Puss in Boots

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As you know know Puss in Boots is the spin-off of the character from the Shrek films.  It is also the name of a popular fairy tale and part of me somewhat wishes they made the film a loose adaptation of the story.

That said, I still thought the film was quite decent in its spoofing of action/adventure films and Spanish culture.  Unlike the star-studded Shrek films, Puss in Boots has only a very small basic cast that include Antonio Banderas as the title character, as well supporting roles by Salma Hayek, Zach Galifianakis, Billy Bob Thornton & Amy Sedaris.

The plot of the film is a bit simple and there was a long flashback at one point that came off as filler.  However, overall I have to say that I was quite entertained by the film.

I would definitely say that Puss in Boots is better than the last two Shrek films and I would be willing to see another film staring the character.

8/10

P.S. A CGI Humpty Dumpty is super creepy looking.

Sean Patrick Kelly

Sean Patrick Kelly is a Toronto-based freelance film critic and blogger with a Bachelor of Arts in Cinema and Media Studies from York University. Since founding his site in 2004, Sean has shared his passion for cinema through insightful reviews and commentary. His work has also been featured in prominent outlets, including Toronto Film Scene, HuffPost Canada, Screen Anarchy, ScreenRant, and Rue Morgue Magazine.