Puss in Boots

2011  PG  ANIMATED  1h 30min

CAST— Antonio Banderas, Salma Hayek, Zach Galifianakis, Billy Bob Thornton, Amy Sedaris

MUSIC— Henry Jackman  DIRECTOR— Chris Miller

     That sword-wielding kitty is back in this spin-off/prequel to the ever popular Shrek series. Puss grew up with Humpty Dumpty, a dreamer obsessed with the ever elusive three magic beans of lore. Humpty turns to a life of crime while Puss tries to clear his name as a result of one of Humpty’s heists. Years later Puss decides to give Humpty a chance at redemption. With the assistance of master thief Kitty Softpaws off they head to relieve the vile Jack and Jill of their mystical legumes. Not as inspired or as entertaining as it could have been, though it’s fine for the duration. Meow. Originally filmed in 3-D. Later developed into a television series.

OUR RATING— ** ½

FOLLOWED BY— Shrek (2001), Shrek 2 (2004), Shrek the Third (2007), Shrek Forever After (2010)