charming Disney although lacking songs

Rating: 6/10 (10 April 2008)

101 Dalmatians is classic Disney in every sense of the word, giving each little puppy a characterisation and making us involved in the plight of Pongo and Perdita and their search for their stolen family.
Cruella de Vil is evil personified, a smoke-breathing, wild-eyed monster looking for new ways to make fur coats. No animal is safe around her! Dodie Smith's book comes to life after a long journey in production and is well worth the effort. Despite most of the songs written for the film being junked before release, this film manages to enthral both children and adults alike, and is still better than the two live-action versions which were released in the 1990s.
Funny, charming, beautifully animated ... and timeless.