Puss in Boots: The Last Wish – ABC Film Challenge – Oscar Nominations – P – Puss in Boots: The Last Wish – Movie Review
Director: Joel Crawford, Januel Mercado
Writer: Paul Fisher, Tommy Swerdlow (Screenplay)
Writer: Tommy Swerdlow, Tom Wheeler (Story)
Cast (Voice Talents)
- Antonio Banderas (The Skin I Live In)
- Salma Hayek (The Hitman’s Bodyguard)
- Harvey Guillen (Blue Beetle)
- Florence Pugh (Midsommar)
- Olivia Colman (The Lost Daughter)
Plot: When Puss in Boots discovers that his passion for adventure has taken its toll and he has burned through eight of his nine lives, he launches an epic journey to restore them by finding the mythical Last Wish.
Runtime: 1 Hour 42 Minutes
There may be spoilers in the rest of the review
Story: Puss in Boots: The Last Wish starts when Puss is on his latest adventure and saving a town from a giant. However, in his celebrations he loses another life, only to discover he has now lost 8 of his 9 lives. As Puss faces his last life, he looks to retire in peace.
However, when Goldilocks and the three bears come in search of Puss, he realizes he can find the wishing star. This would give him a chance to wish for his nine lives back. Now, the journey of life and death is to continue his adventures.
Verdict on Puss in Boots: The Last Wish
Puss in Boots: The Last Wish is an animated adventure following the latest journey of the outlaw Puss in Boots. It sees him teaming up with an old flame in a race to locate a wishing star. Meanwhile, other fairytale characters want the star for their own wishes.
This is an entertaining latest adventure for Puss in Boots as he faces his greatest threat yet, death. He must travel to a fictional world to get his nine lives back, but along the way, he makes new friends. This is a story about making the most of life and not fearing death. There are strong themes played out in the wild adventure of the iconic cat.
Final Thoughts – Puss in Boots: The Last Wish is an enjoyable adventure for the furry friend.
