Puss in Boots: The Last Wish unexpectedly validates Guillermo del Toro's bold declaration regarding animation from the 2023 Golden Globes.
Guillermo del Toro's first Golden Globe triumph since The Shape of Water was for Pinocchio, which took up the award for Best Animated Feature at the 2023 ceremony.
Del Toro made an impassioned acceptance speech after winning the prize, praising 2022 as a banner year for film, which he argued reflected positively on the animation industry since "animation is not a genre for kids, it's an art."
Puss in Boots 2, the Shrek spinoff, provides evidence that animated films can be financially successful.
Much of the dialogue in Puss in Boots: The Last Wish is written with a younger audience in mind, and the film is clearly intended for them to enjoy.
The sequel's animation and plot are still enjoyable for those with a mature disposition.
Because of this contrast, Puss in Boots: The Last Wish has been well received by critics, demonstrating the breadth of animation's popularity.
That sums up Guillermo del Toro's point that animation is a medium and not a genre beautifully.
The aesthetics and plot of Puss in Boots: The Last Wish contribute significantly to the film's wide popularity.
As with another Dreamworks film, The Bad Guys, Puss in Boots 2 takes inspiration from Spider-strongest Man's visual and narrative components in its art and animation style.
Adult audiences have given Into the Spider-Verse a lot of acclaim despite the fact that they are not the target demographic since the plot contains heart and maturity not often found in DreamWorks movies.
Puss in Boots 2 profited greatly from DreamWorks' dedication to a degree of excellence everyone could enjoy, even if such elements weren't technically required for a children's film.
Because of its franchise placement, Puss in Boots 2 has achieved remarkable success.
Film series like Shrek and Puss in Boots: The Last Wish
The popularity of Puss in Boots: The Last Wish is all the more remarkable when considered in the context of the whole Shrek series.
Puss in Boots: The Last Wish, the sixth installment in the Shrek film series, is the first to come out after fans have been waiting for what seems like an eternity for another subpar entry.
Every film in the Shrek film series since Shrek 2 has been met with lukewarm at best critical reviews, fueling widespread belief that the quality of the DreamWorks franchise has steadily declined over time.
With the production of Shrek 5 having delayed, the series has relied heavily on memes and nostalgia for the first two films to keep it afloat, despite the fact that even the first Puss in Boots film was completely disregarded.
When you consider all of these factors, Puss in Boots: The Last Wish seems like an even more incredible success story than it currently is.
In addition to being a fantastic film in its own right, Shrek Forever After demonstrates that audiences remain enthusiastic about the Shrek series and that the franchise can continue to win over both adults and children.
Story-wise and visually, Puss in Boots: The Last Wish already does a lot to illustrate how much animation has to offer, and shockingly, it may just achieve the same by setting up Shrek 5.
Guillermo del Toro's first Golden Globe triumph since The Shape of Water was for Pinocchio, which took up the award for Best Animated Feature at the 2023 ceremony.
Del Toro made an impassioned acceptance speech after winning the prize, praising 2022 as a banner year for film, which he argued reflected positively on the animation industry since "animation is not a genre for kids, it's an art."
Puss in Boots 2, the Shrek spinoff, provides evidence that animated films can be financially successful.
Much of the dialogue in Puss in Boots: The Last Wish is written with a younger audience in mind, and the film is clearly intended for them to enjoy.
The sequel's animation and plot are still enjoyable for those with a mature disposition.
Because of this contrast, Puss in Boots: The Last Wish has been well received by critics, demonstrating the breadth of animation's popularity.
That sums up Guillermo del Toro's point that animation is a medium and not a genre beautifully.
The aesthetics and plot of Puss in Boots: The Last Wish contribute significantly to the film's wide popularity.
As with another Dreamworks film, The Bad Guys, Puss in Boots 2 takes inspiration from Spider-strongest Man's visual and narrative components in its art and animation style.
Adult audiences have given Into the Spider-Verse a lot of acclaim despite the fact that they are not the target demographic since the plot contains heart and maturity not often found in DreamWorks movies.
Puss in Boots 2 profited greatly from DreamWorks' dedication to a degree of excellence everyone could enjoy, even if such elements weren't technically required for a children's film.
Because of its franchise placement, Puss in Boots 2 has achieved remarkable success.
Film series like Shrek and Puss in Boots: The Last Wish
The popularity of Puss in Boots: The Last Wish is all the more remarkable when considered in the context of the whole Shrek series.
Puss in Boots: The Last Wish, the sixth installment in the Shrek film series, is the first to come out after fans have been waiting for what seems like an eternity for another subpar entry.
Every film in the Shrek film series since Shrek 2 has been met with lukewarm at best critical reviews, fueling widespread belief that the quality of the DreamWorks franchise has steadily declined over time.
With the production of Shrek 5 having delayed, the series has relied heavily on memes and nostalgia for the first two films to keep it afloat, despite the fact that even the first Puss in Boots film was completely disregarded.
When you consider all of these factors, Puss in Boots: The Last Wish seems like an even more incredible success story than it currently is.
In addition to being a fantastic film in its own right, Shrek Forever After demonstrates that audiences remain enthusiastic about the Shrek series and that the franchise can continue to win over both adults and children.
Story-wise and visually, Puss in Boots: The Last Wish already does a lot to illustrate how much animation has to offer, and shockingly, it may just achieve the same by setting up Shrek 5.
