FIRST TIME WATCHING *PUSS IN BOOTS: THE LAST WISH*

[@DanGamingFan2406]

Death is one of if not the best DreamWorks antagonist ever. His whistle still sends shivers up my spine. The way Puss stands up to him at the end, how he accepts he can't defeat him, but learned to value his life and never stop fighting for it, causing Death to back down is just perfect.

[@watershipup7101]

He got what he wanted, for Puss to to not waste the life he was given. Also, yes, that whistle is iconic.

[@r-171]

Yep. This. This right here.

[@darrenheideman2546]

That one fan comic is brilliant.

[@locosword3985]

Jack Horner being the same movie (He’s the best villain obviously).

[@corrinflakes9659]

There is a good argument to be made for Lord Shen though, but from a different angle.

[@_-Night-_5857]

In some cultures, it's customary to put coins on the eyes of the deceased to keep their eyelids closed. This practice is based on the belief that if the eyes remain open, the dead will look for someone to accompany them to the grave.

[@celiacipher168]

It’s also done for certain groups that believe in the Greek afterlife (among others), a sort of payment for the ferryman that boats them across one of the rivers in the underworld (I think at least, I’m by no means an expert)

[@_-Night-_5857]

@@celiacipher168 I forgot about the ferryman, but yeah. That's also a pretty big reason that they do it.

[@davidkoudelka10]

@@celiacipher168As someone who’s of the faith, that’s correct.👍

[@alexpembury4307]

​@@celiacipher168 That is what I heard too. The coins are payment to the ferryman to cross the River Styx into the Underworld, the Realm of Hades.

[@connorgrynol9021]

This isn’t entirely related but some cultures put coins in the mouth of the deceased to make sure they don’t turn into vampires. Coins seem to be strongly associated with death in many cultures.

[@josh183rd8]

Fun fact, during the when Puss fought the Giant with the bell, the bell rang 8 times exactly, with the last being the moment his 8th life died

[@Squeekysquid]

For whom the bell tolls. Not a Metallica reference but rather Ernest Hemingway, which is probably where they got the inspiration from.

[@hyhyd6135]

Talk about a death bell

[@royalreptile923]

“And I don't mean it metaphorically or rhetorically or poetically or theoretically or in any other fancy way. I'm Death. STRAIGHT UP.” Not only does that line go hard but it’s nice to see something that isn’t open to interpretation and just tells you like it is.

[@dragonsvideos6737]

Yeesssss!

[@kugelblitzkrieg]

“I like MEN. STRAIGHT. UP.”

[@excalibur2078]

“This isn’t any of that hippie metaphorical bullshit, I’m actually death and I’m here to kick your ass”

[@dragonsvideos6737]

@@excalibur2078 I loved that he shut down all ambiguous interpretations and went straight for the truth.

[@user-df4kf6fg7h]

I mean, technically he could always be "just" some lying magical super assassin, so there is always a way to interpret it that way. But he does have plenty feats to back up the claim.

[@area52ron]

These antagonists represent three types Goldie = sympathetic villain Jack = unsympathetic villain Death = the force of nature villain

[@venom_spy437]

More like "Antagonists". To call Death a villain, it`s like to call earthquake or tsunami a villain. Goldie.....also hardly a villain. And Jack....well yeah, that one is straight up a villain!XD

[@michaelmcdoesntexist8350]

​@venom_spy437 This has been argued for a while, but personally, I do consider Death a villain because he's overstepping the bounds of his job. If Death had just been coming after Puss once he had lost all 9 of his lives, it would have made sense calling him an antagonist. But Death here is literally abusing his position to kill Puss early for a personal grudge against cats and narcissists. Which thankfully, he learned to respect Puss and Puss matured over the course of the journey. So it turned out well in the end.

[@DanGamingFan2406]

I can't get enough of Perrito. His backstory is so horrible and sad, yet he still has so much optimism, appreciates all the good things in life, and just wants to help people. He's a perfect foil to Puss and Kitty, and I love how he helps them both overcome their their fears and hang ups. Best boy right there.

[@Neroevelocity]

His backstory is also funny AF proving that you've got to laugh at the bad times as well. If they didn't frame the backstory as something to laugh at then it would have ruined his character if he actually felt bad about it instead of being blissfully unaware of his own circumstance.

[@ModernAegis]

The brightest lights shine in the deepest darknesses.

[@bitterzombie]

>"i'm not going to cry at this silly movie. I'm a grown man." > Perrito lays his head on Puss' lap > "😢😢😢😭😭😭"

[@Zack_Zander]

He doesn’t just appreciate the good things, he appreciate every little thing even the bad… especially how he respond with his… “backstory”

[@gremmythoumeaux2393]

Imagine being so evil that a manifestation of a conscience calls you an irredeemable monster. Jack Horner may not have been as cool as death but man was he entertaining as hell to watch just how diabolical he can be.

