Shrek Forever After

Fourth ogre film

Shrek Forever After is a 2010 animated film, the fourth in the Shrek franchise.

The story follows Shrek experiencing a midlife crisis and making a deal with Rumpelstiltskin that erases his existence, forcing him to win back his life and family.

The film explores themes of appreciating what you have: It's basically a Shrek version of It's a Wonderful Life.

FionaCeltic feminine name
ogreMonstrous man-eating giant
RumpelstiltskinName-guessing folklore imp
deal with the devilUnholy exchange for advantage
swampWaterlogged land with vegetation

fairytale · fairy tale ending · DreamWorks · alternate · alternate reality · Pied Piper · contract · birthday · wish · happily · sequel · final chapter · animation · kingdom · curse · true · love · kiss

Opposites

franchise position

Shrek Forever AfterShrek

Animated green ogre

Shrek 2 · Toy Story · Finding Nemo · The Incredibles · Spirited Away

narrative premise

Shrek Forever AfterA Christmas Carol

Holiday tale of transformation

origin stories · Groundhog Day · The Lion King

Family

Shrek, forever, after, fore, ever, aft

Familiarity: Top 500,000
Profile: Known to kids · Concrete · Positive · Everyday, not technical · Rated G