Starring: Antonio Banderas, Salma Hayek, Harvey Guillén, Florence Pugh, John Mulaney, Wagner Moura, Olivia Colman, Ray Winstone, Samson Kayo, Anthony Mendez, Da’Vine Joy Randolph
OUR RATING: ★★★½
Story:
DreamWorks animated adventure comedy sequel directed by Joel Crawford and Januel Mercado. Puss in Boots 2: The Last Wish (2022) follows Puss in Boots (Antonio Banderas) as he discovers that his passion for adventure has taken its toll. He has burned through eight of his nine lives, leaving him with only one left. So he sets out on an epic quest to find the mystical Last Wish and restore his nine lives.
Our Favorite Quotes:
'I already have a comfy sweater and two best friends. I got everything I could wish for. No magic required.' - Perrito (Puss in Boots: The Last Wish) Click To Tweet
Best Quotes
Puss in Boots: Star light, star bright, first star I see tonight, I wish I may, I wish I might have this wish I wish tonight.
Little Boy: [referring to Puss] Papa, he stepped on my face!
Little Boy’s Father: And we will never wash it again.
Puss in Boots: [as he sees a giant] Holy Frijoles!
Little Boy: [as the giant monster picks him up] Wheee! I’m flying!
Puss in Boots: No! You are not flying! I will save you!
Governor: Save me too!
Puss in Boots: If it’s convenient.
Puss in Boots: [to the cellist] You, launch me. And the rest of you, play double time.
Puss in Boots: [as he lands with the sharp end of this sword in the giant’s thumb] Spanish splinter!
Puss in Boots: Fear me, if you dare!
Crowd: Puss in Boots! Puss in Boots!
Puss in Boots: You’re still here? Okay. Okay. One more number. I call this one, The Legend Will Never Die.
[suddenly a giant bell lands on top of him]
Puss in Boots: Where am I?
Doctor: Not to worry. You’re in good hands. My hands! I am the village doctor. I am also the village barber, veterinarian, dentist, and witchfinder. And in my professional opinion, you need a wash, a blowout, and a little trim around the hindquarters. That’s my professional barber opinion.
'When you only have one life, that's what makes it special.' - Kitty Softpaws (Puss in Boots: The Last Wish) Click To Tweet
Doctor: Puss in Boots, how do I say this? You died.
Puss in Boots: Doctor, please. Relax! I am Puss in Boots! I laugh at death. You see? And anyway, I am a cat. I have nine lives.
Doctor: And how many times have you died already?
Puss in Boots: Oh. I don’t know. I never counted. I am not really a math guy, you know?
Puss in Boots: A cat always lands on his feet. Watch.
[falls off the edge of the cliff]
Puss in Boots: Excuse me. Does this have shellfish in it?
Waitress: [we see his face is puffed up from an allergic reaction] Yes, sir.
Gingy: Puss, I think you set the oven too high.
Puss in Boots: I am a master of the baking. Watch.
[as Puss opens the overn door, fire explodes out]
'Please, mock me quietly.' - Puss in Boots Click To Tweet
Puss in Boots: [referring to the times he’s died] And then there was the giant today. So what is that like, four?
Doctor: That makes eight, Puss.
Doctor: You are down to your last life. My prescription, no more adventures for you. You need to retire.
Puss in Boots: Me? Retire? Are you the village comedian as well?
Puss in Boots: I am Puss in Boots, loved by one and all.
Doctor: Anyone in particular?
Puss in Boots: I mean, how could I possibly choose?
Doctor: This is the address of Mama Luna. She is a cat fancier. Always on the lookout for a new lap cat. You will be safe there.
Puss in Boots: Lap cat? I am no lap cat, Doctor. I am Puss in Boots!
Doctor: Not anymore.
Doctor: And remember, Puss, death comes for us all.
'You know what trust gets you? A sock, a rock, and a swim in the river.' - Kitty Softpaws (Puss in Boots: The Last Wish) Click To Tweet
Puss in Boots: Another glass of cream. Make it your heaviest.
Bartender: Oh, I keep the heavy stuff in the back.
Wolf: I never do this, but can I get your autograph? I’ve been following you for a long time.
Wolf: [taps on the “dead” on Puss’s dead or alive poster] Sign right there.
