Puss in Boots (2011)

The events leading up to the sword fighting cat's meeting with Shrek and his friends.

Director:

Chris Miller

Writers:

Charles Perrault (character), Tom Wheeler (screenplay),

Stars:

Antonio Banderas, Salma Hayek, Zach Galifianakis

Nominated for 1 Oscar. Another 4 wins & 28 nominations.

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Antonio Banderas	...	Puss in Boots (voice)
Salma Hayek	...	Kitty Softpaws (voice)
Zach Galifianakis	...	Humpty Alexander Dumpty (voice)
Billy Bob Thornton	...	Jack (voice)
Amy Sedaris	...	Jill (voice)
Constance Marie	...	Imelda (voice)
Guillermo del Toro	...	Moustache Man / Comandante (voice)
Mike Mitchell	...	Andy Beanstalk (voice)
Rich Dietl	...	Bounty Hunter (voice) (as Rich B. Dietl)
Ryan Crego	...	Luis (voice)
Tom Wheeler	...	Bartender / Hotel Owner / Mean Boy / Wagon Driver / Rodrigo (voice)
Conrad Vernon	...	Raoul / Soldier (voice)
Tom McGrath	...	Bar Thief (voice)
Bob Joles	...	Giuseppe (voice)
Latifa Ouaou	...	Crazy Woman / Mean Girl / Milk Lady / Little Boy (voice)

Storyline

Years before meeting Shrek and Donkey, the adorable but tricky Puss in Boots must clear his name from all charges making him a wanted fugitive. While trying to steal magic beans from the infamous criminals Jack and Jill, the hero crosses paths with his female match, Kitty Softpaws, who leads Puss to his old friend, but now enemy, Humpty Dumpty. Memories of friendship and betrayal enlarges Puss' doubt, but he eventually agrees to help the egg get the magic beans. Together, the three plan to steal the beans, get to the Giant's castle, nab the golden goose, and clear Puss' name.

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Plot Keywords:

friend | magic beans | giant | puss in boots | jack and jill | 

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Taglines:

Rebel. Lover. Hero.

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Genres:

Animation | Adventure | Comedy | Family

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Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated PG for some adventure action and mild rude humor

Details

Official Sites:

Official Facebook Official site

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

28 October 2011 (USA)

Also Known As:

El gato con botas

Box Office

Budget:

$130,000,000 (estimated)

Opening Weekend:

$34,077,439 (USA) (28 October 2011)

Gross:

$149,234,747 (USA) (24 February 2012)

Company Credits

Production Co:

DreamWorks Animation

Technical Specs

Runtime:

90 min

Sound Mix:

SDDS Datasat Dolby Digital

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

2.35 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

One of the women of San Ricardo describes Puss's boots as being made of soft, Corinthian leather. This is a reference to the Chrysler Cordoba commercial of 1975 wherein Ricardo Montalban described the seats as being made of "soft, Corinthian leather". Montalban costarred with Antonio Banderas and Salma Hayek in Spy Kids 3-D: Game Over.

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Goofs

When Kitty softpaws, Humpty and puss are in the giants cloud lair, the high altitude causes their voices to raise in pitch, Humpty explains that is caused by the low pressure due to the height. However, when the trio exit the lair (when they are falling) their voices are normal in pitch and somehow not high at all.

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Quotes

Kitty Softpaws: [after the masked cat, revealed itself as Kitty Softpaws] You hit me in the head, with a guitar.

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Crazy Credits

Puss returns to the Glitter Box where he and Kitty Softpaws dance and the other cats spell out the voice actors' names with their bodies.

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Connections

Referenced in Bum Reviews: Puss and Boots (2011)

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Soundtracks

"Americano"
Written by Lady Gaga (as Stefani Germanotta), Fernando Garibay, Paul Blair and Cheche Alara
Performed by Lady Gaga

User Reviews

They also call me Chupacabra!

"Puss-in-Boots" is one of the funniest and most entertaining animated movies I have seen in recent times. Its not perfect by any means, as some parts seem to drag and at times the movie felt a bit too long for its own good, but on the whole it made for a nice viewing.

I remember a decade or more ago when CGI movies were an event to behold. Each release was noteworthy. Movies like the original "Toy Story", "Finding Nemo", "Ice Age", "Monsters Inc." and the first "Shrek". To that veritable gallery I would venture to add the spectacularly underrated "Final Fantasy". When I saw that movie back in 1999 (damn, I can't believe that was soo long ago...holly crap I'm getting old!), the potential of CGI movies was fully revealed. I thoroughly enjoyed the visionary creativity of that film, especially since it had a more mature, adult slant (something sorely lacking in CGI movies, especially in North America, where CGI movies seem to be exclusively aimed at a young audience).

Since then technology has advanced by leaps and bounds and so have CGI movies. Now it seems that there is one of them coming out every other week. This has not necessarily translated into an all-around positive effect, because while their quantity has increased, their quality has steadily declined. Adding 3D effects and cutesy side-kicks cannot make up for the lack of having a compelling story, an interesting plot and well developed characters.

This brings me back to "Puss-In-Boots". This movie has all that, a compelling story, a good message, funny characters and a lot of humour, including a healthy dose of those "in-jokes" intended for the adults in the audience, in most cases the parents who tag along with their kids to watch the movie. That makes it a truly good family viewing because not only will the children have a good time, but there is plenty for the adults to enjoy too.

"Puss-In-Boots" is the most entertaining CGI (animated) movie I've seen since "Despicable Me" and "Monsters Vs. Aliens". Not on par with the gem that was "UP", but a solid offering of funny!

"We found a bag of catnip on you!" jail guard. "Its for my glaucoma!", Puss.

Enough said...