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Puss in Boots: The Last Wish (2022)
Your Favorite Fearless Hero
The Last Wish's breakneck-pace comedy scenes come off as a bit hyperactive for my tastes, maybe because of just how much it's cramming into its 1 hour, 40 minute runtime, but when it wants to be, it is chillingly good. The best scenes are honest to god 10/10 material, executed to near-perfection. In an age when so many animated kids' films always feel the need to make villains somehow sympathetic or relatable to the audience, here we get some real monsters that get to be unapologetically fun and bloodthirsty. And because of that, we get a hero who feels genuinely imperiled. The film is smart. From its absolutely madcap opening sequence that makes Puss in Boots out to be an invincible Looney Tunes cartoon character, we then get a killer introduction to the movie's big bad who doesn't play by those same wacky rules. Puss has his whole world turned upside down in one gripping life or death fight sequence, and must learn for the first time what it means to be a legend who can actually live up to the high, prideful standard he's set for himself. It takes guts to stand up to terror and truly gamble everything one values-there is a subtle morality that infuses the hero's journey here which feels straight out of the most classic spaghetti westerns. But the emotions expressed come off as much stronger and more genuine for our vulnerable protagonist. His journey really brings out his kindness, understanding, fear, depression, and truly epic bravery which might be enough to move you to tears (amazing range from Antonio Banderas here). And it looks and sounds eye-wateringly gorgeous at times, with bits that beg to be paused and admired on re-watch. This is a great movie and one that absolutely deserves all the love (and word-of-mouth hype) it's been getting. I highly recommend you check it out for a vivid, gag-loaded swashbuckling fantasy with a heart of gold.
The Wylds (2010)
AMAZING MOVIE if you know what you're getting into
I understand all the hate this movie gets because the cover basically lies to you. This is not a big budget kid's fantasy adventure movie. It is a very low budget Christian family film, filled with unintentionally (and times intentionally) hilarious performances and "action sequences." This movie is INCREDIBLE for those aspects just as long as you know what kind of film it is. Go into it with the right attitude and Chris Fable will be an experience better than most of the big-budget Hollywood shlock that has nothing interesting or unique to offer. I guarantee that Chris Fable will find ways to surprise you, not necessarily for the better but it should put a smile on your face regardless. Also I want to give some shoutouts to the hilarious villain at the end (Luc) and Chris for keeping a straight face the whole time. The nice thing about this movie is that it feels way less cynical than many "bad movies" I've seen, it feels genuine like Tommy Wiseau's "The Room." Also the soundtrack was surprisingly good, shame I can't find it anywhere. Really helps set the mood for what turns out to be a finale that will win you over if you like demonic swords, classic Gojira-style robots, and very large hams. Just a taste of some of the bizarre, inexplicable content this movie has to offer. Overall I don't see how you can turn your nose up at this movie unless you were conned into it expecting something different. Lots of bad movies gain cult followings and Chris Fable sorely needs its own. If may not have converted me to Christianity, but it definitely is a movie that must be seen to be believed!