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The Last Wish is a Dream Come True!

 

Overview

Puss in Boots is back with a new look! I know that I am late to this film, it's been on my watchlist for a couple of years now. While scrolling through Netflix, I ran into it and remembered that I needed to watch it and write a review on something, so I'm killing two birds with one stone right here! This story takes place after the first Puss in Boots and follows the story of Puss as he literally runs from Death. He is on his last life of nine, and is searching for a way to get his lives back as to not die from his Puss stunts. He isn't the only one searching for this wish, however.

Be truly fearless

This movie begins with Puss declaring that he is fearless, but once he is informed that he is on his last life, the embodiment of Death begins chasing him. Instead of facing his fears, he chooses to run from Death. He hides away and makes a plan to wish for more lives. This isn't the only conflict that he has, however. Softpaws is angry with him throughout the movie over some event in their past. It turns out that Puss stood her up at their wedding. He admits that he was scared there as well. Puss claims to be fearless, but once there are no safety nets for him, he runs. He admits this and faces Death head on at the end of the story. This is when both of these problems get resolved, with Softpaws forgiving Puss and Death leaving him alone. It's not until we face our fears that we get freed from them. Being fearless doesn't mean not being scared, it means still going despite being afraid.

Why Should You Watch This?

This film is one of the best animated films I've seen come out of America. It is very Spiderverse-esque, with an interesting animation style. The soundtrack is very great as well and there are lots of funny moments. This addition to the Shrek franchise fit right in with the same kind of comedy while having that action and drama that Puss brings. I can't recommend this movie enough, it definitely deserved the hype.

Final Thoughts

Puss in Boots: The Last Wish is what I've been wanting in a children's cartoon for a while. Something that is friendly for kids while having enough to keep adults tuned in. Dreamworks hit a delicate balance with this film, and it even works as a standalone film outside of Shrek. I'm hoping to see more things like this as animated films begin doing well at the Box Office!

8.5/10

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