[@random3x70]

I do love that he is just a straight up villain. None of this "I have motivations that from my perspective make me the good guy", no "anti hero doing bad to do good BS". He just straight up is a spoiled and evil person and he knows it and just doesn't care. IMO need more just evil for the sake of being evil bad guys.

[@xenoemblem7]

​@@random3x70You just don't search it enough.

[@Riggs_The_Roadie]

​@@random3x70He's essentially Disney when you look at all the fairy tales he's hoarding.

[@frozenfoxgames5300]

As much as I like redeemable villains, there's just something satisfying about irredeemable villains that I love.

[@ailospjellok7475]

@@random3x70 i mean it works so well because of how the movie is written

[@dancermatt991]

"Death" was based on a european legend called "the whisperer" that would take the form of a wolf to instill as much fear as it can, the more afraid you are the more power it has

[@Laxhoop]

I love that Shrek as a franchise has actually matured enough to the point where this movie can just begin with an unironic fairy tale. There isn’t any sarcasm or parody in this movie, it’s all just legit, and I think it’s great that this series doesn’t feel restricted by what the first movie was trying to be.

[@edim108]

Dreamworks has always been the "everyone is doing this? let's do the opposite of that!" of animation sudios. Back when Shrek came out it was going against the current: it had crass humor, it drew on contemporary popculture, it went against the conventions. Nowadays that is the status quo. Everyone is throwing pop culture references, everyone is "subverting expectations", so what does Dreamworks do? They do the opposite and stay faithful to the conventions of a fairytale, they treat it all seriously and with full respect. And through it they tell a mature story about dealing with trauma, be that facing your own mortality, deeply rooted trust issues or straight up abuse, and they do it in a way that's understandable to kids while also not downplaying or dumbing down these very serious topics. This is what makes Dreamworks special, how they can make a silly animated movie with a story about one central theme, tackle it from different angles through different characters, make it easy to understand without being patronizing. Shrek doubting he even deserves to be loved. Hickup standing up for the dragons against his whole culture. Puss facing his mortality. When Dreamworks nails it they NAIL IT!

[@nachomanrandy]

Eh Jack hoarding magic is a satire of disney hoarding ips.

[@capitanonox5159]

@@nachomanrandyAnd taking a nursery rhyme character and making him evil

[@D_YellowMadness]

@@nachomanrandy You might be right considering "Horner" sounds like "hoarder" & the way he described his wish sounds like a big part of the appeal is to make sure no one else gets to have any of it.

[@KOS_Eonflash]

Fun Fact: Death was shown in one shot in the crowd at the start when he was fighting the giant

[@starlepus9437]

the whole point of Death in this is that he's there because he sees it as unfair that cats have nine lives, and Puss never valued any of his. he sees it as a betreyal

[@blackheartthedarklord6428]

There's this one fanmade comic that I like and it happened after the last fight between Death and Pussy where Death sees Perito and is happy to see him and asks "Ah Perito, hello my friend. Are you ready to come with me?" and Perito replies "No thank you. I'm not tired yet". And when Puss asked Perito how he knew Death, Perito replied "Because he's a therapy dog too". This implied that Perito had met Death before but didn't want to pass on. 😢

[@hayond656]

Yeah that makes sense, considering what he went through He has probably met Death at one point

[@gamerbear84]

Maybe during the going in a weighted down sock into a river incident.

[@Moonstriker2514]

Was that first Puss intentional?

[@samwallaceart288]

I love the implication that Death himself felt so bad for Perrito's life that he offered him mercy, but Perrito was so thankful for what he did have that he turned Death down.

[@Knick-Knack-9]

I love the other implication that death is a therapy dog with his own intense form of therapy. "It's either become a better person or literally die trying"

[@filipvadas7602]

1. Keep in mind, nobody expected this movie to be as good as it is. The Shrek franchise had been on ice for years and the last Puss in Boots movie was a fun ride, but not enough to carry a whole franchise. Only for this movie to come out from almost nowhere and end up being a total masterpiece that has everybody hyped for a third or even a new Shrek movie if its of the same quality. 2. I think what makes the villains in this movie work is that they are each a different archetype: A) Goldie and the bears are sympathetic and we can sort of root for them B) Jack Horner is pure evil and endlessly entertaining C) Death is neutral. He's a literal cosmic force that's sick of Puss taking his lives for granted. And serves as the thing that oushes Puss to be better 3. I love the poetic irony of the *one* person in the entire cast that is the most deserving of the Wish, is also the only one who doesn't want it. 4. For anyone saying Kitty has no leg to stand for not showing up at the wedding either, in all fairness, was she wrong? She knew Puss would choose himself and was spot on. Puss becoming less egotistical & appreciating the life he has is a huge part of this movie.

