Film Review – Puss in Boots: The Last Wish

2011’s “Puss in Boots” was a spin-off of the “Shrek” series, giving the eponymous cat a chance to enjoy his own big screen adventure while the green ogre franchise still had some life in it, released a year after “Shrek Forever After.” “Puss in Boots” did well at the box office, inspiring a popular television show, but a true sequel took its time to reach viewers, with “Puss in Boots: The Last Wish” finally emerging 11 years after the last chapter. The original movie was fun in spurts, trying to find its footing as a solo run for the feline. “The Last Wish” is a significant creative improvement, delivering dynamic animation and lively voicework, also bravely approaching the topic of death while still delivering wonderful scenes of slapstick. The endeavor pays tribute to its origins, but it really becomes its own thing, with director Joel Crawford (“The Croods: A New Age”) overseeing an exciting and highly amusing effort. Read the rest at Blu-ray.com