102 Dalmatians (2000)

Cruella DeVil gets out of prison and goes after them darned puppies once more.

Director:

Kevin Lima

Writers:

Dodie Smith (novel), Kristen Buckley (story),

Stars:

Glenn Close, Gérard Depardieu, Ioan Gruffudd

Nominated for 1 Oscar. Another 1 win & 2 nominations.

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Glenn Close	...	Cruella de Vil
Gérard Depardieu	...	Jean-Pierre Le Pelt (as Gerard Depardieu)
Ioan Gruffudd	...	Kevin Sheperd
Alice Evans	...	Chloe Simon
Tim McInnerny	...	Alonzo
Eric Idle	...	Waddlesworth (voice)
Ben Crompton	...	Ewan
Carol MacReady	...	Agnes (as Carol Macready)
Ian Richardson	...	Mr. Torte
Jim Carter	...	Detective Armstrong
Ron Cook	...	Mr. Button
Timothy West	...	Judge
David Horovitch	...	Dr. Pavlov
Dick Brannick	...	Pavlov's Assistant
Mike Hayley	...	Constable

Storyline

After a spot of therapy Cruella De Vil is released from prison a changed woman. Devoted to dogs and good causes, she is delighted that Chloe, her parole officer, has a dalmatian family and connections with a dog charity. But the sound of Big Ben can reverse the treatment so it is only a matter of time before Ms De Vil is back to her incredibly ghastly ways, using her new-found connections with Chloe and friends.

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Plot Keywords:

dog | puppy | parole officer | dalmatian | jack russell terrier | 

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Taglines:

Meet Two Unlikely Heroes With A Bone To Pick.

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Genres:

Adventure | Comedy | Family

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Certificate:

G

Details

Official Sites:

Disney

Country:

USA UK

Language:

English

Release Date:

22 November 2000 (USA)

Also Known As:

102 dálmatas

Filming Locations:

St. Pancras Station, St. Pancras, London, England, UK

Box Office

Budget:

$85,000,000 (estimated)

Opening Weekend:

£1,179,758 (UK) (8 December 2000)

Gross:

ESP 768,015,114 (Spain) (29 June 2001)

Company Credits

Production Co:

Cruella Productions, Walt Disney Pictures

Technical Specs

Runtime:

100 min

Sound Mix:

Dolby Digital EX SDDS DTS-ES

Color:

Color (Technicolor)

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

In keeping with the Disney tradition, several of the puppies were given "hidden Mickeys". This was an alteration of one or two spots that were changed to look like Mickey Mouse's silhouette.

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Goofs

Just before Kevin and Chloe leave the house for their dinner date, the music that plays from the video the dogs are watching is the overture "Love Is A Song" from Bambi. When the television screen is shown later, however, the dogs are watching Lady and the Tramp.

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Quotes

Chloe Simon: Cruella de Vil, that wretched...
Cruella de Vil: Philanthropist?

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Connections

Spin-off 102 Dalmatians: Puppies to the Rescue (2000)

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Soundtracks

"Watcha Gonna Do"
Performed by Nobody's Angel
Courtesy of Hollywood Records

User Reviews

An over-the-top performance by Glenn Close makes this even better than her last turn as Cruella.

Enormous fun for both adults and children, this film works on numerous levels: there is everything from car crashes and cake in the face to some very good (yet subtle) jokes for adults.

Glenn Close is at her sublimely evil best as Cruella (`call me Ella') De Ville.

After three years in Dr. Pavlov's Behaviour Modification Clinic she is cured of her desire for fur – even the puppy-skin fur she had so intensely desired. She even has all of her fur coats placed in the dungeon of the extraordinary castle she inhabits.

But it wouldn't be a ‘Dalmatian' movie without the subterfuge and machinations of Cruella and you know that something will change her behaviour modification. And now she needs one extra puppy (hence 102 Dalmatians) to complete her nefarious scheme this time round.

Ioan Gruffudd is instantly appealing as the hero of the film that runs the `Second Chance' dog shelter. Though he was in `Titanic' and in last year's television version (as Pip) of `Great Expectations' I didn't recognize him; well, he was ‘Fifth Officer Lowe' in `Titanic' and I didn't see `Great Expectations' so I am not terribly surprised.

Gerard Depardieu does a delightful turn as the furrier-pawn of Cruella. He prances and postures in the most outlandish and outrageous of fur clothing you have ever seen – and does it well. His 'Wicked Witch of the West' homage is hilarious.

Tim McInnerny is superb is Cruella's not-so-evil henchman – he was also ‘Alonzo,' Cruella's butler, in `101 Dalmatians' and you may also recognize him from all of the `Black Adder' Brit-Coms. He plays his usual bumbling, good-hearted, somewhat dim-witted character to great effect.

Oscars for costuming are generally given for the entirety of the costuming in a film. This is unfortunate as the clothing worn by Glenn Close is amazing – it is incredibly detailed (note her handcuffs when she is being released from the Behaviour Modification Clinic) and worthy of such an over-the-top character. Her clothing alone deserves at least an Oscar nomination.

Animation holds a special place in my heart – but comparing this film to the original animated film is like comparing apples to orangutans: it can't be done. Suffice it to say that `102 Dalmatians' is even better than the film version of `101 Dalmatians' that came out in 1996. There is a lot to like here: from the sight gags, the dialogue, and the costumes to the casting - it is a good film for the whole family.