[@Maxisamo1]

We also don't know for sure if Kitty is telling the truth For all we know, she could have went and was devastated to find out he never came, but after his heartfelt apology, she wanted to take some of the guilt away and/or get a little playful jab back at him

[@adamlock5987]

I've spoken about this with my son; but I think she has to have turned up; because otherwise - how could she know he hadn't, and been so bitter about it? I reckon she did turn up, and realised very quickly that he wasn't turning up because of who he was and what he thought was most important; and that's why she's so bitter. Otherwise she's just guessing; and while it's a guess that's on the money; you couldn't be so bitter off of a hunch - her bitterness was buried deep; along with her belief that being alone is best because she can't be hurt by others - you don't get that off of a hunch.

[@Squeekysquid]

@@adamlock5987 I wanted to try to add something to this but you nailed it.

[@xaropante]

Death is NOT neutral tho. There is literally a monologue about how he isn't neutral in the movie He is not going to get Puss because it's his time, he is doing simply out of pride to kill the "legend that laughs in face of death". That is stated in the cave and reassured at the end when he literally says he gives up because it's not fun anymore and is frustrated that Puss is not the legend anymore. So yeah, he actually was VERY biased in his decisions and actions lol

[@zeph0shade]

​@@xaropante When people say a character is "neutral" like this, they're usually talking about the classic "alignment chart" concept. You can be good, evil, or neutral. Every one of those categories can have biases, can be frustrated, can have pride, etc etc. It's about weighing a character's actions and motives and evaluating whether they should be considered truly good or evil. If they can't be firmly slotted into either of those, then they're neutral. He's not "good", there's nothing anywhere in the movie to suggest that. The question is always really whether or not he's evil. If you consider what Death's job is, and that he makes it clear how much value he places on life, it makes sense that Puss has royally pissed him off. So I don't think it makes him evil to have a grudge. Perhaps it would suggest that he's evil if he literally didn't care whether Puss changed his ways or not, but he does. He wasn't at all blinded by rage or vengeance or anything, once he saw that Puss was no longer someone who would constantly disrespect life, and by extension death, he lets go of his vendetta. Not very evil of him. So if he's not good, and he's not evil, what's left?

[@Sketchfan]

The coins on his eyes was a reference to an old tradition when burning the dead. You’d place a coin in their mouth or two over their eyes as a toll to the ferryman for crossing the river Styx

[@synderthmc]

Yeah, i think the mouth one is a greek tradition and the over the eyes was roman

[@alecLogan]

Actually a misnomer. _No_ singular religion or nation featured coins over eyes, but the mouth one was popular enough that people _made up_ a nonspecific one to involve the eyes, and it immediately stuck as if a specific one originated it. Greeks had coins in mouths for, yes, payment to Charon, but not eyes.

[@Squeekysquid]

@@alecLogan The mouth one makes me curious as to why the mouth. What's the significance?

[@CrownofMischief]

​@@Squeekysquid​If I had to guess, it's just an easy way to make sure it stays on the person instead of rolling off or something. The alternative is to stick it up the other end

[@Squeekysquid]

@@CrownofMischief Which is obviously far less dignified.

[@gaetanotruisi1211]

I love how this movie depicts each and every f the main types of antagonists in media: 1) An irredeemable villain, who's evil just because, while still being threatening and smart, with Jack Horner 2) A villain with deep trauma who's trying to give themselves a better life, while not realizing how luck they are, until the end, with Goldylock 3) A force of nature that is not inherently evil, but an unavoidable danger that the protagonist might face, even with incredible risks, with Death And somehow, this doesn't feel corny or forced. It's pretty natural, the way it's integrated.

[@josephperez2004]

Having all three helped because it meant none of them had to play to a trope that didn't fit, like having one do a comical moment when they aren't a comical character. It let them better carry their creative load.

[@hayond656]

Oh shit! The "Realistic depiction of a panic attack" movie. Jokes aside I loved this movie. Thanks patreon voters

[@samwallaceart288]

I don't get why that's a meme. It's a good scene

[@cristianzepeda3082]

​@@samwallaceart288 because around the same time Velma had a (bad) panic atack scene and they were compared a lot

[@EthanKennedy-i7n]

darktannyan pfp mentioned raaah wtf is a bad gacha game!!!

