When the wicked Cruella and her henchmen kidnap dalmatian puppies for their cherished spotted fur, it is up to the puppies' parents, Pongo and Perdita, and some brave farm animals, to free the caged canines.
USA Today, 04/10/1992, p.3D, "...[A] charmer..." -- 3 out of 4 stars
New York Times, 07/12/1991, p.C8, "...An enjoyable G-rated children's film with a cheery, innocent spirit and a meanie to remember..."
Entertainment Weekly, 03/07/2008, p.75, "Here, it's the humans who provide most of the slapstick, and the dogs who provide the grace." -- Grade: A
Empire, 04/01/2008, p.154, 5 stars out of 5 -- "Its storytelling is flawless, its animation staggering and, in Cruella DeVil, it boasts the greatest Disney villain bar none. Spotless."
Sight and Sound, 04/01/1995, p.55, "...Undoubtedly one of the studio's most endearing and enduring films, DALMATIANS is as witty and fresh today as it was 25 years ago..."
Los Angeles Times, 07/12/1991, p.F12, "...The film remains fresh, funny and thoroughly entertaining..."
Title Note
Theatrical release: 1961. Rereleased in 1969, 1979, 1985, and 1991.
101 DALMATIANS is the 17th full-length animated feature from Walt Disney Pictures.
Color by Technicolor.
Rated BBFC U by the British Board of Film Classification.
Release Note
DVD Features:
Region 1 Keep Case Full Frame - 1.33 Audio: Dolby Digital 5.1 Surround - English, French, Spanish Subtitles - French, Spanish - Optional Additional Release Material: Music Video: All New Cruella De Vil Music Video Deleted Songs Making Of: REDEFINING THE LINE: The Making of Featurette: 1. CRUELLA DE VIL: DRAWN TO BE BAD 2. Sincerely Yours, Walt Disney" -- Experience The Actual Correspondence Between Walt Disney And The Author Of The Book Interactive Features: Trivia - Pop Up Trivia Interactive Games: 1. Virtual Dalmatians Game 2. One Hundred And One Dalmatians Fun With Language Game 3. Pop-Up Trivia Tracks - As You Watch the Movie Discover Over 101 Things You Never Knew
DVD Features:
Region 1 Keep Case Full Frame - 1.33 Audio: Dolby Digital 5.1 Surround - English, French, Spanish Subtitles - French, Spanish - Optional Additional Release Material: Deleted Songs Featurette - 1. CRUELLA DE VIL: DRAWN TO BE BAD 2. Sincerely Yours, Walt Disney" -- Experience The Actual Correspondence Between Walt Disney And The Author Of The Book Making-Of - REDEFINING THE LINE: The Making of Music Video - All New Cruella De Vil Music Video Interactive Features: Trivia - Pop Up Trivia Game - 1. Virtual Dalmatians Game 2. One Hundred And One Dalmatians Fun With Language Game 3. Pop-Up Trivia Tracks - As You Watch the Movie Discover Over 101 Things You Never Knew
Includes the never-before-seen animated short "Street Cleaner", starring Mickey Mouse and Pluto.
Product Notes
When the wicked Cruella de Vil and her henchmen kidnap Dalmatian puppies for their cherished spotted fur, it is up to the puppies' parents, Pongo and Perdita, and some brave farm animals, to free the caged canines. Though 101 DALMATIANS has fewer songs than many of its animated brethren, the essential musical number "Cruella de Vil" is as much fun as any 10 tracks. Based on the book by Dodie Smith, this Walt Disney animated classic spawned the 1996 live-action remake, as well as a sequel called 101 DALMATIANS II: PATCH'S LONDON ADVENTURE.
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