Five reasons why you should watch Puss in Boots: The Last Wish in theaters this week

The sequel to 2011 massively Sucess Puss in Boots, will be hitting theaters across the country this week and it is something you can't afford to miss.

The movie directed by Joel Crawford had its American premiere in December and received rave reviews from audiences and critics alike.

The movie even earned a nomination for Best Animated Picture at the 80th Golden Globe awards, which means there is a strong possibility that the movie will be nominated for an Academy Award as well.

So in case you are still on the fence about watching the movie this week, we decided to make a list of five reasons why should watch it on the big screen.

Amazing Animation

While the original Puss in Boots used traditional 3D animations, the sequel is a blend of different styles and is similar to movies like Spiderman: Into the Spiderverse and Akira.

The movie is meant to recreate the feeling of reading a fairytale and the blend of different styles helps elevate its storytelling to the next level.

An A-list Cast

The movie boasts of an impressive ensemble cast with both Antonio Banderas and Salma Hayek reprising their roles as Puss in Boots and Kitty Softpaws respectively.

Joining them are Harvey Guillén, Florence Pugh, Olivia Colman, Ray Winstone, Samson Kayo, John Mulaney, and Wagner Moura.

The Movie is Hilarious

If you have seen the original or are a fan of the Shrek franchise, you know that Dreamwork's animated movies are incredibly funny and the humor here appeals to both kids and adults alike.

Many critics are calling the movie the funniest movie by the studio in a decade.

The movie has a lot of heart

Despite being a comedy, Puss in Boots: The Last Wish explores a lot of mature themes like death, childhood trauma, and friendship.

Many critics praised the movie for how it handled mature topics, with many saying it's one of the finest animated movies of the decade.

The movie has a better rating than Avatar 2

While Puss in Boots 2 couldn't beat James Cameron's Avtar: The way of Water at the box office. The sequel did beat the movie on Rotten Tomatoes.

While Avatar 2 has a rating of 77% critics score and a 92% audience score on Rotten Tomatoes. Puss in Boots has a 96% critics score and a 93% audience score.

Puss in Boots: The Last Wish will be hitting theaters across India on January 20, 2023.