[@hayond656]

@@samwallaceart288 Also because at the time everyone was talking about that scene using that Exact phrase. It's was in like, every single Movie Review I find it funny that Even Alicia said it

[@vanilla6326]

A couple little things; I’m not sure if this was always the direction of the film but Antonio Banderas, the voice of Puss for all of his appearances suffered from some pretty serious heart issues that really had him facing his own mortality so he connects with the themes of the film on that level. 2nd, perrito is literally the perfect therapy dog for Puss. For anyone who doesn’t know therapy dogs for people with anxiety disorders especially tend to be medium to large breeds so that there’s enough weight in their heads to put pressure on and regulate diaphragm movement during panic attacks. Perrito isn’t capable of doing that for a person but he *can* do that for Puss.

[@GuukanKitsune]

What is my favorite thing is how Puss says goodbye to Death. "Hasta la Muerte." = "Until I Die." It's a play on words combining 'Hasta la vista' (Until I see you) with the spoken duel challenge of 'To the death.' He is telling Death 'I know this fight's not over, we're gonna meet again, and when we do _,,I am going to fight as hard for my last life then as I did today.' Which is why Death smiles before he leaves... Puss now appreciates the value of his life, and that is all Death wanted in the first place.

[@BroNovaGaming]

"You wouldn't shoot a puppy, would ya Jack!?" "Yes, in the face, why?"

[@ghostspider2056]

4:14 I think it’s because they intentionally used choppy animation. Where it feels like there’s a slight lag, but it actually done well.

[@coranbaker6401]

The panic attack scene was so good, that people started throwing them into a bunch of other properties to the point that, "Help, I'm having a realistic depiction of a panic attack!", became a meme for a while.

[@gligar45]

Since everyone else is saying thier three antagonist types, I'll toss in mine, based on thier relation to the protagonist and the goal. Goldie is the 'Rival': she has no direct antagonism with the protagonist, she is just after the same goal, thus they enter conflict. Big Jack Horner is the 'Villian': His goals are so monstrous and against what the protagonist wants, that the protagonist apposes him on principle, his conflict is when the protagonist stands in his way. Death is the 'Nemesis': He has no interest in the wider goal, and is here to appose the protagonist directly, he has no stakes in the situation beyond his conflict with the protagonist.

[@ghostspider2056]

9:13 I think the correct lesson is be responsible, Puss took all his lives for granted thinking he was like immortal.

[@SuperiorPosterior]

23:32 I've had two panic attacks in my life, both within a year of each other, and both because of a sudden change in my visual acuity. The first time I was driving, everything was normal, and then suddenly I blinked and couldn't see the oncoming traffic. A few months' worth of tests later and I was diagnosed with keratoconus. About eight months after my initial realization that something was wrong, I woke up one morning to... nothing. It wasn't just dark, or blurry vision, but NOTHING. I couldn't *_see_* anymore. I hyperventilated so much I passed out, and I woke up hours later, eyes working, huddled against my dresser, on the opposite side of my room from my bed. Watching this scene brought me back to that moment in my bedroom where I saw Nothing, and the last stressful shred of that nightmare finally let me go. Catharsis like I've always needed, over a decade in the making.

[@TheArtSozosha]

I love how there are two types of people when it comes to Perrito, either, they just love him couse he's an adorable dog and friendly, or, they just don't like him...for about 5 minutes and people start loving him more and more. and yeah, as someone who has trauma, I gotta tell ya: the amount of times I've just been like "it is what it is" while everyone around me is just like "...omg, that is so messed up" has stacked up so much, I have lost count. above it all, I just love the interaction of: "So, I got a great story and a free sweater out of it. Win win!" "dude, you didn't win. you, of all people should have a wish!" "I already have a comfy sweater and two best friends. I got everything I could wish for! no magic required." because I have had that conversation a number of times in the past. sometimes people with trauma just have been in situations so low, that something as simple as a couple of friends and a sweater just makes all of that feel like nothing in comparison. stuff like this is why I hate the notion of trauma being fuel for a power fantasy or being a hero/villain being the most popular takes every single time, or even people who have nothing else better to do but to dump all of it onto everyone as if anyone asked and that's it. because Trauma, is not some in game item for an end goal like getting stronger, or making friends. Trauma affects alot of people differently. and if someone's way of coping is to look on the bright side of things and want the simple life to be happy, then that's what it is. *if it does get concerningly serious and you know and see them harming themselves or others, please do try to get them help.*

[@jaylenharris343]

I love how even if Death doesn't show up as frequent as other villains do. The moments when he does, he just menacing and imposing asf. It's no wonder he quickly became people's favorite villian.

