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It's hard to know who thought it would be a good idea to make a live-action version of Disney's animated classic, 101 Dalmatians (and originally Dodie Smith's classic children's story). The one bright notion anyone had was casting Glenn Close as Disney Übervillainess Cruella de Vil; her flashing eyes and angular features are a perfect match and do credit to what is one of the most indelible animated characters Disney has ever created. The story remains essentially the same, focusing on Cruella's plot to kidnap the puppies of a young married couple (Jeff Daniels and Joely Richardson) and make them into a coat. But the dreaded John Hughes, who wrote this script, fills it with sadistic slapstick and far too few genuine laughs. The human actors work hard, but to little avail; thankfully, there's a posse of puppies to regularly steal scenes when the going gets dreary--although there are only so many laughs to be had from inappropriate dog puddles. --Marshall Fine, Amazon.com
Don't be fooled by the title, there are four reasons to like 102 Dalmatians, the sequel to the successful live-action remake of Disney's 101 Dalmatians. There are the 101 spotted pooches, Glenn Close back in fine form as Cruella DeVil, Oddball--the spotless Dalmatian pup--and Waddlesworth, a parrot who thinks he's a rottweiler (and is voiced by Monty Python's Eric Idle). There are just as many reasons to be disappointed: like most sequels, the story line is virtually a rewrite of t he first; the secondary casting isn't as interesting; the dialogue merely serves to move the plot along; and the third act substitutes mean-spiritedness for comedy.
After a period of rehabilitation, Cruella has returned to her old tricks. Once again, she simply must have a spotted coat and will go to any lengths to get hold of the 102 Dalmatians needed to make one with a hood. She sets her sights on the pups owned by her probation officer, Chloe (Alice Evans), and the owner of a local animal shelter, Kevin (Ioan Gruffudd). Her servant Alonso (Tim McInnerny) and flamboyant furrier Monsieur Le Pelt (Gerard Depardieu, in one ridiculous outfit after another) are drafted to aid in her quest. It should come as no surprise that Chloe and Kevin fall in love, Oddball helps to save the day and Cruella is defeated. Children should enjoy the animal high jinks, but adults are less likely to be enamoured by this perfectly competent, but relatively charmless affair. --Kathleen C Fennessy, Amazon.com.
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this double pack features the live action version of the Disney classic and its sequel. In 101 Dalmatians Anita and Roger meet and fall in love. Their dogs, Pongo and Perdita do the same and produce a large litter of dalmatian puppies which are stolen by Cruella De Vil (Glen Close), who intends to turn them into a fur coat... In the follow up, 102 Dalmatians, Cruella is soon up to her old tricks on her release from prison, after making a promise that she will never have anything to do with animal fur again. She gets involved with a local dog shelter and soon dalmatians start to go missing...
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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful
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Bought for my 3 year old, who is discovering Disney for the first time, this set is a bargain.
She loved the cartoon, and so we wanted the 'real' version for a contrast. This set of both 101 and 102 Dalmations was virtually the same price as the single version so very good value there.
Hilarious throughout, well acted , and despite not having the endearing 'voice' of the puppies that the cartoon has, a complete hit with us.
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She loved the cartoon, and so we wanted the 'real' version for a contrast. This set of both 101 and 102 Dalmations was virtually the same price as the single version so very good value there.
Hilarious throughout, well acted , and despite not having the endearing 'voice' of the puppies that the cartoon has, a complete hit with us.
Top Quality!
7 of 8 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
excellent value for money! 2 great disney classics for the price of one (almost)! the dvds are packed full of features!!! and trailers for tlantis hunchback2 and more!. they both come a collectors box too!
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
101 Dalmatians was a brilliant film. It's a great family movie and my little girl loved it. I thought it was very funny and it had a happy ending.
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Double whammy
Great value for money! Two great family movies kids aged 5 and up will love. The presentation is simple with one dvd case and two discs inside.
Published 1 month ago by Han
brilliant
Excellent dvd, received it super quick too. My son just loved this dvd, he is still watching it!! Would recommend it.
Published 1 month ago by vivimack
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Another thing bought for my granddaughter hours of good entertainment never ending laughs really good special affects and as we have a dog almost identicle top the Airdale she... Read more
Published 6 months ago by G. A. Mcclay
101 and 102
Well it does what it says on the tin. My daughter was thrilled and the dvd's have both been watched several times. Excellent value for money. Highly recommended.
Published on 20 May 2010 by Dawn Thwaites
Good old fashioned family films.
Loved these films and decided to replace my old videos with DVDs for my collection. Just good old fashioned family films. Sit back and enjoy!
Published on 30 Jan 2010 by Mrs. Judith Anne Derry
Good Old Favorite
Loved 101 Dalmations - Glen Close is the perfect Cruela and the dogs so sweet. 102 Dalmations not bad, but not great, watchable on a rainy afternoon.
Published on 9 April 2009 by Jodie Gee
excellent
thought my 4 1/2 year old may like this as she had taken a shine to dalmations out on the daily dog walk - and she did! Read more
Published on 31 Mar 2009 by Mrs. J. Bayliss
good value for money
posted promptly and packaged well. Excellent value for money. Gave as a present. Recipient pleased to have both as it was unexpected
Published on 10 Feb 2009 by DE Wright
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