This is a re-upload as the last one got a copyright claim, blocking it in a bunch of different countries. Hopefully this one skates by. Thank you!

Imagine creating a sequel of the highest grossing film for 10 years only to be beaten by cat with a metal toothpick

I just love how death positive the movie actually is. Death isn't bad, it's just the thing that gives life its value and should be taken seriously.

The fact that Death is not played for laughs AT ALL is great

"He laughed in the face of death, until death laughed back" Wheeew that hit so hard

Death’s motivation can be summed up in one phrase: “I’m not taking that disrespect”

"You know, I'm not really a cat person. I find the very idea of NINE lives absurd. And you didn't value any of them. So why don't I do us both a favor and take this last one now?" - Death

‘Life once told Death, why do people love him, and Fear her, and Death responded; because you’re a beautiful lie, and I’m a terrible truth.’

"Everyone needs the hero but they don't need the person behind the mask." Wow. Just wow. That is amazing insight. You've definitely earned your name sake as being a sage!

“People and love makes the life worth living” couldn’t have said it any better. This is why I love this movie so much.

I saw this before: But I think wants geinus about the Wolf is that he represents The Three Archetypes of Death/Grim Reaper: The Adversary, the Hunter, and the Friend. The Adversary: The opponent that you have to overcome to prove that you have grown if you want to live The Hunter: The relentless monster that chases you down. No matter where you go, how far you run, they're on your heels The Friend: The last smile you see, the warm chuckle and a friendly face that eases your pain as you welcome the end With the Big Bad Wolf? He's all three archetypes by the end of the film

The one thing I love about Death is his whistle. At the start the whistle is unsettling, and as the movie continues it sounds more haunting and terrifying as we starting fearing Death as Puss does, but at the end of the movie when Puss finally values his life and no longer shows any fear the whistle is no longer terrifying or haunting its soothing.

Heroes never fail until they do. The greeks wrote so fondly of this. Tragedies are full of heroes who as you say "laughs at the face of death until death laughs back".

Another interesting detail is the bar scene where Puss has eight empty shot glasses with the 9th one being the one he was currently drinking.

Puss in Boots has become one of my favorite animated movies next to Into The Spiderverse. It animation is lively and beautiful, and it has an amazing story. Reupload gang :)

My grandma is getting old, yesterday I witnessed her at her lowest point. She can’t walk, has trouble breathing, and is constantly shaking. An incredible fear came over me and I started to think “That’s what awaits me, it’s coming for me, and there’s nothing I can do” It was an eye opening experience.

"He laughs in the face of death, until DEATH laughs back"

“Legends live on, only men come to a end” -Commissioner Gordon

8:58 "Puss in Boots, "loved by one and all", died alone." That sounds more depressing than it should be

"Death is inevitable, but its appearance depends on the type of life you've lived" that hit different. I'd like to think, that while you might be at your strongest, when having lived a fulfilling live with people you love, death also loses some of its terror as some of it is you being confronted with your regrets and living a good fulfilling life tends to leave you with less regrets (ideally). Loved the video!

I love entities of death that respect and value life. Between Lobo and the Matron of Ravens from Vox Machina, it’s just such a fascinating and nuanced approach to death that doesn’t demonize it. Death should be acknowledged and respected, not feared. It’s not evil, it’s just the way of the universe.

"puss in boot laughs in the face of death, until death stares back"........just the OOMPH!!

I think part of what really adds depth to Death is one little line in the cave of lost souls, where one of the past lives of Puss claims that Death's "breaking the rules". And that past Puss is technically correct. Death's being far too proactive and personal, physically manifesting himself to fight the cat. He's literally breaking the rules of how he's supposed to work...but the instant he "doesn't see" the arrogant legend who thinks they're immortal, Death goes back to following the rules. Puss will die, and Death will be their to collect him...but he won't personally snuff the life out of someone who actually values it. That's breaking the rules.

