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Summary: Darker than the First and a Terrific Glenn Close
Review: Upfront, it should be noted that "102 Dalmatians" is far darker and more violent than the original - either the live action or animated versions. That said, this is one of those rare sequels that actually surpasses the first film in a number of ways. First, the story is less ingrained in our heads, so its fresher and unexpectedly more effective. Second, there are plot twists to rival a gangster flick, with Cruella DeVil first framed as a puppy lover, and then as the nasty character we all love to hate. Third - and most impressive - is Glenn Close, who chews up every scene here in a Golden Globe nominated performance that makes her far scarier and more effective as a villain. She's almost channeling the spirit of Alex in "Fatal Attraction" with her vile manner and spitted dialogue. This is an actress at the top of her form - part Alex and part Norma Desmond (who she played to raves, and a Tony Award, in "Sunset Boulvard.) Bluntly said, Close gives a tremendous performance as the puppy-coat wearing diva - it's high camp at its best, and she makes the film soar in unexpected, hystrionic ways. This Ella-Cruella is one of a kind.
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Summary: Acclaimed actress goes to the dogs...again!
Review: The idea of movie sequels took off thirty years ago and has been going nonstop ever since. As an idea, it makes sense. TV series have conditioned several generations of viewers to want to see the same characters and often essentially the same story over and over again. A movie sequel is usually a fairly safe financial bet, as it can be expected, on average, to take in about seventy percent of the original's gross. So, it was only natural that Disney wanted to cash in on the success of the live action version of 101 Dalmatians. The result, 102 Dalmatians, failed. There were several reasons for this, but the main one may be that the original story is self-contained. Despite the sequel's attempts to be different, in the end it all boils down to the same thing: Cruella DeVille will go to any lengths to obtain the puppies from which she plans to make a Dalmatian fur coat. This time Cruella has been rehabilitated by a doctor aptly named Pavlov. Chloe [Alice Evans], her probabtion officer, doesn't buy the change, but Cruella ["Call me Ella, not Cruella!"]really does act like a changed woman. She has Alonso [Tim McInnerny], her manservant, lock away her fur coats, since the sight of them now makes her sick. She buys a failing animal shelter and transforms it into a showplace. She even has her own dog, a dreadful thing that looks like a rat. [Why on earth they decided to make this particular dog her pet is beyond me.] The world adores Cruella. One day something happens that reverses the effects of her rehab. Cruella is back with a vengeance, and some of the finest Dalmatian puppies happen to belong to Chloe. As in the original, every character but Cruella fumbles everything, and, for the most part, it's up to the dogs to save themselves. Glenn Close again plays Cruella. Again she is delightful. But a great star turn does not a great movie make. 102 Dalmatians is predictable and overblown. Many of the jokes are best understood by adults, but this is the kind of movie grownups use to baby-sit their children, who won't get much of the humor. There are a lot of cute dogs and other animals, but they lack the charm of the ones in other kids movies such as Babe. With the exception of a truly obnoxious parrot, none of them can talk, yet all of them are shown to have the fully developed emotions of human beings. Personally, I find this makes them a bit creepy. There is also something odd about the movie. There is not a single human character younger than thirty. What kind of children's movie has no children in it? The original didn't, but it was itself a clever remake of what was essentially a long cartoon. Perhaps this sequel would have been more successful if it had had kids in it for kids to relate to. 102 Dalmatians will divert the young ones, but it is not something they will wish to see over and over again. It is one of Disney's weaker efforts. And, yes, I do like dogs.
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Summary: Lacks the Magic...
Review: There is nothing terribly wrong with this film, but it just seems a bit flat compared to the first one, not to mention the original animated version. If your kids just can't get enough of the first and you're dying to see something new, this is not a bad movie. But of the 3 "Dalmatian" movies (animated, 101, and 102), this comes in a distant third...
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Summary: a delight...
