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It is rare to find a sequel which outdoes the original concept, particularly in the world of Disney movies, but 102 Dalmatians is an exception to the rule. The high jinks and action is back, with an additional puppy--the lovable Oddball, who has no spots--and of course the cruellest of villains, Cruella DeVil. After two years of rehabilitation Cruella is released into London's community once more--but this time insists on being called Ella, "Cruella just sounds so cruel"--but has the evil one really changed her ways to become not only a pillar of society, but also a dog-loving activist? Her probation officer Chloe is not convinced and added to that her dalmatians have just had puppies.
Glenn Close is back in fine form as Cruella--this may be the defining role of her career-and with a great range of costumes and hair-dos she adds fantastic menace to the character. Added to this is the joy of having two British actors in the role of dog-loving humans (Ioan Gruffudd as Kevin and Alice Evans as Chloe)--instead of having to listen to the cod Dick Van Dyke English accent that Disney seems to love. The film also offers an extrovert turn by Gerard Depardieu as the flamboyant French Fashion designer Monsieur Le Pelt. Through Le Pelt this film does make some important references to the fur trade and the "No Logo-esque" fashion production methods--adding political humour for adults. However as always the true stars of the films are the animal actors themselves, with the talking parrot Waddlesworth who thinks he is a rottweiler (voiced by Eric Idle) and of course the true star Oddball--the cutest puppy since the promotion of a certain toilet roll!
On the DVD: This disc is literally rammed with features and fun. From "Puppy Overload" (a compilation of clips to music) and trailers to educational Featurettes, set out in an easily to use menu allowing kids to stop and start the DVD and fully comprehend how the movie and the digital effects work. In addition to these features is a deleted scene offering further Cruella antics, "Dalmations 101" which will help parents across the world to wriggle out of that ultimate question "Can we get a puppy!" and a nice little commentary from the Director Kevin Lima and a multitude of dog handlers which offers lively and concise information on the movie. Finally there is a DVD-ROM connection with a game allowing budding fashion designers a mix and match activity on Cruella's clothes and a link to the Disney Web site. With Dolby Digital 5.1 sound and widescreen 1.85:1 format offering excellent viewing, this disc proves that Disney really is top of the league for educational and fun DVD packaging --Nikki Disney
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DVD Special Features:
Audio commentary function
Creating Cruella featurette
Animal actors featurette
Designing Dalmatians featurette
Cruella's release deleted scene
Puppy overload music video
Theatrical trailer
DVD Rom Features
Dalmations 101 featurette
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8 of 8 people found the following review helpful
Format:VHS Tape
Fans of the first movie may be slightly disappointed, as the human cast lacks the fabulous Hugh Lawrie. Glenn Close once again proves she was born to be Cruella!! However highlights of this effort are the fabulous one-liners from Eric Idle and the superbly cute 'Oddball'. This makes for a great couples night-in movie, as well as ideal for keeping the kids quiet on those wet winter weekends. Go forth and buy the puppies!!!!
15 of 17 people found the following review helpful
Format:VHS Tape
I took my 6 year old daughter to see this at the cinema, she loved it and so did I! Alright, so its a rehash of the original, but who cares? The love story is predictable but nonetheless sweet, Glenn Close obviously relishes her role as Cruella, Gerard Depardieu is brilliant as the demented M le Pelt (watch out for the fur jock strap!), and we get to see so much more of the the excellent Tim McInnery as Alonzo. Eric Idle voicing the parrot who thinks he's a rottweiler (trust me) is superb - the best character in the film! Don't be over-critical, put your adult cynicism aside and watch this through the eyes of a child - charming! The video will definitely be on Santa's christmas wish-list in our house this year!
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
Actually this is an enjoyable enough movie for those who love Glenn Close or Ioan Gruffudd, and there are lots of fun elements to enjoy. The parrot who thinks he is a dog is an absolute scream, and the film itself is well made and well shot in my opinion. There is nothing really wrong with it except for the story itself. I can't even fault the script really...I think they did the best they could under the circumstances, and the actors all came up trumps...but as I say it's the story that lets the whole thing down.
Sometimes an original story based on established characters can work well (and has done), but this is not one of them. The story in my opinion is far-fetched even for a Disney film, and rather daft, but all in all it makes the most of what it has, and will certainly entertain the kids and undemanding adults.
Sometimes an original story based on established characters can work well (and has done), but this is not one of them. The story in my opinion is far-fetched even for a Disney film, and rather daft, but all in all it makes the most of what it has, and will certainly entertain the kids and undemanding adults.
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What a fantastic film great for all ages. Very funny indeed glenn close again plays a good part. Really enjoyed would highly recommend
Published 1 month ago by gemma
Seeing spots
Definitely not as good as the 101 dalmations but nevertheless undemanding entertainment for a wet afternoon. Read more
Published 14 months ago by Anne B
No railway accuracy whatsoever!
[Train enthusiast rant :0} . . .
This film is alright in itself. But it shows absolutely no historical accuracy at all, which is unusual even for fiction films. Read more
This film is alright in itself. But it shows absolutely no historical accuracy at all, which is unusual even for fiction films. Read more
Published 16 months ago
Dont do this again
I have watched this film (I dont know how I sat through it) and I must say it was very dull and very badly acted. Read more
Published 17 months ago by Brillbru
102 THUMBS UP!
WHAT AN AMAZING LIVE ACTION MOVIE. Based on the cartoon, 101 dalmations really is one of the greatest disney movies
of all time. Read more
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Published on 19 Mar 2010 by dylan
Need sub-titles?
Subtitles are: English, Danish and Norwegian, plus English, Danish and Norwegian for the Hearing Impaired.
Published on 14 Dec 2009 by C. X. Linton-Willoughby
102 Dalmatians - fab film, with good extras
My eight year old son really enjoyed this film, especially how they made the puppy plain white. Is arrived very, very quickly in superb condition.
Published on 12 Nov 2009 by stressedoutmumoftwo
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I bought this dvd after checking it had Spanish language on it, which online I was told it did. However, once it arrived, there is no Spanish language option on it at all. Read more
Published on 23 July 2009 by Mrs. N. A. Brittain
Disney Does It Again.
Every bit as funny as 101 Dolmations. Every minute a Walt Disney success. The artistic work is excellent, as always. Kids will love this film, so too their Mums & Dads. Read more
Published on 2 May 2009 by Peter Pan
Abysmal
I'm struggling to understand why other reviewers for this appalling film don't point out the lifelessness of the main human 'romantic' leads; the self-parodying OTT performance by... Read more
Published on 24 Nov 2004 by Alan Sturgess
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