“Nobody wants to die, but everyone gets to.” -Riddick

Call me crazy but I’ve always imagine that Death always found the soul of a life with substance more taste full than a life wasted and preferred souls with actual flavour. Going by that logic I believe Death in the movie stalled for as long as he could to try to add some flavour to Puss’es soul after the last 8 left him with a bitter taste, only to realize that if he killed Puss at the wishing star he’d be robbing himself of a good meal.

Not all heros wear capes, but all of them need an assistance or help sometimes from the people around them.

The use of a whistle as a sign of menace goes back all the way to Fritz Lang's 1931 masterpiece 'M', one of the very first German sound films. The central character, a child murderer (played by Peter Lorre in a career-defining role), whistles a melody from Edvard Grieg's opera 'Peer Gynt' every time he goes out to seek out a young girl and kill her. It's used to terrifying effect, without actually ever showing the murders themselves.

Death is easily one of the slickest dogs I've seen in a while

He uses sickles to hunt as opposed to the scythe which is meant to harvest

Quoting Bojack Horseman to explain Puss' situation in the beginning: "Everybody loves you, but nobody likes you."

Puss's treatment of death at the start of the movie, his arrogance, reminds me of a fantastic line from Destiny 2: "You're not brave, you've merely forgotten the fear of death."

"Every soul shall taste Death."

I also loved how Death just walks through the deadly star energy that killed jacks henchman.

Perfect timing I just bought the Blu-ray on Tuesday after watching the movie I had low expectations but now it's one of many of my favorite animated films of all time. I like how this movie has three villains one with understandable motives, one who is just doing his job and one who's evil and doesn't give a damn and doesn't want to be redeemed. This movie is a good example on what Disney needs to learn when it comes to it's villains.

this film was fantastic. beautiful animation and art direction, smart writing with a great balance between comedic timing and emotional maturity, and the antagonists are handled perfectly. as an adult watching this film I would argue the lesson of valuing the one life you have to live hits harder since you become conditioned to take so much for granted, but the movie is obviously still very much accessible to younger audiences as well.

Idk if anyone realized, but deaths whistle is the beginning to Ring Around The Rosey, which is a reference to the black death/plague that was probably going on at the time. It also is a nod to how death comes for all. Ashes to ashes, we all fall down

"you know we will meet again right?" "Si...hasta muerte" (Yes...[wait] untill [my] death) He basically said, "wait for me wolf. It will be worth it this final time."

I dont think death wanted teach puss a lesson about valueing life, seeing as he said (more or less) "why did I play with my food" after he realized that puss is no longer the arrogant hero that did not value his life and laughed in the face of death that he wanted to kill, he just gave up

I wonder though, if Death takes the form of a bounty hunting wolf being several things Puss is unconsciously afraid of, whether he realized it at all. It's something that as an outlaw, hero or not, would be something he'd always have to look over his shoulder for because he's wanted by a lot of people for his antics.

I find it interesting that when Puss went into hiding at Mama Luna’s home, it’s implied that a lot of time passed by, enough time for Puss to grow a long beard. During that time of security, Death never showed up. It would have been very easy for Death to find Puss and hunt him down at his most vulnerable. But why didn’t he do it? I believe that during that period of time, Puss was actually taking his ninth live seriously. If Puss had never left Mama Lunas’s safety, Death would have left him alone, because Puss had learned to fear and respect Death and value his last life. Death only comes back when Puss began to search for more lives, giving Death the confirmation that Puss hadn’t learned his lesson.

I love that Death is a complex villain

Puss basically personified the three brothers' lives from deathly hallows. When he had the nine lives, he felt mighty and invincible and lived recklessly as if nothing could take him down, like how the first brother was with the elder wand and went ahead disrespecting it. After his eight lives get depleted and he comes close to his brush with death, he spends the rest of the movie running away and trying to cheat death in any way possible-hiding away in a home, trying to get extra lives, whatever, etc. However, towards the end of the movie and probably in the end of his life, not only does death and puss depart on respectable terme, but the next time they meet they will greet each other at the end of a long life as friends, like the third brother.

