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Puss in Boots

  • 20112011
  • PGPG
  • 1h 30m
IMDb RATING
6.6/10
157K
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POPULARITY
2,943
1,900
Antonio Banderas in Puss in Boots (2011)
In this early adventure for the sword fighting cat, Puss in Boots teams with mastermind Humpty Dumpty (Zach Galifianakis) and the street-savvy Kitty (Salma Hayek) to steal the famed Goose that lays the Golden Eggs.
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An outlaw cat, his childhood egg-friend and a seductive thief kitty set out in search for the eggs of the fabled Golden Goose to clear his name, restore his lost honor and regain the trust o... Read allAn outlaw cat, his childhood egg-friend and a seductive thief kitty set out in search for the eggs of the fabled Golden Goose to clear his name, restore his lost honor and regain the trust of his mother and town.An outlaw cat, his childhood egg-friend and a seductive thief kitty set out in search for the eggs of the fabled Golden Goose to clear his name, restore his lost honor and regain the trust of his mother and town.
IMDb RATING
6.6/10
157K
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
2,943
1,900
  • Director
    • Chris Miller
  • Writers
    • Tom Wheeler(screenplay by)
    • Brian Lynch(story by)
    • Will Davies(story by)
  • Stars
    • Antonio Banderas(voice)
    • Salma Hayek(voice)
    • Zach Galifianakis(voice)
Top credits
  • Director
    • Chris Miller
  • Writers
    • Tom Wheeler(screenplay by)
    • Brian Lynch(story by)
    • Will Davies(story by)
  • Stars
    • Antonio Banderas(voice)
    • Salma Hayek(voice)
    • Zach Galifianakis(voice)
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    • 180User reviews
    • 250Critic reviews
    • 65Metascore
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    • Nominated for 1 Oscar
      • 9 wins & 43 nominations total

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    Trailer 2:19
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    Puss in Boots: Trailer #2
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    Puss in Boots: Trailer #2
    Puss in Boots: Teaser Trailer
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    Puss in Boots: Teaser Trailer
    Puss in Boots (2011)
    Featurette 1:07
    Puss in Boots (2011)
    Zach Galifianakis Finds Out What Parents Think of His Movies
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    Zach Galifianakis Finds Out What Parents Think of His Movies

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    Antonio Banderas in Puss in Boots (2011)
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    Antonio Banderas and Zach Galifianakis in Puss in Boots (2011)
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    Billy Bob Thornton and Amy Sedaris in Puss in Boots (2011)
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    Antonio Banderas and Salma Hayek in Puss in Boots (2011)
    Antonio Banderas in Puss in Boots (2011)

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    Antonio Banderas
    Antonio Banderas
    • Puss in Bootsas Puss in Boots
    • (voice)
    Salma Hayek
    Salma Hayek
    • Kitty Softpawsas Kitty Softpaws
    • (voice)
    Zach Galifianakis
    Zach Galifianakis
    • Humpty Alexander Dumptyas Humpty Alexander Dumpty
    • (voice)
    Billy Bob Thornton
    Billy Bob Thornton
    • Jackas Jack
    • (voice)
    Amy Sedaris
    Amy Sedaris
    • Jillas Jill
    • (voice)
    Constance Marie
    Constance Marie
    • Imeldaas Imelda
    • (voice)
    Guillermo del Toro
    Guillermo del Toro
    • Moustache Manas Moustache Man
    • (voice)
    • …
    Mike Mitchell
    Mike Mitchell
    • Andy Beanstalkas Andy Beanstalk
    • (voice)
    Rich Dietl
    • Bounty Hunteras Bounty Hunter
    • (voice)
    • (as Rich B. Dietl)
    Ryan Crego
    • Luisas Luis
    • (voice)
    Tom Wheeler
    • Bartenderas Bartender
    • (voice)
    • …
    Conrad Vernon
    Conrad Vernon
    • Raoulas Raoul
    • (voice)
    • …
    Tom McGrath
    Tom McGrath
    • Bar Thiefas Bar Thief
    • (voice)
    Bob Joles
    Bob Joles
    • Giuseppeas Giuseppe
    • (voice)
    Latifa Ouaou
    Latifa Ouaou
    • Crazy Womanas Crazy Woman
    • (voice)
    • …
    Bob Persichetti
    Bob Persichetti
    • Ohhh Catas Ohhh Cat
    • (voice)
    Chris Miller
    Chris Miller
    • Little Boy Blueas Little Boy Blue
    • (voice)
    • …
    Jessica Schulte
    • Estella Mariaas Estella Maria
    • (voice)
    • (as Jessica Schulte Jones)
    • Director
      • Chris Miller
    • Writers
      • Tom Wheeler(screenplay by) (story by)
      • Brian Lynch(story by)
      • Will Davies(story by)
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    • Trivia
      A conscious decision was made to make the world of Puss in Boots (2011) very different from that depicted in the "Shrek" films. In the latter, the backgrounds and stylizations are very fairy tale. Here, it has a distinctly Spanish feel with warmer, more orange colors.
    • 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.
    • Quotes

      [from trailer]

      Jill: [dangles Puss over a canyon] Is it true a cat always lands on its feet?

