Arts & Entertainment
'Puss in Boots' is Purr-fect Family Flick
That swashbuckling cat from the "Shrek" movies brings his suave swagger to a 3-D animated film the entire family should enjoy.
This Shrek spin-off is actually a prequel that tells the story of Puss in Boots, an adventurous kitty voiced with great charisma by Antonio Banderas.
Our favorite cat teams up with the lively Kitty Softpaws (Salma Hayek) on a dangerous search for Jack and Jill's "magic beans". They get help in their quest from Humpty Dumpty (Zach Galifianakis) as they climb the beanstalk to a castle in the clouds to nab the golden goose in order to repay their debts back home.
There are more cat jokes and fairy-tale references in this story than I have time to mention. The Puss in Boots character was one of the best parts of the Shrek movies, but a little of him goes a long way. The feline has some trouble maintaining his shtick for 90 minutes, so the flick-o-meter gives Puss in Boots a four out of five.
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On the plus side, the movie is lively, colorful and family friendly. The 3-D is really not that bad either, but I don't like wearing those glasses. Like most animated films, there are little nuggets of wisdom but don't expect this fairy tale to play out the way you remember it from your childhood — especially with this cheeky, Zorro-like cat as the lead.
Showtimes:
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You can find "Puss in Boots" in South Cobb Patch at at 12 p.m., 12:30 p.m., 2:20 p.m., 2:50 p.m., 4:50 p.m., 7:30 p.m., 8 p.m. and 10 p.m.
After the Show:
On Saturday, bring the kids out to enjoy a fun and safe Halloween event this year, at the , 12th Annual Fall Festival of Fun from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. Some of the activities at this free event, will include arts-and-crafts projects, games, inflatable rides, police and fire demonstrations, a photo booth, and costume and coloring contests. Be sure the kids bring their trick or treat bags to receive free candy. There is a nominal fee for concession items and the inflatable rides, but parking and admission to the event is free.