I actually liked the prequel so seeing the sequel getting all the recognition it deserves makes me so happy. Good video!

Bro death is the kind of villain we just don’t get anymore

The voice that soothes and calm. 🌧️

*When a sequel to a spinoff that wasn't very famous has me considering life and existence and love and the story for weeks after watching it in contrast to a lot of big budget films these days*

I like the part when you said that Death (the wolf) gives puss chances time and time again to change. It highlights the fact that in some stories our heroes progress or grow because of their villains.

When you disrespect life...death will make sure to disrespect you back before you go.

I can wax lyrical all day about the animation style... Apart from Jack Horner, who just looks like the embodiment of morbidity, the art style is "just right." But, for me, it's the story, the message... And, most of all, the way they wove the wolf into the story, at first, we see him as an obstacle for the protagonist, then an actual threat, then an impossible foe, and, finally, someone we end up respecting, along with the role he played in the character arc for Puss.

I really loved this movie and I think it is one of the best dreamworks movies that have came out In a while, and I was really pleased with the direction they took the story, especially death. I think movies are meant to be fun and enjoyable of course but I was glad this one had a real underlining meaning and true moral to the story. Because it not only can teach us a valuable lesson but it also makes the story so much better, I mean I really liked the last movie but it was the same thing over and over, just a bunch of jokes playing off of classic fairy tales, and this movie had tons of gags based around fairy tales (jacks magical granny bag) but because they made the story around such a powerful subject it made the story and characters so much better. Puss being afraid of dying and learning the value of life made such a great character arch. Kitty learning to trust again. All of these aspects of the story came from puss fearing death.

This channel has so much philosophy concepts no one ever notices

Can you truly appreciate life, if you don’t fear death? Because with that fear you come to know gratitude for the time your given. I love this movie and it’s messages.

The movie needs to win an Oscar

Actually brought tears to my eyes. Amazing work Sage.

Round two baby. It's even better than the last time.

The word “Death” reminds us to cherish every moment in life, for in the end, it is the memories we create that truly live on.

So, an interesting thing I heard from a pal's old folk over here in his tribe that kinda fits though no idea how true it is if any have info about this - my friend awhile back we had a discussion about some tales and one of them noted about the idea of white wolves being seen as a nature spirit Sage. A spirit taking its form that helps one find their path or guides them. Whether intentional or not ( Probably more so to be the Pale Death instead) it works extremely well with El Lobos feeling about life. He just cant shake his habit of being a teacher as much as he enjoys the hunt - hence his frustration at playing with his food to much, losing the chance to slay the arrogant "Legend/Lie" Puss once was. lol

The death stare at the bar. . . I had a nightmare like that once

I love "Death" characters when they are done well.

That is the thing. As long as you run, you always have something to fear. It is when you stop running... one way or another, you don't have to fear what you face.

I hope one day you discuss about the Philosophy of Demon Slayer. Because that manga also brings the message of Keep Living no matter how cruel or hard it may be.

Sickles are used for harvesting, just like scythes are.

The moment, when Puss turns around and faces death, and looks him straight in the eye, is when death no longer wishes to chase him.

This was powerful and beautiful

6:44 After most the animated movies I've seen, I have not seen anything as unsettling and creepy as this in a long time. They done such a magnificent job!

If you don't want a super good scene ruined don't read further at around 9:47 when death mentions how apsurd it is to have 9 lifes, if you look carefully you can see his belt clipping through his cloak

The review I never knew I wanted. Thanks man!

He’s kinda the one famous persons who we all end up meeting I think the reason he doesn’t care is because he’s has seen the frivolous nature of it death is known by all and seen by all the ultimate fame and yet he doesn’t care kinda cool lol

The funny thing comes to mind for Puss is this is his Shrek story, this is him finding the loved ones that his closest friend already found. He is like the last guy who is still searching when the answer is already in front of him. Donkey and Shrek honestly his brothers, have already accomplished so much. Part of me entertains the idea that Puss is in some way trying to live up to them by continuing the adventure even though its already done or at least the true reason for adventuring.