[@heardofrvb]

In more ways than one, judging by the fanart.

[@MakeMeLOLZ101]

I watched this movie in theater in Jan 2023. 2 months prior I lost my chihuahua to heart failure. He was so friendly and such a source of comfort to my family. When Perrito layed his head on Puss' lap to calm him down I cried in the theater, thinking of my dog.

[@D_YellowMadness]

I did the same thing but I was thinking of my kitten.

[@ma.2089]

Same. I lost my cat as well.

[@Regal99]

The cave scene with Puss interacting with his past lives was brilliant. You think he's about to fall back into his old habits, but when his past lives encourage him to ditch Kitty and Perrito, he's baffled. Then, when mocked, he faces the fact he's a very flawed individual. And with Death, I wondered if it'd be one of those things where only the main character encounters something, so I was excited when everyone else heard the whistle and saw Death appear.

[@nicktechnubyte1184]

This movie is absolutely perfect in every single way! Glad you got to watch it! The wolf whistle is so chilling!

[@justastudent8099]

I love how complex death is by the end of the movie, at least my parents talked about la muerte in the sense of you decide how death is viewed as. If you do more animated reactions I would say Prince of Egypt is a really beautifully handsaws film.

[@agarciahunter]

Ah yes. The film that is the perfect counter to the “who cares if it’s stupid, it’s made for kids” criticism.

[@filipvadas7602]

Fun fact: Death putting the coins in his eyes is likely in reference to the Ancient Greek tradition of putting 2 coins on the eye lids of the deceased so that they can use it pay the boatman Charon for a ride on his boat and passage to their intended part of the afterlife

[@felwalkr_94]

Yup!

[@TheyCallMeDio]

Another fun fact: In some places that also practices this tradition, they would put the coins in the mouth instead. Because grave robbers were a big deal back then

[@filipvadas7602]

​@@TheyCallMeDio yup.

[@Petrovious]

I'm not sure if you're still reading these comments, but I'll comment this here anyway: This was a good reaction! A big recommendation for an animated show you should watch is "The Dragon Prince." It's a fantasy series about tensions between the humans and elves/magical creatures of a land called Xadia. It's a great show with good writing, themes such as forgiveness, and some comedy here and there. Also, one of the creators was the head writer for "Avatar: The Last Airbender," and at least 2 voice actors from ATLA are in the show as well! It currently has 6 seasons with 9 episodes each (and a 7th season coming in December). I would say more, but I'm not the best at describing things, and I don't want to spoil anything. You should check it out! I haven't seen that many people react to it. Edit: Also: something something starlight

[@tannerprice2018]

Gotta love how this movie has three types of villains all at once. The sympathetic villains with Goldilocks and the Three Bears, the enjoyable flat-out-evil villains with Jack Horner, and the scary as hell villains with Death. It’s such an enjoyable ride with these three. Also, Starlight.

[@shocker2799]

21:39 SHE SAID THE MEME! (For context, there was a meme going around for a while after this movie came out of animated properties having realistic depictions of panic attacks)

[@b.r.a.d.]

i was going to comment the same thing xD

[@FrostyFyre]

ALICIA DROP EVERYTHING! If you’re doing animated show Saturdays or anything like that, you HAVE to check out Nimona, such an amazing movie

[@FrostyFyre]

Affluent Patreon voters, I beg of you! Also, side note: starlight!

[@goldenapplesaga5446]

I fully agree!!

[@drewo.127]

♾️X 10!

[@antonioarreola3097]

And "Next Gen" on Netflix, too.

[@daysand123]

Theres a lot of cool hidden details in this movie. Like how you can see death among the crowd watching the fight with the giant at the beginning. Bringing a lot more reality to later on when death says he was there watching Puss waste his lives each time and how much it pissed him off.

[@Seef137]

2:36 Lose blood during cancer treatment. Watches vampires who crave blood...checks out. Handshakes all around.

[@sarmadhabibkhan3036]

Oh so THAT'S where I've heard "Starlight, Star bright" before. The Lullaby. P.S. This is one of the best DreamWorks movies of all time

[@abnegazher]

Yeah. The Lobo's voiced by the Weakest Brazilian VA.

[@sowitapid]

This is the best movie that nobody ever wanted. Noone in the audience wanted a sequel to puss in boots. Everybody was like "really? they're making a sequel to THAT?" And then it blew everybody away.

