101 Dalmatians | List Price: $22.99
Discount Price: $54.00
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Binding: DVD
Release Date: 2000-12-12
Complements the 1961 original classic [Posted on 2007-12-19]
I don't agree with those reviewers who write that this version should not have been made.
Of course the 1961 Disney animated version was an alltime classic, but this version compliments it rather than competes with it.
If anybody could fill the role of Cruella De Vil coming from animation to life, it is Glenn Close.
If you watch this version and then the 1961 animated version you would think that the animation of Cruella De Vil was drawn from a photograph of Glenn Close acting the role.
Cruella's biting bitchiness is memorable when she first meets Anita's (Joely Richardson) husband Roger (Jeff Daniels.
Of course the main stars of the show are the dog actresses and actors.
Poignant moments where the dog's actions and expressions are just too appealing and moving, include when they have though that Pongo and Perdita's 15th pup is dead, and Pongo's expression, and then his nudging of the puppy before it is brought to life.
And then of course the beautiful reunion of Pongo and Perdita with the puppies.
All the animal parts where splendid.
Make sure if you have pet dogs, to watch with them. They will love it too.
Mine always react during the barking scenes.
Bored Me Silly [Posted on 2008-01-22]
I never felt myself really irritated by having to sit through a film, until I watched this.
Too much "action-packed". Too "over the top". I found my thoughts drifting to how much wasted energy on the part of thew actors. and what a waste of special effects.
The "hilarious" ending where Glenn Close is being made into a cake was so far fetched and so long. I thought this film would never end.
It's silly and ridiculous and seems to last an eternity.
This is not a movie for children. They will not enjoy cruelty to animals or the horrible main character.
Finally, here comes a long overdue release from Disney's Vault! [Posted on 2008-06-18]
this is a great live-action take on the original classic starring two-time Golden Globe winning actress, Glenn Close. This DVD has been out of print for several years now, and is long overdue for a new release. Currently the cheapest that you can buy the only other dvd version of this film, is at $55 dollars, which is used in an "acceptable" condition. I really would like to update my disney collection, and I am very happy that they are releasing this DVD. Although, I do prefer the animated version, I do like the acting performance of Glenn Close's greatly convincing role as Cruella Devil and Joan Plowright's perfect fitting role as the Nanny. Any Disney collector would definitely be excited that this classic, which actually generated $320,689,294 in theatre sales, when it was released in 1996, is being brought back out of the disney vault for the first time in 9 years!!!!!
Glenn Close steals the show [Posted on 2008-09-11]
Disney remade their classic animated film of the same name 35 years after the original, as a live-action movie in 1996. The tale is familiar to most: two Dalmatians, Pongo & Perdy, bring their owners together. Roger (Jeff Daniels) and Anita (Joely Richardson) fall in love almost at first site when they meet in the park. They get married and their Dalmatians have puppies. Sounds like a lovely romantic tale, right? It would be if it weren't for Anita's boss, the evil Cruella de Vil (Glenn Close). Cruella is a fashionista who loves fur...and her latest desire is to own a coat made of Dalmatian fur. When she learns that Anita's dog has had a litter of 15, she sets her sites on them to make her desire come true. Anita & Roger turn down her offer, so she sends her bumbling minions Jasper & Horace (Hugh Laurie & Mark Williams respectively) to steal them for her.
Does it equal the original? No, not really...but this is not a surprise. How could you top Marc Davis' animation of Cruella, one of the most memorable characters in animation history? Still, you have to give Glenn Close much credit for making Cruella her own...remove her and you have little reason to watch this film. With her fright wig and amazingly over the top costumes, Close truly comes close...she is an evil delight to watch as she barks orders (pun intended) and does everything in her power to make the fur coat a reality. Laurie (now starring in the hit series "House") and Williams are excellent as her bumbling henchman. The animals are also lots of fun to watch, as they often show that they are much smarter than their human counterparts.
Note to parents: this movie is somewhat darker than the animated versions, with a few creepy scenes with the taxidermist. Nothing major, but still parents might want to be careful as Glenn Close's characterization is more frightening and nightmare inducing than her animated namesake.
Sadly and surprisingly, there are no extras on this DVD other than a theatrical trailer. The widescreen (2:35:1) picture is excellent (enhanced for 16x9 TVs), and there is a wonderful Dolby Digital 5.1 Surround mix.
Overall, an enjoyable film that is bumped up a few notches thanks to Glenn Close's performance.
One of my childhood favorites. [Posted on 2008-09-21]
I have to admit, like "Toy Story," "101 Dalmatians" was one of my favorite childhood favorites from Disney. Although the worst part of the film was that Cruella DeVille use to give me the freaks. But I would have to admit that even though she still gives me the freaks, Glenn Close's performance is actually pretty good.
The movie tells the story of a guy named Roger who has a dog named Pongo and then he falls in love with a lady named Anita. Anita has a dog named Pertie. But the real catch of the dog is that they are dalmatians. Soon, Roger and Anita get married and together they have their own life with their maid Nanny.
The family soon gets puppies, which are dalmatians, but the one thing that is bothering them is that Cruela DeVille wants to kidnap them. She hires her two best friends, Jesper and Horace, to kidnap them. Pongo and Pertie want to find their missing puppies.
The DVD doesn't offer too much but sneak peeks. But it's still a great movie and a fun movie to watch. Different from the cartoon version, but that's all right. I was at least entertained with the movie and now we also have "102 Dalmatians" for me to finish.
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