The problem with Shrek is that its jokes are too pop-culture-conscious, and will soon become dated
That’s OK, I’m not putting it up as a classic that will survive the ages. I’m sure my grandkids will have better things to watch.
it was obviously a woman-as-object vs. woman-as-subject story.
Wasn’t it obviously a woman-as-bear story? :-P
Kids still watch Disney movies from 1940s and Disney still profits from them. Making a timeless story can be done in animation, Dreamworks simply chooses not to for the sake of short term profitability.
That’s OK, I’m not putting it up as a classic that will survive the ages. I’m sure my grandkids will have better things to watch.
Wasn’t it obviously a woman-as-bear story? :-P
Kids still watch Disney movies from 1940s and Disney still profits from them. Making a timeless story can be done in animation, Dreamworks simply chooses not to for the sake of short term profitability.