Quartile rating: 6/10 · 1 rating
An evil, high-fashion designer plots to steal Dalmatian puppies in order to make an extravagant fur coat, but instead creates an extravagant mess.
This live-action remake of the beloved animated classic hits familiar beats without adding much new. Glenn Close is genuinely entertaining as Cruella De Vil, elevating the film with committed physical comedy, but the rest of the cast is serviceable rather than standout. The slapstick sequences are competently shot but unremarkable, leaning heavily on Home Alone-style gags. The plot is essentially a faithful retread of the animated original, offering little narrative surprise. The ending resolves predictably with minimal dramatic tension. A watchable family film buoyed by one strong performance, but largely derivative.