101 Dalmatians
101 Dalmatians

101 Dalmatians

1996Movie103 minEnglish

An evil, high-fashion designer plots to steal Dalmatian puppies in order to make an extravagant fur coat, but instead creates an extravagant mess.

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IMDb5.6/10
Rotten Tomatoes38%
Metacritic49/100
Google Users65%
Director: Stephen HerekGenres: Comedy, Family, Adventure

Plot Summary

A struggling video game designer inherits a litter of dalmatian puppies, but his life takes a chaotic turn when his socialite girlfriend, Anita, also gets a litter. Their lives become a whirlwind of puppies, leading to a delightful adventure when they must protect the dogs from the nefarious Cruella de Vil, who has plans to turn them into a fur coat.

Critical Reception

The 1996 live-action adaptation of Disney's animated classic was met with mixed reviews, with many critics praising Glenn Close's flamboyant portrayal of Cruella de Vil. While audiences generally found it to be a fun and visually appealing family film, some critics felt it lacked the charm and wit of the original animated version.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for Glenn Close's iconic performance as Cruella de Vil.
  • Appreciated for its colorful and elaborate set designs and costumes.
  • Criticized for a predictable plot and lacking the magic of the animated original.

Google audience: Audiences generally enjoyed the film as a colorful and entertaining family movie, particularly appreciating the visual spectacle and Glenn Close's villainous performance. However, some found the plot to be unoriginal and a bit too simplistic.

Fun Fact

The film utilized over 200 dalmatian dogs during production, with many of them being puppies. A special training team worked with the dogs to ensure they performed the necessary actions for the film.

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tmdb51616167

tmdb51616167

Walt Disney's classic film, 101 Dalmatians, may not be completely original as it is based on a previous book, but it has turned its characters into beloved favorites, especially Pongo and Purdy. The movie will make you fall in love with all...
tmdb76622195

tmdb76622195

Disney plumbs the depths of their classic animation and creates a one hundred minute commercial for their Dalmatian products. Glenn Close perfectly embodies Cruella DeVil. She is the fashion designing boss of Anita (Joely Richardson). Roger...
CinemaSerf

CinemaSerf

Unfortunately, this is really just a vehicle for a wonderfully sinister Glenn Close as Dodie Smith's aptly named "Cruella De Vil". She has a penchant for fur; and the finer and more rare the better. When she discovers that Jeff Daniels and ...
Andre Gonzales

Andre Gonzales

A true classic. Who doesn't like this movie. If you haven't seen it, I really recommend it. Especially for kids.
Andre Gonzales

Andre Gonzales

A true classic. Who doesn't like this movie. If you haven't seen it, I really recommend it. Especially for kids.