The Emotional Depth of SHREK | therapist explains 

This video is technically several months old now. Because of some bug, the claim on it kept getting reset after the 30 days when it's meant to expire. All sorted now anyway so, you know...I hope it was worth the very long wait

When Shrek’s popularity rose, other movie studios wanted to follow suit and utilized the formula of toilet jokes, references, satire and celebrity voices. However, people tended to overlook the themes and messages of the first two films. It wasn’t just the humor that made Shrek great, but it was also because he taught us that true love is unpredictable and pre judging people based on what they are is wrong.

Some-BODY ONCE TOLD ME this movie was deeper than it seemed.

I wish my therapist had been as insightful as you.

Fiona talks to Shrek the first moments she meets him the exact same way her dolls in her room spoke in Shrek 2. I assume this was completely on purpose "a token of my gratitude' was said basically word for word. She mustve said it over and over in anticipation for when prince charming actually came

I massively loved Shrek as a kid. Watched it hundreds of times over. Everything you say resonates, but also I loved it because I was a no-girly girl, and Shrek was a film that didn't feel like it was for girls or boys, and Fiona's character shows gender stereotypes aren't as important as what's inside

shrek is one of the only childhood movies i still genuinely enjoy as a 24 year old. it still makes me laugh out loud and it’s been fun to watch with my own daughter and see her enjoy it as much as i always have. i love this movie, it’s one of my favorites for so many reasons.

The movie was structured to be a satire of Disney/Pixar movies, so its meme potential was there from the start. It was designed so, from the inclusion of cringe inducing pop music to the way classic tale characters behaved. Nevertheless, they still wanted to tell a story and not just "meme" Pixar. So they created this amazing tale that you're now dissecting.

You can't *not* do Shrek 2!! It's widely regarded as being even better than the orginal :-)

The first Shrek has genuine heart. I dont hate most of the sequels, but the original is special. Part is my age when it came out and the nostalgia, but its truly amazing

I liked Shrek for its romance, and I feel you did an amazing job at explaining it. I've been with my partner for almost 8 years now and we're FAR FROM perfect. We get on each other's nerves, poke fun at eachother, comfortable at having a laugh at a fart/burp...even laughing when silly things happen during more adult times. That's the kind of romance you want honestly. That comfortability and love you have with your significant other with no worries about being perfect, just looking at building eachother up

Shrek is Love, Shrek is Life.

Thank you so much for this insightful analysis of one of my favourite animated films. "Shrek" is more philosophical and educational than initially meets the eye, and not just in the "Ogres are like Onions" scene. You only fully appreciate the complexity and strong messages when you're an adult. 💚

I really like how diverse your content is when you look at the various films and analyze them. It’s very unique, not just because you’re a theorist, but just in general. Keep up the great work!

Well, this felt a little bit like the therapy session I've been needing.

I really like the way Shrek and Donkey’s friendship develops through the film, even more than the romance aspect. The original music is so good, and the world design is very beautiful. The view from the old mill, of the sunflower field and Duloc in the distance is my favorite.

It wasn't a meme. It was how many of us are/were feeling

The fact that it is memed doesnt mean that it has a low quality. The memes reinforce the memorability of certain lines, indicating that there is some quality to them.

I really loved Shrek when it came out. I've only seen it once or twice, so I don't remember too much of it, but I am right there with him in feeling ugly and unlovable. The Internet is nice for that, as it forces people to see you and not your face. I was never a Disney kid, so I agreed with all of Shrek's teasing of the Disney franchise. It was a wonderful movie. I know I saw the second one too; not sure if I ever saw any that came after that, but I'm very happy to watch any videos you do on Shrek in all its versions. :)

ANYTHING Shrek related is definitely worth the long wait

Great analysis. I didn’t even notice the mirrors as a recurring trope.

PLEASE do consider making analyses about the sequel films. This was incredible - most videos about the content of Shrek are pretty surface and restate the same handful of concepts that we've all heard before, but you offered so many new and refreshing takes. Amazing work!

Thank you so much for doing this analysis! Shrek is such a genuinely meaningful (and equally funny) movie 💚

this is reminding me how good this movie is. i haven't seen it since it came out. definitely watching it after this :)

"True love is not eternal beauty, nor the everyday person. True love is eternal beauty WITHIN the everyday person." - Slavoj Zizek

Nice analysis. As ground-breaking as it was back at the turn of this century, imagine how revolutionary this film would've been had it come out back in the '30s or '40s when Disney was still in its Golden Age!

I think the fact that some part of the shrek fandom genuinely finds shrek hot is a huge testament to what you have pointed out in this video 😭😭 Lovely analysis by the way! The shrek franchise has so much emotional depth that often gets overlooked for the memes, so I'm glad you took the the time to genuinely break it down with the time and effort the movie deserves!