Review: I can watch this movie time and time again!! What a fun and entertaining movie. I'm a kid in an adult body-I will admit it- but I think both kids and adults will enjoy this film. And I enjoyed it better than the first 'live' 101 Dalmatian movie. My favorite character in the movie is Waddlesworth who acts like a rott but is really a parrot but don't tell him that!! This movie has more laughs and giggles than it does sneers. After all, it is a Disney movie, made for kids and BIG kids. The Dalmatians mission, as with the other movie-is to stop Cruella and her evil ways. Yes, everyone knows how it ends (as it does with all Disney movies) but you'll find enjoyment in between!! I recommend it!!
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Summary: First 101 dalmations now 102 dalmations,,,wonderful!
Review: I recived this one as a Xmas present *Dec01*, I watched it before I got it, cos we rented it... and I loved it, and i will always love this movie. It's such a cute movie! My favorite dog is "Oddball" my worst character is Cruella De Vil. As u can tell why! Cruella De Vil, Cruella De Vil.. if she doesnt scare u no evil thing will! I've seen the cartoon version of 101 Dalmations... and I love the cartoon more than the real version on 101 Dalmations. But 102 Dalmations is much better. I also have 101 Dalmations *Not the cartoon version*, and that one is not as good as 102 Dalmations.. (Believe Me))))) Well anyways please do yourself a favor and buy "102 Dalmations" today.
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Summary: dalmations
Review: i think it is one of cutest movies i have ever seen it also comes to show you if you are wicked you will always be like that no matter if you say you.ve changed inside you are still wicked it is still an amazing movie !
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Summary: It seemed like a cheap shadow of the first.
Review: I was deeply disappointed by the movie, but still entertained. I don't think this was at all a fitting follow up to 101 Dalmatians, but it was still okay. It had it's very high and very low points. There is this parrot in the movie that almost makes it a must see. He is so funny, but the plot is so rambling disconnected that it is almost no fun to watch between the parrot scenes. Some points in the plot I would say is just total cheap duplication, but some points are drastically different and really boarding on good, but it always seemed that as soon as they got close to good they'd jump away. The characters didn't feel intense to me anymore. It seemed like a cheap shadow of the first.
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Summary: 102 Dalmations... Is It Good, Bad, Or Just Plain Weird?
Review: 102 Dalmations On DVD Shall I Say Is NOT The Greatest DVD To Buy, Although It Is Not The Worst. It's Worst Than The First But The DVD Features Make This One Worth A Look. The Quality Of The DVD's Picture Is B+. The Quality Of The DVD's Audio Is B. The Movie Rating Is A C. The Extras Get A C+. Although Here's My Recommendation For This Movie. If You Just Loved This Movie At Theatres, Then I'd Buy It. If You Thought It Was Ok, It May Be Worth A Rental. If You Didn't Really Care For It, Skip It. My Final Words Are: It Is Worth A Rental.
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Summary: The point was..?
Review: Someone please tell me what the point of this film was? The 1996 film 101 Dalmatians was a remake and now they're doing a sequel to a remake? That is seriously quite odd. Even though this movie is much better than 101 Dalmatians from 1996, I still don't really see a reason to sequelize the movie. Anyway I really didn't see much values in this family film, apart from good ol' Glenn Close and the dogs. Yes, the dogs are still very cute and make the movie bearable enough. However, the story is absurd, the typical predictability deal is here in this movie and I didn't laugh very much. Apart from the ending where Cruella literally gets baked, this film is pretty much comedy-free. Kids will find it hard to laugh at this flick and to generally enjoy this film too. Even they're little minds will not be tricked by the movies dotty silliness. Adults will be dragged along by kids to see this sequel, but I'm sure none of them will think too much of it. Sure, 102 Dalmatians has some good points - the groovy opening song, Glenn Close's excellent performance, the funny ending and the cuteness of the dogs - but ultimately it doesn't succeed. This is a sequel that you will only be bothered watching while you're one a plane or a boat or something just to pass the time. I'll ask again, someone please tell me the point of this movie?
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Summary: I only own this because of Ioan Gruffudd...
Review: The things I endure for Mr. Gruffudd. If he thinks starring in the live-action sequel to the live-action remake of an animated Disney film is going to put him on Hollywood's radar, he's sadly mistaken. Everyone associated with this flick should be thoroughly ashamed of themselves.
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