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