‘Puss in Boots’ is the Cat’s Meow
It’s a swashbuckling adventure on par with any of the live-acted extravaganzas it’s sharing theater time with this season. Puss in Boots combines a clever script, sharp animation, fun special effects and the voice talent of A-list actors … But to really get the picture, read KIDS FIRST! youth film critic Gabriella Chu’s full-on review (and for a chance for you to walk in her KF Youth Film Critic footsteps for a year, visit the KIDS FIRST! Film Critics Search page on our website to learn about entering the 2012 KDIS FIRST! Film Critics Search).
Puss in Boots
Reviewed by Gabriella Chu (age 14)
(See her full review on video.)
If you’ve enjoyed the movie Shrek, you will definitely like Puss in Boots. I’m glad I saw this movie. It is about an outlaw cat that has been searching for the magic beans all his life with his partner and “brother” Humpty Dumpty. However, tension forms between Puss and Humpty Dumpty over jealousy, so they plan revenge against one another. Who will find the magic beans? Discover the legend of Puss in Boots!
The voiceovers of the characters in the movie are excellent. Antonio Banderas’s accent matches Puss’s sly and adventurous character perfectly. Salma Hayek’s voice fits the tough and flirty character of Kitty Softpaws.
Aside from the voiceover, I was even more impressed with the adventure in the movie. It seemed magical and thrilling. Scene after scene, Puss is on an exciting escapade. The animation of the movie adds to the excitement because it details even on subtleties, making the characters seem more realistic. The facial expressions and close-ups on the characters are adorable. I love the close-ups of baby Puss and huge-eyed Puss because they are undeniably cute.
I recommend this movie to kids 10 and up. Anyone can enjoy the enthusiasm and exhilaration in the movie, but younger kids will probably have a hard time following the intricate plot. There are some twists and turns as Puss’s allies and enemies keep changing. Puss in Boots is an adventurous family film that will keep the entire family entertained.
Photos: Puss in Boots poster (top), Gabriella Chu (bottom)
