Why is Shrek(the movie) considered to be a modern epic?

Question

Please list why it is, and/or why it is not. Thanks a lot.

Answer 1

Are you the Saw guy?  If so, bravo.  Shrek is much more of an epic than Saw.

Shrek is an epic because it has a hero (Shrek) with a heroic flaw (being an ogre and having an ogre-ish attitude) going on a journey (to rescue the girl to get his swamp back) on which he must face many obstacles (dragons, etc.).  I'm not sure if Donkey has an epic archetype, but maybe you could compare him to other heroes' sidekicks.  Also, Shrek goes through an internal journey to find confidence in his ogre-ness and a willingness to love.