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Puss in Boots: The Last Wish is flashy. Its script is cliche but includes serviceable themes of mortality. Some might excuse its writing as targeted toward children, but a script can be substantial for all ages. Ultimately, there are flat characters, predictable arcs, transparent dialogue, generic plot points, and mediocre humor. Furthermore, the voice acting is limited. Banderas is ideal casting but there isn't much range, intensity, or flamboyance to any performance. Still, it's all executed competently and the premise cleverly recontextualized fairy tales. So The Last Wish is built on an adequate foundation even if it doesn't go anywhere particularly fresh.
Technically, The Last Wish updates classic influences with painterly animations. Switching from 3D CGI to 2D hand-drawings (plus varied frame rates), the action pops with impressionistic motion. Also, it balances real textures and surreal vectorization. The energetic editing uses wipes, match cuts, smash inserts, jump cuts, dissolves, montages, and creative transitions. Its garish sound adds voiceovers, stings, emphasis, muffling, echoes, and complex genre elements. These aspects solidify the production design marriage of medieval fantasy with modern cartoons. Meanwhile, there's proactive imagery and dynamic music. Overall, The Last Wish has derivative drama but an inspired blast of audiovisuals.
Writing: 5/10
Direction: 8/10
Cinematography: 8/10
Acting: 6/10
Editing: 9/10
Sound: 9/10
Score/Soundtrack: 8/10
Production Design: 10/10
Casting: 8/10
Effects: 10/10
Overall Score: 8.1/10
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