2006: Over The Hedge

Dubbed by some as a subtle criticism of consumerist America, and the blind advance of society at the expense of nature and the environment Over The Hedge’s apparently more sophisticated subtext lent itself well to critics making this one of DreamWork’s most critically well received films.

Bruce Willis’s RJ the Racoon is forced to trick a group of unsuspecting woodland creatures to help him replenish a bear’s food supply when he wakes Vincent the Bear from hibernation while stealing his food. Gradually coming to like his fellow helpers RJ is ultimately discovered, putting both his friendships and his life in jeopardy.

2007: Bee Movie

This DreamWorks Animation is famously the first ever motion-picture film to be written by Jerry Seinfeld, and was nominated for Best Animation Picture at the Golden Globe awards.

From the typical gangster references (Ray Liotta takes the stand in court and Barry takes pains to point out that Ray is not a 'Good-fella'), parodies of Larry King, to the toppling of the large Saddaam Hussein statue in Iraq Bee Movie is bursting with cultural references.

The story follows Barry B. Benson, your classic worker Bee who is horrified at the uncensored and brazen theft of Bee honey by humans, and fights for Bee rights but with some very unexpected results. 

2008: Kung Fu Panda

Filmed in the spirit of Hong Kong action cinema that follows the hero's journey, Kung Fu Panda is DreamWorks third most successful animated movie to date.

The film follows the emotional voyage Po the Giant Panda undertakes when wise Master Oogaway announces Po is the Dragon Warrior; the one who will ultimately defeat Tai Lung the Snow Leopard.

Visually stunning, the film once again manages to draw on mainstream themes that tug at the heart strings, while also remaining high brow enough to please the more refined movie goer.

2009: Monsters vs. Aliens

The first 3D DreamWorks animation Monsters vs. Aliens paved the way for all future DreamWorks motion picture releases. When Susan Murphy is hit by a meteorite and infected with quantonium on her wedding day, there are a few side affects - not least her suddenly growing to a massive size, getting renamed 'Ginormica' and being classified as a Monster!

Starring the voices of Reese Witherspoon, Seth Rogan and Hugh Lorrie the film looks at the role of outsiders in saving our society, and the problems that can come from being “different”.

2010: How To Train Your Dragon

This enchanting take on the Vikings and their relationship with the local pests (i.e. a not very good one with dragons), is almost guaranteed to go down in DreamWorks history.

With a fantastic voice cast including Gerard Butler, Jay Baruchel, America Ferrera and Jonah Hill and some 3D animation that will dumbfound even the severest critic of this latest cinematic craze it’s heartfelt story and amazing graphics will please even the toughest skinned.

Shrek Forever After is out now.

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