Puss in Boots: The Three Diablos

Puss in Boots: The Three Diablos is currently streaming on major platforms, and it delivers exactly the kind of comedy that earns a loyal following. It says what it needs to say in one sitting, no filler. A 7/10 rating says what the writing already makes obvious: this one works. Antonio Banderas's performance alone is worth the time investment. There is no real reason to keep putting it off.

Part of the current wave of titles people are actually watching, Puss in Boots: The Three Diablos earns its spot. The jokes in Puss in Boots: The Three Diablos land because the characters underneath them are worth caring about. Puss in Boots is on a mission to recover the Princess' stolen ruby from the notorious French thief, Whisperer. Reluctantly accompanied by three little kittens, Three Diablos, Puss must tame them before they endanger the mission. Antonio Banderas and Gilles Marini lead a cast that brings real weight to the material. It was released in 2012. The real test of any comedy is whether it is still funny once you know all the jokes, and Puss in Boots: The Three Diablos holds up on rewatch in a way that separates it from one-off curiosities. It knows exactly what it is, and does not try to be anything else.

Puss in Boots: The Three Diablos is the kind of thing you put on in the background and end up fully watching. It stands on its own even without an obvious comparison point. Short enough to finish in one sitting, substantial enough to feel satisfying. Antonio Banderas sets the tone, but the supporting cast is where a lot of the best moments come from. A reliable pick for any night you want quality comedy without the homework.