Puss in Boots (1985)

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A young man (Gregory Hines) journeys from rags-to-riches thanks to his talented Puss in Boots (Ben Vereen). Starring Ben Vereen, Gregory Hines, Alfre Woodard, George Kirby, and Brock Peters. Narrated by Shelley Duvall.

Movie Summary
The film "Puss in Boots" is a 1985 tv movie, directed by Eugene Marner and is the adjustment of the traditional fairy tale of the exact same name initially written by Charles Perrault. The movie stars Christopher Walken as Puss and features a great supporting cast consisting of Jason Connery, Charmian Carr, and Yossi Graber as the king.

Plot Summary
"Puss in Boots" starts with Corin (Jason Connery), a miller's child, acquiring a relatively common cat from his dad. His siblings get the mill and the donkey, leaving Corin sensation like he got the short end of the stick. However, this feline is not normal. Assisted by fortune, Corin turns out to have acquired a talking cat called Puss, who is wise and cunning. Puss, represented strikingly by Christopher Walken, dons a set of boots and decides to turn his poor, unlucky master into a nobleman.

Puss develops an elaborate plan - he provides a rabbit to the king, claiming it to be a gift from his master, the fictitious Marquis of Carabas. The king is fascinated and reveals his dream to satisfy this generous Marquis. Puss continues his crafty plans, tricking ogres to transform into mice and subsequently consuming them, thus turning their large, enormous castle into the residential or commercial property of the Marquis of Carabas.

The climax of the movie comes when Puss baits an enormous shape-shifting ogre into changing into a mouse, which he quickly feasts on, reclaiming the animal's wealth for the Marquis of Carabas. This deceptiveness enables Corin to marry the princess and live a wealthy life. In a touching twist of fate, the once-poor Corin becomes a nobleman.

Performances
Christopher Walken provides an extraordinary performance as Puss, injecting his signature beauty and charm into the furry and crafty hero. Jason Connery as Corin appropriately plays the naive and susceptible young man who turns into a successful lord under the guiding paw of his feline.

Cinematic Appeal
The movie welcomes its fairy tale origins, resulting in a wonderful and captivating cinematic appeal, achieved through sensational outfits, memorable efficiencies, and enchanting landscapes. It likewise has the additional appeal of dance sequences choreographed by none other than George Balanchine, a noteworthy figure in the field of choreography.

Conclusion
"Puss in Boots", though an old film made for television, is a wonderful adjustment of the prominent fairy tale. It captivates audiences by serving a combination of magic, beauty, humor, and a dash of romance. The movie remains faithful to the original story while adding a special style through the components of dance sequences, well-depicted by Walken. This movie is pleasurable for both children and adults, making it a timeless classic.

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