      Puss in Boots: No! That is just a rumour, spread by dogs!

    • 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.
    • Connections
      Featured in 5 Second Movies: Puss in Boots (2011)
    • Soundtracks
      Venimos Cantando
      Written by Felix Vizcaino, Federico Alonso Pernia and García Tejero (as Francisco Garcia Tejero)

      Performed by Los Choqueros

      Courtesy of Countdown Media

    User reviews180

    Review
    Top review
    Better than expected, but far from greatness.
    "Puss in Boots" is a perfect example of a movie I absolutely never would have seen if I hadn't gotten a pass to a free screening. And if I had gone to see it — and, to reiterate, I wouldn't have — there's simply no way I would have seen it in 3D. But it was free, so I did. I guess you could say I had low expectations.

    Some background: I loved "Shrek", I basically couldn't stand "Shrek 2", in part because I found the Puss in Boots character more annoying than charming, and I never bothered with the other "Shrek" sequels. Life is just too short. So I expected "Puss in Boots" to be, at best, tolerable, stupid, and intermittently funny. Imagine my surprise when I found that it was somewhat better than tolerable, more than intermittently funny, and actually kind of clever.

    The story, as should be expected from a member of the "Shrek" lineage, plays fast and loose with fairy tale characters, plot points, and conventions. Puss, an orphaned cat now branded as an outlaw, joins forces with Humpty Dumpty, an egg of questionable intent, and Kitty Softpaws, a feline fatale, to steal the magic beans from Jack and Jill, grow a magic beanstalk, and find the golden goose of legend. Naturally, things don't go according to plan, and the plot thickens. It's pointless, but fun.

    There are instances of real invention here. The first is the setting, which is sort of a medieval spaghetti western, although the western card was played better in "Rango". There are several great visual gags, like what happens to Humpty's covered wagon, and a dance fight that is easily the best part of the movie. Without giving anything away, I'll also say that, the more you think about the identity of the "monster", the funnier, and the more fitting, it becomes. However, the storytelling is sloppy at times. There's at least one plot point that is dispensed with far too quickly, and the fate of one character simply doesn't make sense. Still, it all kind of works, and the good parts are good enough to help you forget the shortcomings.

    Ultimately, the movie is saved by its pacing and its animation, which, as much as I hate to admit it, is absolutely stunning in 3D. I can't recommend paying the 3D up-charge, but I will say that those who do will probably not be disappointed. This isn't a cheap, gimmicky use of 3D, but one that actual adds depth and detail. There was one particular scene, a chase that, oddly enough, reminded me of "Honey, I Shrunk the Kids", where I found the use of 3D really creative. Would I pay for the 3D? Probably not, but for those looking for a 3D experience, you could do a lot worse.

    "Puss in Boots" also raises the question of whether or not it's worth it to have major stars as voice actors. Actually, I take it back. This movie doesn't so much raise that question as answer it, resoundingly, with a no. As much fun as Antonio Banderas is as Puss, I'm not convinced that he brings anything to the role that a lesser known actor couldn't have brought. Salma Hayek and Zach Galifianakis are completely wasted as Kitty and Humpty. Billy Bob Thornton is a good choice as Jack, but that's largely because of the clever writing. Understand what I'm saying: I'm not being critical of these actors' work. I am being critical of the decision to cast them in a picture like this, where the most clever aspects of their characters come from the animation, not from the vocal performances. My suggestion would be to save the money needed to hire such big names, and use lesser known actors, perhaps from Broadway. That way, it would be easier for "Puss in Boots", a movie that many people will approach with a deserved amount of skepticism, to make money, and struggling actors will find more work. Believe me, the movie won't suffer from it.

    This isn't high art. It's not nearly the equal of "Shrek", and it doesn't have one iota of the heart of most Pixar films, or of DreamWorks' "How to Train Your Dragon". But at the same time, it's not bad for what it is. It's clever, witty, well-made, and fast-paced. It's nothing like a masterpiece, but as far as diversions go, it's quite diverting.
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    • Nov 4, 2011

    FAQ3

    • What is Puss N Boots about?
    • Other than Puss himself, is there any other overlap with the Shrek universe?

    Details

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    • Release date
      • October 28, 2011 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official sites
      • Official Facebook
      • Official site
    • Languages
      • English
      • Spanish
    • Also known as
      • Mèo Đi Hia
    • Production companies
      • DreamWorks Animation
      • Pacific Data Images (PDI)
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $130,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $149,260,504
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $34,077,439
      • Oct 30, 2011
    • Gross worldwide
      • $554,987,477
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    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 30 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • SDDS
      • Datasat
      • Dolby Digital
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.35 : 1

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