know the show existed... Too young I guess

[@momD612]

@KayBeOnline oh goodness....no apologies. I've seen the episode its so creepy!!

[@Shellieruba]

@@KayBeOnlineit wasn’t Bundy his name was Rodney Alcala

[@stupidsminkle]

This movie and the sequels are absolutely up y'all's alley, I can't wait to watch this and I'm glad it won the poll! It's a crime it's taken so long but glad it's finally happening haha

[@coffeecakes1858]

Lord Farquad's castle being empty was a parody on a Disneyland in either Paris or China that was notorious for being empty all the time.

[@brendaklies205]

Saw this in the theater with my son. Thought I was going to die of laughter after blue flower, red thorn, might help if I wasn't colour blind 😂

[@dow311]

The magic mirror voice is a parody of a TV show called the Dating Game. 1965-1973 There is so many references from movies, TV shows, news of the times, Micheal Jackson….

[@marcusfridh8489]

And the mirror is from the evil queen in snow white

[@RallyReviews]

Love following your content. Wanted to give you and all viewers to make sure you are self caring (time for yourself), spending time with your loved ones (time is short), and couples make sure to take alone time to keep the love burning fresh. Peace and love yall

[@DarthVoxyn]

I love catching as many Easter eggs in these movies as I can. That’s part of the fun is realizing how many different movies Shrek referred to. And it’s made by Dreamworks!

[@Tateorsomething]

If you watch again, you may notice the voice of Farquad is John Lithgow (The Trinity Killer from Dexter)

[@cynthiaschultheis1660]

Magic Mirror is from "SNOW WHITE"

[@camreijackson4125]

My favorite adult themed kids movie😂

[@kathrynparker9790]

Now Asia knows what I mean when I say my haircut goes from cute to I look like Lord Farquhar lemme make an appt. 😂

[@rosiesrandomtreasures1014]

YAAAAAY! SHREK! ❤❤❤❤ "AND IN THE MORNIN' IM MAKIN WAFFLES!"

[@tempusspiritus]

43:05 Fiona isn’t a pre-existing fairytale princess though there have of course been cursed and transformed characters before such as Odette, the swan princess. I’m sure they wanted their main cast to be unique characters that they could completely design themselves as otherwise they might feel the need to incorporate pre-existing narratives.

[@BORGES1810]

nice boulder always gets me🤣

[@TreyM1609]

Parfait is the most delicious thing on the whole damn planet! You ever hear someone say, “ you want some parfait and they say no j don’t like Parfait !” Lmao 😂😂😂

[@Yaoifan10]

Oh my god you ate the princess 👑!!!!

[@seanwilliams7716]

The Dragon's name is Elizabeth😊😊😊

[@marcusfridh8489]

She is a lady with a big fiery passion for donkey

[@WestTXRedneck1972]

One of the interviews I remember from this movie back in the day was with Michael Myers on a day after all the vocal lines had been done they had one line they still needed to get from Michael Myers. The director actually got it from him in the back of a cab. It's the beginning of the speech to all the fairytale creatures in the swamp. A lot of times, the animators will design the characters to look like the actors who voice them. Like when Eartha Kitt did the voice of the witch in the Emporer's New Groove. They were actually able to also get a lot of her movements as well since she really got into the character while voicing her.

[@diegosuarez1563]

The line 'That will do donkey' is a reference to the movie Babe, a little pig that was trained to help on a farm. Also you will find all the other Ogers in the third Sherk movie.

[@redoctober25]

As both a Disney and Universal theme park farm… I’m hollering in frustration at my tv screen as you’re trying to figure which characters you saw at which parks. 🤦🏼‍♂️🤣🤣. Too funny

[@b34n13]

yall need to watch coco!!! it’s so beautiful in every way. asia would love it

[@Nichole-1989]

Shrek is not Disney, it's actually Dream Works. And it's definitely not a children's cartoon. 😂

[@robrobertson4619]

The voices are unmistakable! Mike Myers, Eddie Murphy, Cameron Diaz, John Lithgow. When this was made it was owned by Dreamworks Animation (Universal/NBC). Disney and ABC were “rivals” at the time I believe. As mentioned below, tons of inside jokes, puns, and innuendos aimed at Disney. 😁😉👍

[@vilmaniel7618]

" Eddie murphy, we saw him in I am legend" lmfao Who wants to tell her?

