RealZero
I loved Shrek 1 and especially Shrek 2. From there the franchise, well, it wasn't bad, but it didn't stay as great. Then came the first Puss in Boots movie, and, and I mean that in no way negative, I couldn't remember ANYTHING of it. Lik...
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Puss in Boots: The Last Wish
2022
Movie
103 min
English
Puss in Boots discovers that his passion for adventure has taken its toll: He has burned through eight of his nine lives, leaving him with only one life left. Puss sets out on an epic journey to find the mythical Last Wish and restore his nine lives.
Insights
IMDb6.9/10
Rotten Tomatoes95%
Metacritic75/100
Google Users93%
Director: Joel Crawford•Genres: Animation, Adventure, Comedy, Family, Fantasy
Plot Summary
Puss in Boots discovers that he has burned through eight of his nine lives, prompting him to embark on an epic quest to find the mythical Last Wish to restore his lives. Along the way, he enlists the help of his former partner and adversary, Kitty Softpaws, and a new, perpetually optimistic hound named Perro.
Critical Reception
Puss in Boots: The Last Wish was met with widespread critical acclaim, praised for its stunning animation, heartfelt story, humor, and impressive action sequences. Audiences also embraced the film, appreciating its mature themes and unexpected depth for an animated feature.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for its visually striking animation style that blends 2D and 3D elements.
Lauded for its surprisingly mature themes about mortality, fear, and cherishing life.
Applauded for its dynamic action sequences and witty humor that appeals to both children and adults.
Google audience: Google users overwhelmingly loved the film, highlighting its beautiful animation, engaging storyline, and the charming performances of the voice cast. Many found it to be a delightful and unexpectedly emotional experience, with frequent mentions of its humor and action.
Awards & Accolades
Nominated for Best Animated Feature at the 95th Academy Awards. Won Best Voice Performance (Antonio Banderas) at the Critics' Choice Movie Awards.
Fun Fact
The film's distinctive animation style was inspired by a variety of sources, including anime, Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse, and even classic Westerns, aiming to create a unique visual identity.
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8 reviews
Dr_Nostromo
76/100 With Death in pursuit, Puss in Boots discovers he's down to his last life and searches for the fabled wish star to get a new set of 9 lives. This was a delightful and very funny fairy tale that included a multitude of characters a...
r96sk
A sequel miles better than the (good) original - that's a rarity! Those behind <em>'Puss in Boots: The Last Wish'</em> absolutely smashed it out the park with this one. I had heard murmurs of hype about it so was expecting it to be very ...
Andre Gonzales
Really good movie better then the first. I loved the beard it was pretty funny looking. The storyline was way better then part one.
GenerationofSwin...
This one sort of slipped through the cracks didn't it? I mean, it has a very good, very heartwarming story that helps define a character's growth over the length of the plot. It has a story about hope and sacrifice and struggle. It is ...
CinemaSerf
I can't think for a minute that this would have worked at all, had it not for been for the entertainingly over-the-top voice talents of Antonio Banderas in the title roll. His cat is a sort of combination of Cyrano de Bergerac and Casanova ...
ravundwa
I did not expect the sequel to a decent spin-off Dreamworks film from over a decade ago to be one of the most poignant, introspective, genuinely hilarious, and heartwarming films of the year. But here we are. After an overly cheesy, some...
Nathan
Puss in Boots: The Last Wish had a lot to live up to as most of my critic and casual friends have been praising the film, and for the most part the film delivers. From the opening frames, the unique art style fills the screen and is incr...
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