[@jk844100]

A cool little detail is that Goldilocks’ wish is told to us from the moment their wanted poster appears. After the wanted poster gets ripped up the only legible text on it is “Want Family”

[@dragonknightleader]

A fun fact about the moments that death shows up, he only appears in places where death has occurred or is involved. When he shows up the first time its after Puss dies his eighth death, when he shows up at the Horner Compound its after the second Serpent Sister has been turned into gold, and thus died. The battle at the River of Relaxation its quite obvious why he shows up, after all a bunch of The Bakers Dozen end up perishing during that fight thanks to Jack's poor aim. As for the Cave of Lost Souls, it could be argued that that place is essentially a realm of death, thus death can go there without needing someone to have died. And finally, he shows up at the Wishing Star after the final member of The Bakers Dozen dies, thus he's able to manifest there for his final confrontation with Puss and Boots.

[@shadowwriter329]

21:41 yep, they did not hold back. They didn’t overdramatize it, they didn’t undersell it or make it as a joke. And it has such an impact. They didn’t even have his friend say something along the lines of how he “became a real therapist dog”. They did it respectfully and it shows.

[@filipvadas7602]

What's interesting about the backstory Jack gives the cricket is that it directly contradicts the flashback we saw earlier in the movie. Perhaps implying Jack is hiding his origins from people out of shame?

[@AquaLantern]

I think that was just a failed marketing campaign, making a nursery rhyme out of their son's name. It didn't work, but Jack still had money and a company to inherit.

[@kriegsmariner_14]

Okay…I don’t know how to say this, and I don’t know if this is the place for this, but I don’t know anywhere else to put it. I’ve had moments in my life that have felt like panic attacks, but I’m not sure they were. Maybe just overwhelming anxiety in a short time period. But no, no, the one I’m thinking of was more than that. I had trouble breathing, I was shaking, and I was actually giving thought to s*icide. I know that’s kinda common here on the internet, but this was the first time I’d ever had thoughts like that where I didn’t immediately stop myself, and I actually started thinking through it. The thoughts and any consideration of them went away as the “attack” subsided, but again, does that constitute a panic attack? It doesn’t seem to from how Alicia is describing it, but I’m not sure.

[@LocalMaple]

27:02 He doesn’t know what those mean. But those were things his prior family called him, and he thought they were roast-off bonding words.

[@wilelloco5041]

This movie uses limited different frame rates at certain points, that's why it has sort of a claymation feel at times. The spiderverse movies also use this technique, I'd recommend you check them out at some point if you haven't!

[@Tina-pl7qi]

10:12 you W H A T?

[@coolwoop]

Right I had no clue

[@FlubbedPig]

Off top of my head, other movies I'd recommend for this new high-end visual style would be "TMNT: Mutant Mayhem", "The Mitchells vs. The Machines", "Wild Robot", and the Spider-verse movies if you haven't already seen them. "Klaus" is also beautiful from a different visual style, but I would still WHOLEHEARTEDLY recommend it for a Christmas movie reaction.

[@Hamantha]

28:04 I should clarify, you were correct as that’s what he was supposed to symbolize and make him fear. He was bringing up this moment that he’s still just straight up Death. Puss felt what he felt and you gathered the right themes, he’s just still a tangible threat! ❤

[@EnderStine]

i absolutely love how unapologetically evil the villian is

[@drewo.127]

Jack Horner is hilariously and gorgeously pure evil!

[@EnderStine]

@drewo.127 I think one of my favorite lines is "you wouldnt shoot a puppy would you" with his responce being " yeah in the face why" like he is the i would drop kick a baby for their candy type of evil

[@zipscool]

Antonio Banderas has the kind of voice where I'd sit and listen to this man read his grocery list for hours and still love every second.

[@ViewerOnline101]

When I first saw this I thought Goldi was going to decide to use the wish to become a bear and say how she could now feel like a real part of the family, something like how they could now be the Four Bears instead of Golilocks and the Three Bears, but then we'd get a real wholesome speech from the bears of how they always saw her as part of the family, even though she wasn't a bear.

[@DParkerNunya]

I genuinely love how the film starts with the wishing nursery rhyme. Everytime I hear "Starlight" I just get this little smile. 12/10 movie.

[@therwbyfamilton8023]

PLEASE REACT TO PRINCE OF EGYPT! That movie is Dreamworks Magnum Opus, and is a masterpiece!

[@FubukiTheIcyKing]

It's a really good movie that is really underappreciated, and I wish it would get rereleased.

[@StarkKarstVT]

The first time I had a panic attack, I did think I was having a heart attack. I was so light headed and dizzy and my heart was racing. So seeing Puss go through one and how they depicted it felt so real to me.

[@jackhearts7957]

The coin in his eyes is an old thing people would do, so that the soul of the dead had money to pay for safe passage in the underworld

[@felwalkr_94]

Specifically, to be able to pay the ferryman Charon. From Greek Mythology.