[@BrysonHaywood-du6qm]

They had a shrek scene in the movie and donkey was talking. Thats what she meant

[@susanliltz3875]

“UP” Is another great , clever animated movie you should check out!!💕

[@Wickerrman]

I am honestly shocked you've never watched this before, both before and during your KZbin journey, it's such a great set of films! The next one is a masterpiece imo, it surpasses even this! You two were super adorable at the end of the video! ^.^

[@RamRex-tu3cd]

I love how the short Trinity killer is the main villain in this movie

[@Shonufff88]

15:00 that's John Lithgow, "Trinity killer" from Dexter season 4.

[@CliffhangerUnlimited]

Hoodwinked is another good one where they make fun of little red riding hood. It's absolutely hilarious. And there is a Disney version of Robin Hood.

[@TornSilencio]

Cant wait till you both watch the 2nd movie...I love most of the Shrek movies.

[@billiebuffalo]

Asia, gurl, you have such a beautiful smile. It's so joyful 😃

[@joseflores9891]

If Chris Farley hadn't have died he would have voiced Shrek. They even have some test readings with Chris as the voice. You should also check out he Halloween and Christmas Specials

[@danielpena4472]

Hey everyone it's rachel zegler's SNOW WHITE as LORD FARQUAD

[@marieneu264]

55:57 the part about the huge castle, when they say he must be compensating for something else if hilarious. This is not a Disney movie, it’s kind of making fun of Disney movies and fairy tales, and kids and adults both loved it!

[@Jenaye12345]

I was born the year Shrek came out and when you guys said the toys were everywhere I had no idea your guys kids were adults!! Y’all look FANTASTIC wow. Thought y’all were 30 something 😂❤

[@gohawks3571]

I know! They look so young! Lol, they are young; they're my age 🤣 But they're such a cute couple 🥰

[@eugene8021]

Shrek is love, Shrek is life...

[@iridescentlytey4933]

Asia said “Don’t talk about my taste now?!” 😂😂😂 glad y’all loved this! Shrek 2 is a well loved sequel!! Can’t wait for y’all to see that too 🎉

[@BrittHughes-h4w]

Not a disney princess but possible princess with Day/Night Transformation: 'Ladyhawke' Rutger Hauer- Michelle Pfeifer 1985

[@bryantsanders6869]

This was my movie back in the day

[@DWbo-r7v]

You made it?

[@lisemzarate4029]

This movie is so rewatchable because there are tons of easter eggs, visual gags and little jokes everywhere 🎉

[@samgooda9952]

Dudes...3 Blind Mice, 3 Liitle piggies, 7 dwarfs, Pinnochio and so many more, ..also.....Ogres are very rare!!!! Dont over think it girlio!

[@Raven5150]

Shrek is based on a real human, a French wrestler named Maurice is the human shrek

[@blackwomangamer2637]

Wrong its based on me, im literally shrek irl

[@marcusfridh8489]

Maurice Tillet

[@Raven5150]

@marcusfridh8489 thats the guy he had s chic valet thsts fiona

[@seanwilliams7716]

13:05 Blind Mice: What a lovely Reelin' with Asia and BJ😂😂😂

[@gistvisions]

Would watch Shrek on VHS and the VCR had a repeat play function so I remember a few summer days where I had Sgrek playing on repeat all day while I played Stronghold, and Kings Quest on PC. Good times. Now I'm a 33 year old single dad trying to keep getting by. Whew. Oh to be a child again.

[@davidellis1374]

👍🙂❤️ My dad bought us King’s Quest 4 The Perils of Rosella when I was 10. I could never figure it out. I have not heard the name of that game in over 30 years. I forgot all about it. We had the first version of DOOM for PC. Such a long time ago. 👍🙂❤️

[@gistvisions]

@davidellis1374 KQ7: mask of eternity for me

[@gestaltdude]

Useless piece of trivia...Myers had actually recorded all of his dialogue before deciding it would be funnier if he used a Scottish (sorry BJ, not Irish) accent, mimicking the tone his mother used when she told him stories as a child. Shrek was also originally voiced by Chris Farley, who died five days before recording was finished. My elder lad, when he was two, was addicted to Shrek. Every day he had to watch it, and basically knew it by heart. It was hugely entertaining for me to observe him when we took him to see the second Shrek movie when it came out. He obviously thought it was gong to be he same movie, but when they started doing new things, he just sat and watched for a solid 45 minutes, which at the time was a record for him. :D The bright side of his addiction is I came to understand how my dad felt about the movie. He was Santa for a major retailer and they played it multiple times per shift to keep the waiting kids occupied. Like his grandson, he knew it by heart by the time New year rolled around, though he to this day still hasn't seen a single frame of the movie, and loathes it with all his heart.

