Puss in Boots (2011): DVD Release 2/24/2012

Puss in Boots (2011) has been announced for DVD/Blu-ray release for February 24, 2012. It really is about three months now between theatre release date and DVD release date. No wonder I have less and less interest in going to the movies anymore. Well, then there's also the quality and content of the movies, but that's another conversation... Still, I tend to preorder the few movies that interest me since a DVD is still less than a trip for two to the theatre and I can watch it again.

You currently have two options for formatting: Puss in Boots DVD and Puss in Boots (Two-disc Blu-ray/DVD Combo + Digital Copy). The prices are average right now but I imagine they will drop a few more dollars which will happen automatically if you order somewhere with a lowest price guarantee like at Amazon.

Also, for a limited time, you can save $5 select discs when you use the code "SOFTPAWS" at checkout on Amazon. I almost missed that, so I wanted to point it out to you, too.

I haven't seen the movie yet. Probably won't until it is on DVD. I haven't seen The Muppets yet, either. I just finally saw and enjoyed Kung Fu Panda 2 with the family over the holidays. I am not much of a movie goer anymore as I said. But since The Muppets DVD is already up for preorder, too, I will probably wait.

 

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Puss in Boots (2011): Any Fans?

So, has anyone seen Puss in Boots yet? I imagine so and somehow imagine myself the last person who hasn't considering its box office success. My question for you readers is: How many fairy tale references are actually in it? A few? A lot?

I see beanstalks, castles and golden eggs, so yes, a few, at least.

Little did I know when I planned my vacation that so many films and shows would be happening during my absence!

The last official trailer before the film's release:

Puss in Boots (2009) Trailer

So what do I post about a movie that takes its name and title character directly from a fairly well-known fairy tale and then does pretty much nothing with said fairy tale? It's more Zorro and modern day parody than anything else. Yes, I am obviously talking about Puss in Boots which I was reminded of with the trailer this week while watching something with my husband. The most folklore I'm seeing is Humpty Dumpty and a quick glimpse of some beanstalk like plants that may or may not riff on Jack and the Beanstalk. There are Jack and Jill listed as primary characters, too, so there is more nursery rhyme than fairy tale present so far.

The trailer is funny though. I think most of the top cat cliches were addressed in it. Of course, the main plot appears to be one of the biggest Hollywood cliches of all, saving the world from an evil villain that threatens complete destruction. Ugh. I would have preferred a little bit more reference to the original tale since that would have been more interesting...at least to me.

Of course, this is a spin-off of the Shrek series. I enjoyed the first one and the others, not so much. But if Puss gets decent reviews, I will probably see it.

Perhaps my favorite part of the whole thing is how much the character's appearance was based on Gustave Dore's interpretation, very French, but transformed into a very Spanish character for Banderas.




So what do you think?

Puss in Boots by Charles Perrault and illustrated by Fred Marcellino

Puss in Boots by Charles Perrault and illustrated by Fred Marcellino received a Caldecott Honor Medal. It is my favorite picture book rendition of this tale. Marcellino obviously gained some inspiration for his Puss from Gustave Doré. It's hard for an illustrator of this tale not to be influenced directly or indirectly, I believe. Even Puss in Boots in the Shrek movies has some Doré influence.

Description from the publisher:

Fred Marcellino's magnificent interpretation of this classic tale belongs on the shelf of special favorites. "Riveting . . . A provocative, unforgettable visual experience."--1991 Caldecott Committee. ALA Notable Children's Book; Booklist Editors' Choice; The Horn Book's Fanfare Honor List; Publishers Weekly Best Book of the Year; Parenting Reading Magic Award. 1991 Caldecott Honor Book. Full-color illustrations.

And now some illustrations:

Etsy Find: Greeting Cards by LittleBeeHive

Cinderella Greeting Card

More Etsy finds, this time greeting cards by littlebeehive. I like the Retro/Japanese influenced style.

Little Red Riding Hood Greeting Card

Puss in Boots Greeting Card