

Movie spotlight
Dalmatians 3
The three little Dalmatians lived with an old lady just outside of town. One day they overheard the neighbor talking about a market selling gingerbread, cotton candy and many other goodies. "Gingerbread," beamed Krümel. "Our old lady loves to eat gingerbread!" "Me too," said the icing on the cake. "We'll go to the market and get a gingerbread heart," suggested Krümel. “And then we'll give it to our old lady for her birthday.” But the trader in the market had no sympathy for three little Dalmatians who just wanted to put their gingerbread hearts in their pockets. He called the police and had the dogs taken to an animal shelter. Only the icing on the cake could escape and she decided to free her friends.
Insights
Plot Summary
Cruella de Vil is released from prison on probation, but she still harbors a desire for fur coats. She enlists the help of a shady fashion designer, Jean-Pierre Le Peld, to create a magnificent new hat made from Dalmatian fur. Meanwhile, a kind animal lover and his wife attempt to protect a new litter of Dalmatian puppies from Cruella's clutches.
Critical Reception
102 Dalmatians was met with mixed reviews from critics and was a box office disappointment compared to its predecessor. While Glenn Close's performance as Cruella de Vil received some praise for its theatricality, the film was often criticized for its thin plot, reliance on slapstick humor, and lack of the charm that made the original successful. Audiences generally found it to be a predictable and uninspired sequel.
What Reviewers Say
A predictable and uninspired sequel that relies too heavily on slapstick.
Glenn Close's performance as Cruella de Vil is a highlight, but can't save the film.
Lacks the charm and originality of the original film.
Google audience: Google users found the film to be a fun, albeit forgettable, family movie. Many appreciated the return of Glenn Close as the villain Cruella de Vil and enjoyed the cute puppies. However, some felt the story was weak and the humor was hit-or-miss.
Fun Fact
The film featured over 250 Dalmatians at various stages of development, including puppies, adult dogs, and animatronic dogs, with more than 100 trained dogs appearing on screen.
AI-generated overview · Verify ratings on official sources