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101 Dalmatians - Live Action (Disney) [VHS] [1996]
 
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101 Dalmatians - Live Action (Disney) [VHS] [1996]

VHS ~ Glenn Close
4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (12 customer reviews)

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  • Actors: Glenn Close, Jeff Daniels, Joely Richardson, Joan Plowright, Hugh Laurie
  • Directors: Stephen Herek
  • Writers: John Hughes, Dodie Smith
  • Producers: David Molina, Edward S. Feldman, John Hughes, Rebekah Rudd, Ricardo Mestres
  • Format: Closed-captioned, PAL
  • Language English, Spanish
  • Classification: U
  • Studio: Walt Disney Home Video
  • VHS Release Date: 18 Aug 1997
  • Run Time: 99 minutes
  • Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (12 customer reviews)
  • ASIN: B00004CUR3
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 3,873 in Video (See Bestsellers in Video)

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Amazon.co.uk Review

It's hard to know who thought it would be a good idea to make a live-action version of Disney's animated classic. 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 Jolie 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


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Whilst the original Disney Classic continues to delight audiences the world over, this up-to-the minute version has 'Live Action' and loads of dogs, romance and all that is needed to keep the whole family howling.

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3 of 4 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars How strange..., 6 Aug 2009
By Dead Ted Danson (Truth Or Consequences, New Mexicock) - See all my reviews
  
This review is from: 101 Dalmatians - Live Action [DVD] [1996] (DVD)
Isn't odd that as I'm watching this film (and I do mean right this moment) for the very first time since its theatrical release, it's writer and producer John Hughes has died. It's full of Home-Alonesque criminal torment and awesome dogs. May he rest in peace.
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4 of 8 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Fantastic Feel Good Film - whatever your age, 31 Dec 2000
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This review is from: 101 Dalmatians - Live Action [DVD] [1996] (DVD)
101 Dalmatians kept both my mum and my two girls glued to the television throughout.

It is a fantastic feel good movie that will appeal to even the hardest of hearts whatever their age.

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1 of 2 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars 101 Dalmatians, 25 Jun 2006
By Dave Kraven (Burbage, UK) - See all my reviews
  
This review is from: 101 Dalmatians - Live Action [DVD] [1996] (DVD)
Thirty-six years later and Disney decides to update their 1960 animated classic with this enjoyably boisterous and surprisingly effective live-action feature with Glenn Close at her absolute evilest as Cruella De Vil who's on a quest to turn cute spotty dalmatian puppies into a nice fur-coat. Jeff Daniels and Joely Richardson are comfortable as the loving owners of Pongo and Perdita and their litter of 15 puppies but sadly, the live dogs lack the warm expressions - and the vocals - of their former counterparts. Other than that, it's still satisfying to watch, with its tremendous comedic sequences, Stephen Herek's commendable direction and of course, those adorable dogs.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Great
A little scary for younger kids but fine to watch as a family. Cruella is just great in this
Published 1 month ago by Mrs. Natalie S. Bottomley

5.0 out of 5 stars Fab
This DVD is Fab, Great for all the family, The kids loved it.
The acting is great and the Animals great too.
Great for the whole family, Recommended
Published 4 months ago by Mrs. K. E. Barry

5.0 out of 5 stars 101 dalmations
This is one of my favourite films and has been since a child, the DVD was excellent to watch, loved it !!!
Published 9 months ago by Ms. Kerry Rowley

3.0 out of 5 stars Glenn Close Steals the Show
I must confess that, as of writing this review, I have yet to see the animated Disney feature "101 Dalmatians". Read more
Published 14 months ago by Atli Hafsteinsson

5.0 out of 5 stars 101 Dalmatians
101 Dalmatians is a bit of a long story. It's a childrens book by John Hughes. It is a bit upsetting. Read more
Published on 3 Oct 2007 by Wells Primary School

5.0 out of 5 stars Great way to spend some fun time with your children.
Great adaptation of the novel and even more fun than the 1961 Disney animation. Excellent cast (and animal) performances, brilliant costumography and fun dialogs. Read more
Published on 15 Dec 2000 by tamara73

4.0 out of 5 stars Puppy fun for all the family
Casting for this movie was fantastic and the updated story works really well. Glenn Close was absolutely spectacular as Cruella De Vil and it was obvious she had great fun... Read more
Published on 17 Sep 2000

3.0 out of 5 stars OK for kids
Evidently fed up with plundering their stories from fairy tales and native myths, Disney have decided to recycle... one of their own films! Read more
Published on 15 Mar 2000 by Ben Elliss

4.0 out of 5 stars Great Disney Film
I grew up watching the original version of this film. This Disney remake is as great as the original version. Read more
Published on 15 Mar 2000 by stef_nz@hotmail.com

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