Puss in Boots (2011)

Release date: 2011-10-28
Country: USA
Language: English|Spanish
Director: Chris Miller
Production Co: DreamWorks Animation, Pacific Data Images (PDI)
Genre: Animation, Adventure, Comedy, Family, Fantasy
Rating: 6.6/10
Length: 1h 30min

Storyline

Years before meeting Shrek and Donkey, the adorable but tricky Puss in Boots must clear his name from all charges making him a wanted fugitive. While trying to steal magic beans from the infamous criminals Jack and Jill, the hero crosses paths with his female match, Kitty Softpaws, who leads Puss to his old friend, but now enemy, Humpty Dumpty. Memories of friendship and betrayal enlarges Puss' doubt, but he eventually agrees to help the egg get the magic beans. Together, the three plan to steal the beans, get to the Giant's castle, nab the golden goose, and clear Puss' name.

Plot Keywords

rancher, surrogate mother, black cat, redemption, talking cat, fairy tale, hat, belt, coffee, bull, old woman, cape, inventor, wanted poster, extreme closeup, glass of milk, drinking from a bottle, straight razor, aurora borealis, disguise

Short Review

What kids will get from it is plenty of fairly outrageous but not often witty fun with fairytale elements blended into a kind of latterday spaghetti western. For the rest of us, there is plenty of nice visual detail.