Puss in Boots: Puss in Boots laughs in the face of death, bounty hunter.
Wolf: So I’ve heard.
Puss in Boots: You will find your reward does not come easily. This I tell you.
Wolf: Everyone thinks they’ll be the one to defeat me. But no one’s escaped me yet.
Wolf: [to Puss] I just love the smell of fear. What’s the matter? Lives flashing before your eyes?
Puss in Boots: [as he buries his hat, cloak, boots, and sword] I am no longer worthy.
'To find your wish, adjust your view. What you seek may be right in front of you.' - Goldilocks (Puss in Boots: The Last Wish) Click To Tweet
Puss in Boots: [after he’s buried his outfit and sword] We are gathered here today to say goodbye to Puss in Boots. There are no words to express such a loss. Thank you. But it would be a crime not to try. He was known across the land by many names. The Stabby Tabby. El Macho Gato. The Leche Whisperer. To some, an outlaw. To more, a hero. To all, a legend. I was right. Words were not enough. But perhaps a song.
Mama Luna: [referring to Puss] Brother cats, sister kitties, meet your new roommate. Say hello, Pickles.
Puss in Boots: Meow, eh?
Ohhh Cat: [as the other cats hiss at Puss] Ooh.
Puss in Boots: What? Did I say something salty? It’s my second language.
Mama Luna: This is a person potty, Pickles! That’s your potty.
Puss in Boots: [as he goes over to the cat litter] So this is where dignity goes to die.
Perrito: You’re a talking cat? I’m a talking cat! Let’s talk.
Puss in Boots: I’d rather eat.
Perrito: Oh, not a problem. We can eat and talk at the same time.
Puss in Boots: No habla inglés.
Puss in Boots: [as Perrito starts to speak in Spanish] I don’t speak Spanish either.
Perrito: You’re funny.
Puss in Boots: Okay. Good talk.
Perrito: So, I’m no expert, but you don’t look like a “Pickles”.
Puss in Boots: Well, you don’t look like a cat.
Perrito: Okay. Okay. Okay. Full disclosure. I’m not a cat. I’m a dog.
'I never had much as a kid. Just loving parents, and stability, and a mansion, and a thriving baked goods enterprise for me to inherit. Useless crap like that.' - Jack Horner (Puss in Boots: The Last Wish) Click To Tweet
Perrito: I live under the porch. It can get a little lonely down there. It’s mostly controlled by the rats and the centipedes, but I have my own little corner.
Puss in Boots: Congratulations.
Perrito: Want to rub my belly?
Puss in Boots: What’s happening?
Perrito: Rub.
Puss in Boots: Hard pass.
Perrito: Come on, rub. I need the practice. I’m going to be a therapy dog someday.
Perrito: What’s a Puss In Boots?
Puss in Boots: Seriously?
'You're horrible! You're an irredeemable monster!' - Ethical Bug, Oh. What took you so long, idiot?' - Jack Horner (Puss in Boots: The Last Wish) Click To Tweet
Goldilocks: [referring to Mama Luna] Make her talk.
Papa Bear: Excuse me, my darling. We’re looking for the legendary Puss in Boots. Have you perhaps seen him?
Goldilocks: Too soft.
Mama Bear: Out with it, you old biddy, or I’ll have your guts for garters.
Goldilocks: Too hard. That was not just right.
Baby Bear: [referring to Goldilocks] She’s not my sister! She’s a fugitive orphan!
Mama Bear: [referring to Perrito] Goldi, is this him?
Goldilocks: That’s a dog in a cat costume.
'I've only ever had one life. But sharing it with you and Kitty has made it pretty special. Maybe one life is enough.' - Perrito (Puss in Boots: The Last Wish) Click To Tweet
Perrito: If this Puss in Boots is such a big deal, maybe we shouldn’t be desecrating his grave.
Puss in Boots: [poses with his outfit] No, I don’t think he would mind. Because he is me!
Perrito: Oh. Okay.
Puss in Boots: Oh, yeah. Normally, I have a sword. It’s like a whole thing, you know?
Perrito: I brought you a sword.
Puss in Boots: That’s not a sword. That’s a stick.
Perrito: It’s a stick sword.
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