101 Dalmatians (1996)

User Rating:

5.4/10   

Director:

Stephen Herek

Writers (WGA):

Dodie Smith (novel)
John Hughes (screenplay)

Release Date:

27 November 1996 (USA)

Genre:

Family | Comedy | Adventure

Tagline:

So many dogs. So little time.

Plot:

A woman kidnaps puppies to kill them for their fur, but various animals then gang up against her and get their revenge in slapstick fashion.

Plot Keywords:

Puppy | Dalmatian | Fashion | Coat | Rescue

Awards:

Nominated for Golden Globe. Another 3 wins & 4 nominations

Cast

Glenn Close	...	Cruella De Vil
Jeff Daniels	...	Roger
Joely Richardson	...	Anita
Joan Plowright	...	Nanny
Hugh Laurie	...	Jasper
Mark Williams	...	Horace
John Shrapnel	...	Skinner
Tim McInnerny	...	Alonzo
Hugh Fraser	...	Frederick
Zohren Weiss	...	Herbert
Mark Haddigan	...	Alan
Michael Percival	...	Police Inspector
Neville Phillips	...	Minister
John Evans	...	Pensioner with Bulldog
Hilda Braid	...	Woman On Park Bench #1

Runtime:

103 min

Country:

USA

Language:

English | Spanish

Color:

Color (Technicolor)

Aspect Ratio:

2.35 : 1

Sound Mix:

Dolby Digital

Certification:

Netherlands:6 | Netherlands:AL (video rating) | South Korea:All | USA:G (Certificate #34935) | Argentina:Atp | Australia:G | Brazil:Livre | Chile:TE | Finland:S | France:U | Germany:o.Al. (w) | Hong Kong:I | Iceland:L | Italy:T | Norway:7 | Peru:PT | Portugal:M/6 | Singapore:PG | Spain:T | Sweden:7 | UK:U (cut)

Filming Locations:

Kenwood House, Hampstead Heath, Hampstead, London, England, UK

Company:

Walt Disney Pictures

Trivia:

To get the dogs to lick the humans, they had steak juice daubed on their skin.

Goofs:

Errors in geography: When Perdy is taken to be checked by a vet because of her pregnancy, the window says "Veterinarian". This is the North American term - in London (as in the rest of the UK) vets are called "veterinary surgeons".

Quotes:

Roger: Fools aren't born, Pongo. Pretty girls make them in their spare time.

Movie Connections:

Referenced in 8 päivää ensi-iltaan (2008)

Soundtrack:

The Christmas Song

Excellent remake of a pure Disney classic

101 DALMATIANS, in my opinion, is an excellent remake of a pure Disney classic. It made me feel all warm and tingly when Pongo and Perdita set out on their mission. If you ask me, Cruella (Glenn Close), Horace (Mark Williams), and Jasper (Hugh Laurie) were truly devious. If I were Pongo or Perdita, I'd probably do the same thing they did. Before I wrap this up, I'd like to say that everyone was perfectly cast, the production design was beautiful, the performances were top-grade, the direction was flawless, and Disney has done it again. In conclusion, I highly recommend this pure Disney classic to everyone who hasn't seen it. I guarantee you you'll enjoy it.