[@USCFlash]

SO! when an ogre in ze bush grab ze lady by ze tush, zats bad! ZATS BAD! ZATS REALLY REALLY BAD!

[@cjxj2202]

Break it down, Monsieur Hood!

[@sabrenas7895]

I’ve watched this several times lol It started when my granddaughter was little and I still watch it sometimes when I need a mood boost 😁 It was fun watching with you guys 🥰

[@FTskiii]

You will LOVE Shrek 2!!! One of my favorite sequels

[@bigk7304]

41:24 the side eyes lmao 😂

[@Shonufff88]

2:00 there's a lot of shows you two haven't seen. I don't think anyone is surprised you haven't seen Shrek. It must be nice to crawl out from under that rock. 😂

[@TheRockDude99]

Such a great movie with a wickedly funny perspective!

[@maximillianosaben]

The Trinity Killer hiding in plain sight...

[@kathrynparker9790]

True ! lol !

[@Thegreatone17204]

Man asia's laughs are contagious i can't 🤣🤣🤣🤣😅😅😂😁

[@ottoswanson6664]

13:02 "There's a farcry from afar...." 💀🤣

[@shadokitngaming7699]

Fun fact: Lord Farquad is also the Trinity Killer (Dexter).

[@Charlee1776]

This was really fun to watch you react to! Thanks to all who voted for it on Patreon! 💖 It's always fun for me to mix Lord Farquad (sp) with The Trinity Killer from Dexter in my mind. John Lithgow is a treasure!

[@eglantinepapeau1582]

There's the Swan princess , whose curse turns her into a swan , except during the day while Fiona turns into an ogre at night . I'm thinking now maybe they used that princess as a starting point as an inspiration for Fiona ? I could be wrong but I can see the creators of "Shrek" doing this ( an ogre instead of a swan , the whole point of this movie is to mock classic fairy tale clichés by making the characters foul-mouthed /ugly but self aware and hilarious, etc ) fun fact : the actor voicing Shrek is the same actor who played Austin Powers Merry Christmas and HNY

[@dow311]

Pipe piper with the flute Old woman who lived in a shoe, had so many children…. Shrek’s flower cape was from Snow White. The three fairy godmothers were from Sleeping Beauty

[@poppletop8331]

Pied piper. 😃

[@hubcap4KHDRgameplay]

When picking the Bachelorette the mirror was mimicking the 70's-80-s game show...." The Dating Game", perfectly....including the music...sort of !

[@kennethcook9406]

Shrek was DreamWorks, and it was the movie that put their studio on the map.

[@judydalton3812]

love you guys. thanks for the reactions. great film

[@rustlertime]

If you watch closely, you can see I Am Legend playing in the background while Shrek eats alone in his swamp house.

[@RolodexEnigma]

I would encourage anybody reading this to look up the Mythbusters episode where they made earwax candles. You WILL regret it.

[@kevaunmitchell1316]

Shrek is a whole franchise

[@patrickbittel6853]

Great movie and I love to watch Asia smile and laugh.

[@Sosumaru]

33:22 Mama Bear.. No!

[@Sharoddd]

Definitely one y’all gotta watch with the whole fam . Great reaction !

[@brewstopher2233]

The Trinity Killer himself! In voice form!

[@tinahairston6383]

Shrek - 2001 Shrek 2 - 2004 Shrek The Third - 2007 Shrek Forever After - 2010 Puss in Boots - 2011 (is really a prequel to Shrek. It's Puss' origin story. Puss is introduced in Shrek 2) Puss in Boots: The Last Wish - 2022

[@jimquest2220]

Great hat!!

[@Stick-a-fork-in-Gmorks-tort]

Gingy, the gingerbread man, may be little but he's got crazy heart.

[@SaltyJennC]

Well now yall have to watch cameron Diaz in the movie “the sweetest thing” it’s a great movie but it also is a major call back with the “if you like pina colada’s and getting caught in the rain” song

[@wheredidthetimego8087]

I was in my 40’s when it came out I watched then and I’m watching it with you now. It’s very good!

[@Yugioh420]

Actually the puppets was to make fun of the It's a small world in the disney parks.

[@cynthiaschultheis1660]

FIONA HAS A SECRET, REVEALED IN SHREK 2

[@tfrowlett8752]

22:06 It took me longer than I’m willing to admit to realise that brimstone and Sulfur are the same thing. I had to read an old chemistry book to discover that fact.