In "Shrek," a bunch of smart-alecky computer animators totally deconstruct the time-honored and much beloved fairy tale. Before opening in the United States, the film will premiere on the Croisette, the first animated feature In Competition at Cannes in 18 years. [...] much "Shrek" might expand the visual palette of computer animation, much more important is the wit and compassion the CG animators at PDI/DreamWorks bring to this fractured fairy tale.

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