Oftentimes a spin-off that promotes a minor character to centre stage sputters like a damp firework. There's usually a very good reason for them to be supporting characters.
Still in this case "Puss in Boots" is a legitimate character in his own right - as are all of the fairytale folk in "Shrek" - but so far he's the only one to get a movie.
In that respect it's pretty good if not Oscar material. The script is witty and rammed with plenty of in-jokes, grown-up side comments and puns. So many puns. It's all pretty light-hearted and the actors do a solid job of spreading their Latin influence.
There's plenty here for parents and kids alike but don't go in expecting Pixar levels of emotion and character definition. Instead it's a fun feline caper that doesn't take itself too seriously.
Still in this case "Puss in Boots" is a legitimate character in his own right - as are all of the fairytale folk in "Shrek" - but so far he's the only one to get a movie.
In that respect it's pretty good if not Oscar material. The script is witty and rammed with plenty of in-jokes, grown-up side comments and puns. So many puns. It's all pretty light-hearted and the actors do a solid job of spreading their Latin influence.
There's plenty here for parents and kids alike but don't go in expecting Pixar levels of emotion and character definition. Instead it's a fun feline caper that doesn't take itself too seriously.