Eleven years after his first solo film and 18 years after debuting in 'Shrek 2,' Puss in Boots is back in 'Puss in Boots: The Last Wish,' now showing in cinemas across Middle East.

Salma Hayek, who voices Kitty Softpaws alongside Antonio Banderas' Puss in animated adventure, said in an interview with Arab News, "We've been wanting to do this, Antonio and I, for whole decade. And there were some hopes that it was going to get done like four times in middle and then it didn't happen. And I'm glad it didn't because it was for better."

Story sees legendary hero Puss in Boots losing his magical immortality and living his ninth and final life. To regain his former glory, he races to find mythic wishing star, fighting against villains and his own fear of having to give up his life of adventure.

"Movie is very daring. It steps in territory which allowed us to go little bit deeper and you know, so exploring complexities and depth of human spirit," said Banderas to Arab News. "If I had nine lives, of course I would be fantastic hero because, you know, I wouldn't be afraid of dying. But if you have one, whole entire ballgame changes."

'Puss in Boots: The Last Wish' has already received recognition at Golden Globes where it's been nominated for best animated feature and at Red Sea Film Festival where Banderas screened movie for fans.

Published in The Daily National Courier, December, 23 2022

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