[@jackhearts7957]

@felwalkr_94 yeah exactly, I just couldn't be assed to figure out the spelling in english

[@PhantomShadow224]

Listening to her being super invested in the animation, I kinda hope Alicia reacts to the Spiderverse movies some day

[@rickymoranjr9609]

Perito was a great addition to this movie especially when he learned to make the cutsie eyes that Puss can do

[@ianoliver2224]

I'm really happy with DreamWorks' new rep as a studio making these movies with different colorful styles and out-of-this-world stories and emotions. Like, this movie was my favorite movie of the year when it came out and I really want to see The Wild Robot.

[@LordHypertronUniversum]

2:23 I was about to ask if she knows "The Last Wish" is a Sequel. The First "Puss in Boots" movie, may not be that good, but it should at least be acknowledged for existing.

[@ryanwight9116]

A true gem of a movie in an ocean of modern bullsh8t/trash movie era And yeah, I’ll say the password: starlight

[@Squirreljinzo]

One of my favorite things about this movie was that everyone got their wish In the end

[@johnmartin4119]

If Alicia intends to do these animation reactions then I would suggest: 1. Prince of Egypt 2. Kung Fu Panda 3. Road to El Dorado 4. Wolf Walkers 5. Wolf Children 6. Spirited Away 7. Coraline 8. Nightmare Before Christmas 9. Secret of NIHM 10. Persepolis I didn’t include any Disney since I don’t know which ones she hasn’t reacted to and she probably will have them on an animation reaction video at some point anyway

[@jsb1100]

17:00 I love that little symbolism where death puts coins in his eyes because in some cultures when you leave a loved one behind you put upon their eyes two coins so they can pay the Charon to take them on the boat to the afterlife.

[@CKprimeval07]

Absolutely loved this movie. This and The Wild Robot are two of Dreamworks' best movies of the decade. Maybe even two of the best animated films of the decade along with Marcel the Shell with Shoes On and Wolfwalkers.

[@Necrobadger]

Oh god, the bedrot depression, yeah. Spent 9 years in that after my abusive ex. Worst part was I couldn't even talk to anyone about it, still haven't told my little sister about it, and I tell her almost everything.

[@Avenger85438]

Such a great way to show how being a fearless hero isn't all it's cracked up to be. Sure you may not fear death, but that doesnt mean you necessarily vlaue life, leading to increasinge acts of arrogance and recklessness, and walking alone might seem cool, but if your not careful it could just mean you've pushed away everyone who cared about you, chasing stardust.

[@Talyrion]

I have to admit, "he turned his trauma into a sweater" is probably one of the greatest lines uttered on KZbin.

[@Romapolitan]

I would definitely recommend watching the Spiderverse movies after this.

[@brandonlewis2861]

Fun fact Death is actually there for Puss's eighth death at the start. If you look closely at the crowd while his running on the rooftops you can actually see Death watching him.

[@Aliulo]

Petitioning for an "Everything Everywhere All At Once" reaction.

[@Ben_Kimber]

The panic attack scene in this movie hit me harder than just about anything else I’d seen in a movie in a long time. I have several years of experience with panic attacks, and this portrayal really hit home. It does feel like this, but mine have rarely ended that fast. No words from the outside can break a strong panic attack. Not the ones I’ve had. What I wouldn’t have given to have had a therapy dog present during each of them. I still have not discovered a way to get out of a panic attack, so at this point the most I can do is just ride it out until it eventually ends on its own. Some of my worst panic attacks have lasted for over an hour, and up to two, and left me mentally and emotionally exhausted for up to a week after.

[@ikeking6797]

Starlight, star bright, the wolf comes in the dead of night

[@EditDeath]

From what I've heard, during the fight scenes they actually reduced the number of frames per second in order to create that stylized flow of movement. To me it's like every frame's a painting, and we're getting just barely enough time to appreciate them before it moves to the next

[@terryhiggins5077]

Starlight, star bright, First star I see tonight, I wish I may, I wish I might, Have this wish I wish tonight. This movie had no right being this good, but it is in fact that good:v

[@Melphas]

22:00 reminds me of when this came out and people were comparing the panic attack in The Last Wish to the one in Velma. You can guess which one people perfer.

[@Theunholyborn]

A very important detail I haven't seen someone bring up in this comment section is that Antonio Bandereas the voice of Puss suffered a major heartattack that almost killed and crippled him and made him quit acting all together. It really puts the theme of mortality and valuing life into perspective. Side note: This movie was the saving grace for me and my mother when we lost dogs who'd been with us for more than a decade.

