Walt Disney’s film, 101 Dalmatians, while drawing from earlier material, has managed to establish its characters as enduring favorites, notably Pongo and Perdita. It's easy to become charmed by all the puppies—Lucky, Penny, Patch, and Freckles are just a few examples. The animation quality is excellent, complemented by music that enhances rather than detracts from the plot, including the memorable song associated …

Disney dips into their library of animated films and produces a one hundred minute advertisement for Dalmatian merchandise. Glenn Close delivers a perfect performance as Cruella DeVil. She’s portrayed as the fashion-designing boss of Anita (Joely Richardson). Roger (Jeff Daniels) owns a Dalmatian, like Anita, but he struggles as a video game designer—living in London, which is apparently a hub for video game design. …

It turns out that the film mainly exists to showcase Glenn Close’s portrayal of Dodie Smith’s appropriately titled "Cruella De Vil," who has a fondness for fur, especially if it is luxurious and uncommon. Upon learning that Jeff Daniels and Joely Richardson own 101 Dalmatians, she decides a new coat is in order and sends two rather clumsy assistants to steal the dogs. There are moments of humor, though they largely u…

This film stands as a genuine classic. It’s hard to imagine anyone disliking it. If you somehow have missed seeing it, I strongly suggest giving it a watch. It is particularly well-suited for children.

This film stands as a genuine classic. It’s hard to imagine anyone disliking it. If you somehow have missed seeing it, I strongly suggest giving it a watch. It's particularly well-suited for children.