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102 Dalmatians (2000)
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Depardieu
Gruffudd
Glenn Close
Gerard Depardieu
Alice Evans
Tim McInnerny
Movie Details
Genre Divx; Family
Director Kevin Lima
Producer Edward S. Feldman
Writer Noni White; Kristen Buckley
Studio Disney / Buena Vista
Language English
Audience Rating G (General Audience)
Running Time 104 mins
Country USA
Color Color
Plot
Don't be fooled by the title. Rather than 102, there are 4 reasons to like this sequel to the successful live-action remake of Disney's animated classic. There are the 101 spotted pooches, Glenn Close back in fine form as Cruella De Vil, Oddball--the spotless dalmation pup--and Waddlesworth, a parrot who thinks he's a rottweiler (and is voiced by Monty Python's Eric Idle). There are just as many reasons to be disappointed. Like most sequels, the story line is virtually a rewrite of the first, the secondary casting isn't as interesting, the dialogue merely serves to move the plot along, and the third act substitutes mean-spiritedness for comedy. After a period of rehabilitation, Cruella has returned to her old tricks. Once again, she simply must have a spotted coat and will go to any lengths to get ahold of the 102 dalmatians needed to make one with a hood. She sets her sights on the pups owned by her probation officer, Chloe (Alice Evans), and the owner of a local animal shelter, Kevin (Ioan Gruffudd of Horatio Hornblower). Her servant, Alonso (Tim McInnerny), and flamboyant furrier Monsieur Le Pelt (Gerard Depardieu, in one ridiculous outfit after another) are drafted to aid in her quest. It should come as no surprise that Chloe and Kevin fall in love, Oddball helps to save the day, and Cruella is defeated. Children should enjoy the animal high jinks, but adults are less likely to be enamored by this perfectly competent, but relatively charmless affair. --Kathleen C. Fennessy
Personal Details
My Rating 10
Seen It Yes
Index 501
Collection Status In Collection
Links Amazon US
DVD Empire
MovieFL Yes
Storage MovieD5
Product Details
Edition Widescreen Edition
Format DVD
Region Region 1
Screen Ratio 1.85:1
Layers Single side, Dual layer
786936155099
Chapters 42
Release Date 4/3/2001
Subtitles Spanish
Packaging Keep Case
Audio Tracks English Dolby Digital 5.1
Nr of Disks/Tapes 1
Extra Features
Deleted Scene "Cruella's Release"
Three Behind-The-Scenes Featurettes - "Creating Cruella," "Animal Actors" And "Designing Dalmatians"
Audio Commentary With Director Kevin Lima Plus Animal Coordinator And Trainers
"Puppy Action Overload" Featuring Puppy Auditions, Outtakes, Great Scenes From The Film - Music Video-Style
"Dalmatians 101" - How To Pick A Dog That Fits Your Personality, Narrated By Waddlesworth
Interactive Features - "Visual Effects 102" And "Cruella's Costume Creator" (DVD-ROM)
Theatrical Trailer
THX-Certified