Dreamwork’s upcoming SHREK spin-off has unveiled its final trailer, revealing much more plot and, thankfully this time around, no Pitbull. Originally conceived as a direct-to-DVD sequel back in 2004, PUSS IN BOOTS is to be given an IMAX 3D release in December. ‘Direct-to-DVD’ may not sound promising but TOY STORY 2 was also once intended for the same fate.
A prequel to SHREK, PUSS IN BOOTS sees the feline swashbuckler embark on a journey to steal the Goose that lays the Golden Eggs with friends — or if you prefer, amigos — Humpty Dumpty (Zack Galifianakis) and Kitty (Salma Hayek).
A few moments in the trailer do amuse, the visuals look stunning, and there’s a surprisingly lack of pop culture references (which Dreamworks tend to lay on thick). That said… A single ‘your mama’ joke is one too many. Perhaps certain elements of the script are stuck in ’04.
Watch the trailer below:
PUSS IN BOOTS claws its way into UK cinemas Friday 9th December and is directed by Chris Miller (SHREK THE THIRD).
Joe has a BA in Film and Broadcast Production. He starred as a zombie in E4's Dead Set and can be seen on the DVD extras for literally one frame. His favourite films are Being John Malkovich, Fight Club, Scream and... Bridget Jones's Diary. You can find him on Twitter @karatesluts if you're into that kind of thing.
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