Shrek was a parody but it didn't through all it's eggs into one basket. It also had tremendous heart, a great story, great voice acting, animation and even though the songs in the movie weren't made for it, they still fit the story that was being told and the tone of the movie in general. A lot of millennials and gen z, when they hear songs like All Star probably think of Shrek because they have become so iconic with the movie 💚

<a href="#" class="seekto" data-time="893">14:53</a> Wait a minute, that was an *accident?* The past 2 decades of watching this film I've always assumed that Fiona blew up the bird with her singing on purpose to make breakfast. Oh, oh, yeah, and beautiful, insightful, lovely analysis as always, bro!

The first Shrek has always held a place in my heart. Its very easy to connect and relate to. The characters are strong, the story is easy to follow, good humor and personalities, and they didnt overdo it. Its simple and at sometimes heavy. Interesting video thanks for uploading :)

Jolly good, I was just looking for something to gander. Thanks mate, I’m sure it will be top shelf as always.

There's something so comforting about these videos, revisiting a nostalgic movie while gaining new insight. I allways love your content!!

"it's too good to possibly be ruined" love this quote

I absolutely love Shrek

I do kind of love what Shrek Forever After did for exploring Fiona's trauma in the dragon-guarded castle. By that account, there's definitely a lot she was repressing in her early stories, since that movie treats us to a Fiona who never got the escapism of a fairy tale ending. She's slow to trust, keeps to herself, and has a LOT of anger.

To this day I can't believe Shrek is so good.

It's good that you got the claim straightened out. Insightful as always. :D

thanks alot,memes aside,shrek has some interesting things to talk about aside from just being taken as a joke.

“They judge me before they even know me. That’s why I’m better off a Loan” - Shrek going to the bank

Using this early chance at a comment to say you are doing everything perfect. you have a unique character,personality and video structure. Just keep doing what you are doing and you will end up doing very well. Thank you so much for your videos. Also it's saturday and im kind of drunk can you tell lol. peace

Not one of my favourite creators analysing one of my favourite movies! I'm ready!

Great video! Shrek, one of my old time favorite growing up. I was 12 when I first saw the movie in the cinema back in 2001

This movie made my father get me a blue dragon as a present (which I still have and cherish at 21!). I think I lost the wings somewhere as a kid, though, and are still in his apartment (RIP). I also think at that time I made up the story that the dragon my father gave me and Dragon from here were sisters, and that my dragon lost her wings in an effort to protect a child.

Please continue all the sequels. Thank you

I’ve always enjoyed watching Shrek as a kid, thank you for this insight

I am glad this made it though. Also, your avatar kind of reminds me of kid Buu from DBZ. And that worries me.

As for the bird exploding thin, I always got the impression she did it on purpose so she could steal the egs.

I am glad I discovered your channel. Your thoughts are insightfull. Please make a video about New Year's eve and the resolutions

Thank you. Such a great film enjoyed this

Shrek is above all about love and life.

<a href="#" class="seekto" data-time="208">3:28</a> Like you say, he DOES care. He's just built an identity around this, to own the inevitable, rather than purely for the sake of others' reactions. He needs to set himself apart from them, to maintain his self-image. And it's a way of placing boundaries, not just asserting dominance. It USUALLY works.

We need sequal videos. Best animated movie seires of all time. Well atleast the first 2.

Well worth the wait! Great video :D

First of all, what an incredible analysis! I love so, so much that you actually covered Fiona's side of things. I think often her side of the story is glazed over because there's a lot of discomfort (especially for men) surrounding the concept of Fiona having a larger side (both personality- and physical-wise), so I love seeing it being gracefully explained in an unbiased way by a thoughtful and knowledgeable man. (Also, thank you for being the only human male alive that's okay with women passing gas as much as men. Childish and crude humor should be for everyone who enjoys it!!) Amazing job on all of this!

You should analyze Shrek is love Shrek is life

Love how you snuck in Pepe le Peu with Robin Hood, lol!

Cant remember what other chrek video with a nice breakdown like this, but it talked about not only love but self love, and how shrek despite being a silly funny comedy, also genuinely had moments (like you mentiond) of accepting yourself fo who you are, not putting on a front or shutting yourself away, but being able to open your heart to ones you love and so you can love yourself and be happy

Great video, as always. I'd love to see a video on at least Shrek 2, which has always been my favorite.

I would love to see a series of this, but with standalone videos of each character. Fiona deserves her own video on how much her character progresses through the movies.

I watched Shrek a lot as a kid and enjoyed it, but it hits so differently as an adult. So much more depth and meaning.

yes we’re very interested please do more!

Most parodies simply mock what inspired them, without any thought towards its characters or themes. The Shrek franchisee (besides 3) not only mocks what inspired it, but has better and more developed characters/themes than the movies that inspired it.

