Despite all the negatives about women in media, we do have one ray of hope. Mike Meyers has starred in many great movies, but the most touching one as yet, is his story of Shrek. Although Shrek himself is not a female character, at least his love interest is, and a beautiful one at that. With all the typical trappings of Disney, Meyers plunged forth into the realm of "happily ever after" and ended up with a blockbuster. With lovable crude humor for the men, there's reality for the women. We, like Princess Fiona, hide behind our beauty because we think that's all anyone wants to see. In the end - if you haven't seen it stop reading - Fiona chooses to live her "dark" secret; she chooses happiness in the end - she chooses to live as an ogre.
We may finally have something to look forward to. We'll have to see how Meyers plays out the gender roles and parental responsibilities in the 3rd movie. I hope he stays on the right track.
We may finally have something to look forward to. We'll have to see how Meyers plays out the gender roles and parental responsibilities in the 3rd movie. I hope he stays on the right track.
Princess Fiona as Ogre. 8 May 2007 <http://content.answers.com/main/content/wp/en/d/db/Princess_Fiona.jpg>.
Princess Fiona as Human. 8 May 2007 <http://f.screensavers.com/migration/wp/shrek04_215.gif>.
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