101 Dalmatians [G]

Roger and his Dalmatian Pongo are two bachelors who discover their soul mates in Anita and her Dalmatian Perdy. Soon after becoming a happily married couple, Perdy gives birth to a litter of fifteen puppies, which immediately catches the attention of Anita’s boss and fur-worshiper Cruella De Vil. Enraged that Anita will not sell the puppies to her, Cruella steals them so that she might have their skins to make a fashionable coat for herself. But with Pongo, Perdy, and all the dogs of London on her tail, Cruella’s plan is about to bite back. 

The story is a timeless classic and as good as the Disney animated film was, this movie does top it. Filled with wonderful actors, adorable animals, and physical comedy, 101 Dalmatians will have you seeing spots. 

When Roger and his dog Pongo lay eyes on Anita and her dog Perdy, it’s love at first sight. Shortly after becoming a happily married couple, Perdy gives birth to a litter of fifteen puppies, which immediately catches the attention of the evil Cruella De Vil: fur-worshipping fashion designer and Anita’s boss. Enraged that Anita will not sell the puppies to her, Cruella has them dognapped, with the intention of skinning them and making a fashionable fur coat for herself.  When Pongo and Perdy learn that they’re puppies have been stolen, they immediately alert the city of London, using the Twilight Bark to receive any news or sightings. When word comes back to them that the puppies are in an abandoned mansion out in the countryside, Pongo and Perdy embark on a huge rescue mission and, with all the animals of London on their side, they’re about to bite Cruella back. 

Glenn Close stars as Cruella De Vil and she was absolutely fabulous. Very stylish, very classy, but also extremely frightening, you would not want to get on the wrong side of Glenn in this movie. She stole every scene and with her amazing costumes, she literally dominated the screen. She was positively and perfectly maniacal. 

Starring Jeff Daniels, Joely Richardson, Joan Plowright, Hugh Laurie, and Mark Williams, 101 Dalmatians is a wonderful family movie that will have you laughing, cringing, swooning, “aww”-ing, and seeing spots. Love it.