I think Shrek 4 is the most emotional of them all, and dives the most on Shrek's character

You sound like a really cool therapist. ♥️

I think that Shrek got memed because of how good it was. People dont meme things they dont like. At least the people that create the meme

Pretty sure all the memes are done by people who grew up with this movie and loved it. After all, Shrek is love, Shrek is life

I like your voice and I like the name of your channel + therapy has done wonders for me! Imma subscribe!

No one's mentioning the mildly unsettling bedroom scene & what it implies, between Farquaad's compulsive re-watching of Fiona, his look of guilty surprise, followed by the mirror's expression of utter repulsion? 🤣🤣

I need too watch this film again

great video homie

Keep it up!

I'd love to see another video like this for Shrek 2 😀

you should do a character analysis on Bill Dauterive from King Of The Hill

Part of me thinks that, as an ogre, Shrek didn't find the human Fiona attractive, hence why he was so rough with her. Then, when she started showing more ogrish traits (burping, fighting, and not wretching at the knowledge that she just ate rat), he started finding her more attractive and seeing HER inner beauty.

R.I.P. Shrek 4D.

Can you talk about Kaitou Joker?

Why did this speak to me so much

more shrek please

I found it heartwarming for shrek to apologize to donkey for calling him useless annoying pathetic talking donkey and all those rude stuff he did to him

This will be a video with at least 1 million views in a year from now Get your comments in while the getting is good

Nice.

Good video

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finallyyyy

It's hard to find something from 2001 that aged so well

Children's fairytale??? Never ! The best love story ...ever !

fkn love this movie

Yes, do the rest of the trilogy, Shrek 2 and Shrek Forever After.

I am Shrek tbh. I'm not sure how to stop being isolated and start feeling like I deserve love. Oh well. Do my best ig lmao

Hello, your videos seem great to me. I admire you very much. Could you do an analysis of The Truman Show? It is one of my favorite movies and I think there is a lot to analyze. Greetings!

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<a href="#" class="seekto" data-time="333">5:33</a> ooh i wish you went on that tangent, could you touch on that point in some other video maybe

so tell me you're covering my favourite, Shrek 2? plz

Like when I was growing up every girl I knew was dating someone then should be dating a new person in a few weeks or a few months or whatever either way it was like they're being passed around everyone's dating everyone's like okay what's the point then if you're literally dating everyone technically I know you're not but you're dating that person Jim then you're dating Jeff then you're dating whatever the other guy is or girl depending on the gender and it's just like really why do you guys just keep doing that I got to find someone it's like no you don't not right now like what do you mean it's like you going to keep that person forever? You're going to you going to make sure that that person's the right one you sure that that's the right one they're like well no then it's like why are you trying so hard so early it's later on is where it matters they didn't understand that and they ended up breaking up with the person or some kind of fight happened and it's like well obviously you two aren't right for each other from the get-go and we said this but then you split off or you ask hey what happened to this person they get pissy about it and it's like well I haven't seen you in a bit you haven't said anything this person disappeared you were gone for a while as well you didn't respond to anyone so why you getting pissy at me when you didn't respond then they're like you didn't respond to me you didn't message me at all and it's like I asked around I messaged I couldn't find out what the f*** happened to you you were just gone you were still technically around but you didn't want to talk now it's like you're just pissed and it's like dude not cool

Okay I know I have ADD so how come donkey seems to have 80d as well like he will not shut up there are moments where he's quiet but it's not often it's usually him thinking or he's worried or basically the thing where someone would be like okay that's small and meaningless I don't know why you're quiet and irritated about it but yet to someone with ADD it's a living hell it's irritating it's like something technically big for major people for everybody else but for us it's literally the small things that get us irritated and then the big things just break us down so it's like does he actually have ADD since he seems to act like he does or is he just different? I'm asking cuz I have ADD and a lot of people kind of relate me to donkey but yet with Shrek with my anger

Okay for the beginning opening I don't think he actually doesn't believe in love I think he thinks that true love first kiss and all that other nonsense is fake which he isn't wrong it is pretty fake and not true cuz you're not going to find love on the first try or the first go hell or even the second or third or fourth or whatever amount of chances you get it's literally random chance they say hey you got a possibility together there's a possibility but the possibility isn't always great yeah you can always find someone but is that person really worth it and the person that is right for you might not be in this time period or is just not near you like might be on the other side of the world going the other direction while you're going the opposite so you're hoping that you'll eventually meet up but you literally just keep going opposite directions when one changes the other changes if you're still not finding each other an ongoing circle for some till one day you eventually meet up which might not be in this lifetime which for a lot of things is quite unfair if you ask me to understandably it's like why a lot of people are upset about what's going on is because you're usually stuck around people who don't understand you or just not that great of a group

It's crazy to me how good this movie still is. Like despite all the pop culture jokes, it somehow refuses to age badly overall. Great video!

Oh man i should of not watched this High my mind is exploding

I'm just a stupid ugly ogre😢

another pointless video essay that takes so much time to say so little. thanks but no thanks Wish you the best in the future though, here's to your channel growing and improving