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Universal Studios | 2011 | 90 min | Rated PG | Nov 22, 2022

Puss in Boots 4K (Blu-ray Movie)

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Movie rating

6.8
 / 10

Blu-ray rating

Users0.0 of 50.0
Reviewer4.0 of 54.0
Overall4.0 of 54.0

Overview

Puss in Boots 4K (2011)

A story about the events leading up to the sword fighting cat's meeting with Shrek and his friends.

Starring: Antonio Banderas, Salma Hayek, Zach Galifianakis, Amy Sedaris, Billy Bob Thornton
Director: Chris Miller (V)

Family100%
Adventure88%
Animation85%
Fantasy67%
Comedy58%

Specifications

  • Video

    Video codec: HEVC / H.265
    Video resolution: 4K (2160p)
    Aspect ratio: 2.35:1
    Original aspect ratio: 2.39:1

  • Audio

    English: DTS:X
    English: DTS-HD Master Audio 7.1 (48kHz, 24-bit)
    French: DTS 5.1 (48kHz, 24-bit)
    Spanish: DTS 5.1 (48kHz, 24-bit)

  • Subtitles

    English SDH, French, Spanish

  • Discs

    Blu-ray Disc
    Two-disc set (2 BDs)
    Digital copy
    4K Ultra HD

  • Packaging

    Slipcover in original pressing

  • Playback

    Region A (B, C untested)

Review

Rating summary

Movie3.0 of 53.0
Video5.0 of 55.0
Audio4.5 of 54.5
Extras3.5 of 53.5
Overall4.0 of 54.0

Puss in Boots 4K Blu-ray Movie Review

Reviewed by Martin Liebman March 9, 2023

Universal has released the fan-favorite 2011 film 'Puss in Boots' to the UHD format. New specifications include 2160p/HDR video and DTS:X audio. No new supplements are included, but the bundled Blu-ray is identical to the one DreamWorks issued in 2012 and it includes a myriad of extras.


At the spectacular 'Festíval del Fuego,' the heroic feline Puss (voiced by Antonio Banderas) learns that a pair of larger-than-life outlaws -- Jack and Jill (voiced by Billy Bob Thornton and Amy Sedaris) -- have come into possession of magic beans, supposedly the same beans for which he has been searching half his life. It seems like a simple enough snatch-and-grab operation. Puss skillfully enters the Jack and Jill residence but his plans are thwarted by the arrival of a second cat burglar, a mysterious masked feline with moves to match Puss' and a cunning that knows no bounds. The operation is a failure; neither cat captures the beans and both barely escape with their lives. Puss learns that his rival is...a girl. She's Kitty Softpaws (voiced by Salma Hayek), a feline as devious as she is sexy. Puss is further surprised to learn that she's in cahoots with none other than Humpty Alexander Dumpty (voiced by Zach Galifianakis), his old schoolmate, once best friend, and long-ago traitor. Both see fault in the other following their last run-in with the law, but Humpty convinces Puss to join him and Softpaws on an adventure to not only steal the beans, but to plant them, climb the beanstalk into the clouds, and recover the golden goose to set themselves up for life. Can Puss trust his former blood brother? Is there really something atop the mythical beanstalk? Can they overpower the much larger and devious Jack and Jill? It's a good thing Puss has nine lives with which to find out.

For a full film review, please click here.


Puss in Boots 4K Blu-ray Movie, Video Quality  5.0 of 5

The included screenshots are sourced from a 1080p Blu-ray disc.

Universal's 2160p/HDR UHD presentation of Puss in Boots offers modest gain in terms of clarity at the increased resolution, but it does offer deeper and more satisfying colors under the HDR color grading. First, the colors. Viewers will appreciate the enhanced colors immediately with a close-up of Puss' orange fur and green eyes at film's outset, both of which enchant with significant color punch and nuance, though to be sure neither are a radical departure from the Blu-ray; these are simply gradation enhancements and improvements, not a wholesale tonal alteration. The movie can be fairly dark and fairly warm but a number of color examples do find some significant gains in terms of vitality and nuance compared to the Blu-ray, notably the aforementioned fur, Little Boy Blue, natural greens, and the like. Black levels depth is superior here, and the image is notably darker compared to the Blu-ray as well. In terms of textural gains, there are not many. The UHD squeezes out every last bit of digital detail from the material, which is barely more than the Blu-ray. Overall clarity enjoys slight gains, and the finest of fine details are a touch sharper, but outside of the more obvious HDR differences viewers would be hard pressed to note differences between the Blu-ray and UHD. It's better, but not by much. So, the color grading is where this one is best viewed against the Blu-ray, and there's enough distinction here, and superiority, to label it worth the upgrade cost.


Puss in Boots 4K Blu-ray Movie, Audio Quality  4.5 of 5

The new DTS:X soundtrack is not a wild reworking of the core material found on the previous Blu-ray's 7.1 lossless offering. The added overhead channels feature few discrete effects but do present some atmosphere and support elements with height awareness for a fuller, more agreeably immersive audio experience. The core of the elements remains, however, with tightly detailed music and well-defined sound effects. Spacing is very good in the traditional layout as well, with seamless directionality and precision placement both approaching audio perfection. The track's clarity, combined with its aggressive surround engagement and well-defined low-end support, make for a winning combination. Dialogue, of course, holds clarity and center positioning for the duration.


Puss in Boots 4K Blu-ray Movie, Special Features and Extras  3.5 of 5

The included legacy Blu-ray disc contains the entirety of the supplemental suite while the UHD includes a handful of those same extras. See below for a list of what's included (and which are on the UHD disc) and please click here for full coverage. A Movies Anywhere digital copy code is included with purchase. This release ships with an embossed slipcover.

  • Puss in Boots: The Three Diablos: Also on the UHD disc.
  • A DreamWorks Fairy Tale
  • Puss' Paw Pouncing Challenge
  • The Animators' Corner
  • Trivia Track
  • Previews
  • Purr-Fect Pairing: The Voices Behind the Legend: Also on the UHD disc.
  • Deleted Scenes: Also on the UHD disc.
  • Kitten to Cat: Also on the UHD disc.
  • Glitter Box Dance Off!: Also on the UHD disc.
  • Klepto Kitty: Also on the UHD disc.
  • Kitty Keyboard
  • Fairytale Pop-Up Book
  • Kitty Strikes Again
  • World of DreamWorks Animation


Puss in Boots 4K Blu-ray Movie, Overall Score and Recommendation  4.0 of 5

Puss in Boots is a solid but slightly disappointing Shrek spinoff. The animation rocks and the characters are largely excellent, but the storyline is a bit thin and the jokes are at their best when playing on cat-isms, proving hit-or-miss otherwise. Still, it's a good, relatively clean, fun ride that should entertain the target audience and at least keep mom and dad halfway interested. This is best enjoyed as raw eye candy above all else; check out Shrek Forever After for a far more well-rounded fairy tale-gone-haywire animated adventure and for a movie that doesn't merely lump all its best moments into the trailer. Universal's new UHD release offers a superior color palette under the HDR parameters, but the core clarity and detailing are only marginally better at the boosted resolution. The DTS:X soundtrack is solid but not a significant move forward from the existing 7.1 track on the Blu-ray. Still, superfans will find the HDR grading sufficient to warrant a re-buy and replacement for their well-loved and decade-old 1080p disc.