I really need to see this movie. It looks amazing

When I watched this, I didnt see the wolf as a threat and even when he whistled I thought it was not that threatening but until he actually was close to killing boots and following him around through the journey, the whistle seemed to becomes more and more scarier.. idk it just seemed that way

I think it's lost on Puss that death already killed him 8 times before. This isn't the first time he's come looking for him.

This is why I love this film. question? If he made that wish will be happy as before?

If there's something i've been told that i'll never forget its how social status and wealth is so big but so weightless at the same time. These things mean everything in life but even if you're as rich as elon musk you're still going to meet the very same fate as every other living being in this world We can make choices and shape our lives all we want but only while we're alive. we cannot choose to get put into the world, same goes for leaving it

What an incredible film. I was pretty busy these last couple of months to watch this movie, but I watched this video back when it released, putting this movie on my "To Watch List". and after being on a international flight watching it 4 times consecutively, I can truly appreciate its worth. The story, the journey, the humanity, the art, all of these fantastic qualities wrapped up in a brilliant rewatchable movie. And I probably would've ignored it if it weren't for this video. Thanks again Sage, your videos are pretty great. Keep it up

I love seeing the different interpretations of death. The inevitable unending merciless end. But I also love to humanize it as death the end and without end there is no meaning or purpose. Death is change and gives meaning without it everything would fester till it was nothing.

Glad to see it's back! I was missing this in my feed!

Nicely done bro

Great vid sage, tremendous analysis for great film

Thank you for putting the ad at the end of the video. I made sure that I watched it all so you get credit for it, even though I hate ads. but I appreciated the content first and want to make sure youtube gives you credit. thank you for thinking of your viewers.

I do wish people would stop calling Lobo a villain, he's not (Jack is THE villain, Goldie and Lobo are antagonists, not all opposing forces in a story are villainous). He's antagonistic yes, but he's not a/the villain. You explained it perfectly that he's just doing his job, but he's enjoying it because of Puss's attitude. He says it himself: "I'm Death, straight up." Death is neutral, but it doesn't mean he's not gonna take things personally if you disrespect him.

WOW truly awesome video!!! Gave me so much to think about and more reasons why I love this movie! The fact that Puss' eyes contrast Death's is so brilliant! Didn't realize that before! Also loooved the line that "everyone needs the hero but nobody knows who's under the mask." Awesome job!!

beatiful video, as always!

boy do i love these bands, W video :)

Such a great video essay. I love all your videos Sage. Your the best. You inspire me with every video to live my life with my loved ones and with responsibility because it is the responsibility that bring my life purpose and it is my my loved ones that makes the responsibility worth all the troubles of this mortal plain of existence

“We aren’t meant to live forever. It corrupts even the best of us.” - Quellcrist Falconer

Just watched this movie partially because of this video 🎉 excellent!

And just like the Third brother, he will be able to greet Death as an old friend at their last reunion.

This was a great video Sage, if you want another anime/movie that cover life and how you live it is cyberpunk edgerunners

Ya gotta wonder... how are they gonna improve upon this movie for the third one? How are they gonna make it even better than the 2nd movie featuring Puss?

I love your videos so much bro

When you finally embrace death he will embrace you as an equal

Such a great movie. I really hope we get a sequel to it

love it good job

Throughout my life, I faced death since I was born. From almost suffocating in doctor's offices, allergic reactions, and car accidents. Cant tell if its some cruel joke. Maybe one day, I'll be his bride. Everytime I've seen him, he was always wearing a tux.

"Desth closes all, but something ere the end some work of noble note may yet be done"

Great vid

I'm sorry, but the Wolf's name isn't Lobo, it's just Death. Lobo just means "Wolf" in Spanish and Portuguese.

Love you shit man Motivational

i love this take on the film