A franchise about a grumpy ogre going into fairytale-filled adventures can bring too many laughs to many, it still has moments of tragedy tragic enough to rival Disney and Pixar.
Musical
- In the Broadway musical, there is the closing number of the first act "Who I'd Be" where Shrek is talking to Donkey about the things he would do if he weren't an ogre. The real clincher is Shrek's line, which delivers just how alone and isolated he feels:Shrek: An ogre always hides / An ogre's fate is known / An ogre always stays in the dark and all alone.
- The musical in general is considerably more emotional than the film. One moment that stands out is this line in "Build A Wall".Shrek: What a fool to think she might love me / I opened my heart and let her walk through / She wanted Prince Charming / I wanted my home back / How lucky! Both our wishes came true!
- Shrek then says how is going to build a wall and never allow himself to have friends or fall in love again.
- The musical in general is considerably more emotional than the film. One moment that stands out is this line in "Build A Wall".
