Puss in Boots: The Three Diablos (2012)

Puss in Boots: The Three Diablos is a brisk, charming little caper that understands exactly what makes its hero irresistible: swaggering confidence, a velvet-smooth Antonio Banderas voice, and a comic streak that never takes itself too seriously. The real delight, though, is watching Puss try to run a tight mission while three absurdly cute, wildly unmanageable kittens turn every step into a slapstick test of patience and pride. It has the bright, storybook energy of the Shrek universe in a compact dose—light action, playful peril, and enough clever physical comedy to keep both kids and adults smiling. If you’re expecting a big, emotionally sweeping feature, this isn’t that; but if you want a fast, funny, family-friendly adventure with a mischievous bite, it’s an easy yes.

Puss in Boots: The Three Diablos is trying to be a quick, cute side-adventure that leans on slapstick chaos and the “adorable troublemakers learn a lesson” formula. The problem is it’s very slight and episodic, with humor that skews broad and a story that feels more like an extended bonus feature than something with real momentum or stakes. If you’re expecting the charm, polish, and emotional punch of the full Puss in Boots movies, this will likely feel disposable, and the “kittens betray Puss” bit may be a little intense for very young kids even if it’s played for laughs. Still, Antonio Banderas is reliably fun, the animation is serviceable, and it’s an easy pick if you just want a short, harmless dose of Puss being Puss.