By Shachi Chaturvedi
Director: Joel Crawford
Cast: Antonio Banderas, Salma Hayek, Harvey Guillén, John Mulaney, Florence Pugh
Runtime: 102 mins
Ratings: 3/5
Synopsis
Puss in Boots realises that his desire for adventure has taken a toll and ends up burning eight of his nine lives. Puss embarks on an epic adventure to obtain the mythical star of Last Wish and reclaim his nine lives.
Review:
A film that appears to be a pleasant trip but poses a significant question: if you could have only one wish, what would it be, and would it be for yourself or someone else?
The film begins with the introduction of Puss, a cat who is the town’s hero and battles for people’s rights. People call this cat Puss in Boots because he always wears boots. As the film proceeds, Puss realises that he has burned eight of his lives and has only one life left before death. He abandons his heroic life and travels to a cat shelter to avoid death, where he meets a little dog.
In the same cat shelter, he discovers a mystical star that grants one wish to the person who arrives first & he decides to redeem his eight lives. Puss is joined on his journey by the tiny dog (Perrito) & his former rival and flame Kitty Softpaws. As the film unfolds, it becomes clear that he is not the only one competing for the last desire; there are many others.
The film also conveys a significant message about a dog’s devotion & loyalty. Perrito’s unflustered joy and excitement in the face of risk are captivating, but he also gives some of the film’s most truly heartbreaking scenes. These darker aspects of “The Last Wish” may be upsetting to young viewers.
This film also conveys the concept that sometimes what we require is there in front of us, but we are unable to notice it. Sometimes the people surrounding us are just what we need.
Oh, the thrill of going into a movie with no expectations, as I did for “Puss in Boots: The Last Wish,” and walking out with a huge silly smile, thanks to the abundance of comedy and attention to animation detail that combine to create a delightfully enjoyable jewel.
“Puss in Boots: The Last Wish” is one of those split-level animated films that give a pleasant plot for the kids as well as humour that flies over the children’s heads and lands with the adults. That method doesn’t always work on both levels, but when it works like this, it’s very exceptional.
When it comes to the background score and songs in this film, they are fantastic. The background soundtrack lightens up all of the difficult parts, and the songs throughout the film are playful but memorable on many levels.
A totally animated film necessitates excellent editing, and the team has done an outstanding job. With the necessary timeframe and message, the film comes out as a cute little package of gifts and surprises for all age groups.
The film’s visuals may be too influenced by anime, particularly during the action moments, but the bright colours and rich textures are a treat. From the moss growing on a terrifying woodland giant to the silky silkiness of Puss’ whiskers flowing in the wind, “The Last Wish” is full of eye-catching details.
Conclusion:
This film is a sequel that doesn’t feel like a sequel. Yes, the characters are recognisable; yet, the tone and visual scheme are novel. Changing things up keeps the film from seeming like a repeat. The conclusion even has some depth not present in the last Puss in Boots episode. Overall, this is a funnier, cuter and better chapter in the Shrek/Puss franchise; which should be seen.
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