[@AlphaOmegaInfinity]

This movie was so good. Lot of well written subtleties about heavier themes. And a good honestly evil antagonist in Jack

[@RADHD-q9q]

And another good movie is Mitchells vs. Machines, animated and lots of colors, definitely recommend

[@OneAndOnlyWendigo]

I could go on for hours about how much I love this movie, from the story and characters to the impeccable animation and damn gorgeous visuals, but none of that is why this movie hit so hard for me. When it came out, I was still grappling with my first real existential crisis, and after 3 weeks of that and school besides, I was not in a good place and I was getting nothing done except panicking. Then my brother took me to see this movie and I was amazed and in love like many others were. But most of all, I felt at ease. This movie helped me accept the reality of death and that someday the sun will rise without me to see it. Regardless of what awaits on the other side, I only have this ONE life; I will make it count, do what I can, then when my time comes, I’ll be done running.

[@franciscojaviermendezrinco1902]

Something curious, before the movie was made, Antonio Banderas, Puss's voice actor, almost died of a heart attack. This movie came so close to home for him.

[@zy1an]

rewatching the movie and seeing Death in the crowds before he was even introduced was cool. DreamWorks puts out some REALLY good movies when they want to.

[@milliegoodwin5389]

Fun fact: the coins are a hint to death's true identity In ancient Greece people were buried with a gold coin over each eye; to be used to pay for the ferry into the afterlife

[@franciscojaviermendezrinco1902]

You reaction of Perrito's backstory was like Kitty's. She even covered her mouth of pure shock of how many horrible things he said happened to him and still keeps being an optimist.

[@TheLightbane]

4:51 OHHHH we all felt that

[@PrixtoTNT]

This movie was soo amazing in so many ways. The characters, the story, the animation, the comedy, the seriousness. Love it so much. And even the last scene, hearing the Shrek song again felt so unexpectedly beautiful lol

[@j-train13]

So, people talk about that panic attack a lot but not as much attention is given to Perrito. He wants to become a therapy dog, and when he sees Puss having a panic attack, what does he do? Simply lay his head across his stomach and make his presence known to Puss that he's there to help. But here's the thing, THAT'S A REAL METHOD USED BY REAL THERAPY DOGS. It's called Deep Pressure Therapy, a technique used for people having panic attacks to help regulate their breathing and pull themselves out of it.

[@kittyhawk3831]

I discovered your channel just recently, and I'm really enjoying it! You do a great job keeping the content engaging with good commentary rather than a "wow that was crazy" approach a lot of reaction channels lean into, lol. Really appreciate how you use your film background and life experiences to keep the content informative and transformative alongside your reactions. This is great content, thanks for sharing! Also this is one of the best movies I've ever seen! :D

[@Sovreign071]

Timeline-wise, Puss in Boots 1 is set before Shrek 2, and Puss in Boots 2 is set after Shrek 4. How long after... we'll see. Also, the Wolf putting coins on his eyes is a reference to ancient Greek funeral rites, to pay the boatman to cross the river Styx. And of course, Starlight.

[@ultra824]

If you're planning to do more animated film reactions, I recommend Nimona and The Mitchells vs the Machines

[@redgunnit]

Fun fact: In Spanish, the suffix -ito means "little." So that means the Gatito Blade translates to Little Cat blade, and Perrito can translate as Little Doggy.

[@SuperMandibleclaw]

What's great is that you can actually see death for a brief second near the beginning of the movie

[@blackdragon227]

This was such a fun one to see in theaters. If you ever get the chance, you really should. Also every scene with Death is so delightfully horror themed, especially the bit of putting the coins on the eyes. Loved that reference to Greek burials.

[@BroNovaGaming]

There is SO MUCH detail in this movie there is no way to even begin! Like how when they were breaking down Puss' Deaths, Death is in the corners of the number cards as part of the design. How Death doesn't show up on the Dark Forest map because he isn't technically a person. How you can LITERALLY SEE HIM IN THE CROWD OF PEOPLE DURRING THE GIANT FIGHT AT THE BEGINNING! This movie is pure Class and it's a bloody masterpiece!

[@TheSilentEninja]

Spiderverse truly changed the course of animation forever, it's influences are all over this film. Love both of them so much

[@X-CALABA]

Idk if anyone has mentioned this, but if you look in the crowd in that beginning fight, you can see Death lurking in the background, watching as Puss fought without a care in the world

[@venom890]

I love that you can see Death watching him as he fought the giant

[@maskedgamerjoker6148]

The VA of Puss in boots is also in Spy Kids and Zorro (the 1990s)

[@Riggs_The_Roadie]

And The Mariachi in Desperado and Once Upon a Time in Mexico.