The laughs are mostly derived from situational comedy, making it more universal than Shrek's pop-culture-heavy referential skits.

| Original Score: 8/10 | Nov 30, 2020

Surprisingly, it's one of the animated highlights of 2011.

| Original Score: 3.5/4.0 | Sep 20, 2020

As an origin tale, it is a sharp and sophisticated piece of storytelling.

| Original Score: 3.5/5 | Jun 2, 2020

It was fun, action packed and the animation was well-put together - a charming flick.

| Original Score: 4/5 | Dec 11, 2019

Puss In Boots- The Cat. The Myth. The Legend. The Boots. Purr-fectly Meowtastic!

| Nov 26, 2019

Who else but Salma and Antonio could make cartoon cats so sexy together?

| Jul 29, 2019

Banderas is delightful, proving this is a character that can carry a film. I also enjoyed Galifianakis' rather layered take on Humpty Dumpty.

| May 7, 2019

This film feels like less of an event and more like ancillary marketing. Still, it moves along briskly, Banderas is pleasing company, and we already mentioned the flamenco-dancing cats, right?

| Original Score: B | Feb 8, 2019

Banderas in particular is pitch perfect as the feline Latin lover. Half-Zorro, and half-Don Juan, the key to his performance is playing it fairly straight.

| Original Score: 4/5 | Dec 6, 2018

It doesn't rely on annoying pop references or scenes of shameless schmaltz. Credit is probably due to executive producer Guillermo del Toro.

| Original Score: 3/4 | Oct 21, 2017

The tight, focused script ensures that the crazier aspects of the film aren't superfluous and don't distract from the characters' main quest. It's also jam-packed full of hilarious jokes.

| Original Score: 4/5 | Sep 28, 2017

Puss in Boots may be shameless in the way it attempts to woo us through the cute appeal of its feline stars, but it goes a long way to making this film irresistible.

| Original Score: 3.5/5 | Sep 6, 2017

A refreshing departure from the "Shrek" films, this animated comedy is jam-packed with witty dialogue and charismatic characters.

| Original Score: 3.5/5 | Jun 30, 2013

I like this cat. I hope they make four more of these. Viva el gato!

| Original Score: B+ | Jun 22, 2013

Finally, there's a cat even cooler than Garfield who will win the box office as well as a place on your favorites list. His name is Puss and he wears boots.

| Original Score: 9/10 | Feb 11, 2013

Bet the litter box that the cat in the hat will be back, Puss in Boots is fantastic family fun, both kids and adults will lap it up like a cold glass of milk.

| Original Score: B+ | Oct 22, 2012

Puss offers strong CGI charisma, and with a tighter narrative focus than Shrek, it's safe to say that DreamWorks has another franchise-worthy golden goose.

| Original Score: 3.5/5 | Oct 2, 2012

"Puss in Boots" is light, breezy family entertainment that [features] top-notch voice work from the entire cast.

| Original Score: 3/4 | Sep 18, 2012

Puss in Boots delivers just the right mixture of fun, exciting and super cute.

| Original Score: 8/10 | Feb 24, 2012

Clever and witty enough for adults and colorful and zany enough for children. Moreover, it's adventurous enough for anyone to like, no matter what their age.

| Original Score: 7/10 | Feb 23, 2012