May 11, 2008
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This Disney animated classic is based on the children's story by Dodie Smith. The story involves the canine pets of a struggling composer and his wife: Dalmatians Pongo (male) and Perdita (female). Pe... read more
Directed by: Clyde Geronimi, Hamilton Luske, Wolfgang Reitherman
Release Date: January 25, 1961
DVD Release Date: March 4, 2008
Stats: 19,065 reviews
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Flixster Reviews (19,065)
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May 1, 2012101 Dalmatians is a stunning, engaging animation film that is fun for the entire family. Of all the films that Disney has produced, 101 Dalmatians is probably the film I watched the most. This film is lots of fun from start to finish, has great characters, a very memorable villai... read more
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November 28, 2011fb729949618Classic in every aspect with a wonderful script and memorable characters, all equaling one of Disney's best animated films.
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August 15, 2011the animation is superb and they actually give character to pretty much every dalmatian. Cruella is a great villian and probably one of the most memeorable since its 1961 release.
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April 28, 2011Oh man, though the first few minutes - up until the Twilight Bark - were nothing short of incredible (especially the first scene, Pongo the matchmaker), I really didn't need to watch half an hour of 101 dogs traipsing the English countryside dying themselves black and drinking mi... read more
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December 13, 2010heartwarming, funny, entertaining, breathtaking animation, and great characters
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November 22, 2010This is the original Disney classic of 101 Dalmatians, which I recommend seeing over the new remakes of it. This movie is exciting and dramatic as well as cute and fun. It's a really great movie.
Critic Reviews
September 4, 2008
TIME Magazine
March 4, 2008
Variety Staff, Variety
While not as indelibly enchanting or inspired as some of the studio's most unforgettable animated endeavors, this is nonetheless a painstaking creative effort. Full Review
February 12, 2008
Dave Kehr, Chicago Reader
This was the last Disney animated feature (1961) that Uncle Walt lived to see through personally; it can't be a coincidence that it's also the last Disney animated feature of real depth and emotional ... Full Review
January 1, 2000
Roger Ebert, Chicago Sun-Times
If there's one thing that's absolutely first-rate about the film, it's the character of Cruella. Full Review
March 30, 2008
Christopher Null, Filmcritic.com
good enough to merit repeated viewings. Particularly if you're two. Full Review
March 29, 2008
Felix Gonzalez Jr., DVD Review
What has truly kept 101 Dalmatians alive ... is Cruella De Vil herself, one of the most deliciously nasty characters in Disney's oeuvre. Full Review
March 23, 2008
Urban Cinefile Critics, Urban Cinefile
Capturing the essence of Dodie Smith's wonderful children's book, this unforgettable animation. It is one of my favourite animations of all time. Full Review
March 18, 2008
Ryan Cracknell, Movie Views
"Cute and cuddly" pretty much sums up this canine caper - once you get past the idea of a lady looking to make a coat out of dalmatian puppies. Full Review
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