It’s been 11 years since we’ve heard Antonio Banderas as the voice of the titular feline in The cat with the bootsand her long-awaited return in the upcoming sequel proves there’s no bad time for a new adventure inside Shrek universe . Puss in Boots: The Last Wish is due in theaters Dec. 21, fresh for those looking for a break from the theater, and the critics are here to tell us whether the new tale of the hilarious sword-wielding cat was worth the decade-long wait for its arrival. .
Puss in Boots: The Last Wish and he sixth film of Shrek franchise and the second in the spin-off with Antonio Banderas. Salma Hayek also returns as Kitty Softpaws, joined by Harvey Guillén, Florence Pugh, Olivia Colman, John Mulaney and Wagner Moura, as the cat searches for the last wish that will restore the eight lives she has lost. Director Joel Crawford warned that this the sequel will have darker tones As the main character struggles with mortality and the fear of death, let’s look at what the critics have to say.
Zaki Hassan by San Francisco Chronicle says there are enough twists to make this adventure worth continuing, not to mention the dynamic animation. This reviewer sees more to come for this character after the extravagant and daring journey, saying he hopes we won’t have to wait another 11 years:
Dreamworks Animations’ Puss in Boots: The Last Wish surpasses its predecessor in both executional scope and emotional depth. With Antonio Banderas once again voicing the role, a gripping story coupled with a vibrant new animation style make this film a delight in every respect: an enchanting excursion that will captivate children and captivate the adults who accompany them.
Leigh Monson of audiovisual club says DreamWorks delivered the best of six Shrek movies, calls the last wish “visually appealing and narratively engaging”. This reviewer and the previous one compared the animation style to that of Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse. Monson gives the film a B+, calling it one of the year’s biggest cinematic surprises:
The mix of 2D and 3D animation fits well with the storybook pictorial aesthetic The Last Wish is pursuing, allowing you to immerse yourself in beautiful scenery in quiet moments and seamlessly transition into fast-paced shonen anime-inspired action, from all places. . Especially for being the product of a franchise known for its thoughtful cynicism, The Last Wish is a particularly vibrant and kinetic show that unironically teases its fairy-tale fun, not merely a rehash of familiar characters and themes.
Katie Walsh of Los Angeles Times says Antonio Banderas and Salma Hayek’s characters have great chemistry, and the new additions to the voice cast are also impressive, noting:
Banderas’ purring cat has long been a favorite Shrek character, and he has great chemistry with Hayek’s kitty, but the rest of the cast also deliver charismatic vocal performances, including Pugh, with his signature tone. low, and Moura (known for his role in Narcos), who makes his wolf particularly terrifying. Puss in Boots: The Last Wish is a beautiful and dynamic fragmented fairy tale.
Pierre Debrug by The variety postulates that similar to the How to train your dragon trilogy, DreamWorks seems to have learned that anime characters become a lot more interesting if they’re not immortal. Review says:
Now director Joel Crawford (The Croods: A New Age) goes dark and faces the fearless cat with his own mortality. By forcing Gato to contemplate his priorities, the sequel justifies more than his very existence, paving the way for his path to meet that of the Big Green Man.
by Emma Stefansky indiewire He also praises the film for not being afraid to challenge young viewers with themes of mortality and an appreciation for life. The reviewer gives this film an A, saying:
Perhaps what sets The Last Wish apart is how deftly it introduces the audience to the lesson-of-the-day format of most animated films for children. Ultimately, Puss’s desire to be free from death prevents him from enjoying life, a somewhat darker concept than usually found in children’s media, especially aimed at young audiences like this film. However, he never pastes everything he has to say onto the screen, allowing the story to unfold naturally and surprisingly.
There are some questions about how the family offer will compete Avatar: the path of water At the box office , and based on these positive reviews, it looks like moviegoers will have some great options. if you want to check Puss in Boots: The Last Wish on the big screen it will be possible to do it from Wednesday 21 December. Also be sure to check out ours Movie release schedule 2023 to see what hits theaters for the new year.
Source: Cinemablend
