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Glenn Close goes to the dogs once again in this sequel to 101 Dalmatians, Disney's 1996 live-action adaptation of their beloved animated classic. After three years in prison, Cruella De Vil (Close) is... read more read more... judged to have paid her debt to society and is set free, as she pledges to have nothing to do with animal fur (especially dogs) ever again. Meanwhile, Kevin (Ioan Gruffudd) operates an animal shelter that has fallen on hard times; unless he's able to find new financial support, the lost dogs he's been caring for will have nowhere to go. Kevin and his girlfriend Chloe (Alice Evans), who happens to be Cruella's parole officer, get the idea of bringing their plight to the people through the press, but media reports of the shelter's problems attract an unlikely benefactor -- Cruella. While Ms. De Vil claims the purest of intentions, it seems the shelter is housing a large number of dalmatians, and in cahoots with mad fashion designer Monsieur Le Pelt (Gérard Depardieu), she plans to turn the puppies into haute couture. 102 Dalmatians was the first live-action feature for director Kevin Lima, who previously helmed two animated features for Disney, A Goofy Movie and Tarzan. ~ Mark Deming, Rovi

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DVD Release Date: April 3, 2001

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  • May 16, 2012
    Sequel to an already terrible film, 102 Dalmatians is a film that is one of those films that is awful, due to a poor cast, poor writing, and poor directing. The cast assembled for this mess are horrible, the film is supposed to be fun, but ends up being stupid and pointless. This... read more is one film that should never have been made. The film is made to simply cash in on the success of the first, which was poorly made as well. I really don't know why Disney has remade some of their most beloved classic films and it doesn't pay off. The films don't work, and they just end up being a stupid, pointless excuse to make more money. I hated this film, felt it lacked any real fire to truly make it stand out, which like the remake of the first didn't do that. Stick with the old school animated Disney features, Disney really missed the mark with these films, and it doesn't do anything to entertain. The film is horrible, and what's supposed to be entertaining, ends up being a stupid excuse for entertainment. This film doesn't work, and as a sequel it fails more than once, and it's one of those rare sequels that are worst that is worse than the first. Avoid this poorly constructed family film; you will waste your time if you check it out. The film is poorly constructed and is a mess from start to finish. If you're looking for a good family oriented film, this one isn't it. This is a film definitely not worth your time.
  • September 10, 2011
    This wasn't nearly as good as 101 DALMATIANS. And did the first one even call for a sequel?
  • August 29, 2011
    I was never a fan of the franchise, animated or otherwise, and I cannot really say I enjoy the movies even if they are not without merit. The puppies are cute, but I guess I more of a cat person.
  • June 23, 2011
    Love all of the Dalmations.
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    September 11, 2010
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    I dislike every message that is trying to be sent in this film. They take everything that was wrong with the first, which wasn't bad in the first place, and make it much worse here. This film has no heart or even a good message for that matter, it just sucks the fun out of a fami... read morely film!
  • September 29, 2009
    I hate the Disney trend of producing stupid sequels to stupid remakes of great originals just for a quick buck at the expense of children?s imaginations!!
  • July 5, 2007
    This is a fairly good interpretation of the animated Disney flick.
  • April 9, 2007
    Formulaic kids' crap. It's only appeal is the classic ass-kicking villain that is Cruella DeVille. I actually know some dogs I'd hate enough to skin.
  • November 20, 2006
    a bit boring but its not as good as the first one
  • October 10, 2006
    More of an remake than a sequel. Oddball, the spotless dalmatian & Wadsworth, the macaw parrot with an identity crisis helps keep the movie watchable.

Critic Reviews


Mick LaSalle
January 1, 2000
Mick LaSalle, San Francisco Chronicle

It has everything -- cuddly animals, colorful outfits and sight gags. Full Review

Joe Baltake
January 1, 2000
Joe Baltake, Sacramento Bee

This is one of those rare occasions when a sequel is better than the movie that inspired it. Full Review

(CNN.com) Paul Clinton
January 1, 2000
(CNN.com) Paul Clinton, CNN.com

It's nothing new, just the same delightful brew. Full Review

Gene Seymour
January 1, 2000
Gene Seymour, Newsday

This thing yips and whimpers like an indolent, egregiously cute Chihuahua. Full Review

Kirk Honeycutt
January 1, 2000
Kirk Honeycutt, Hollywood Reporter

No comic bite -- and precious little bark.

Bruce Fretts
January 1, 2000
Bruce Fretts, Entertainment Weekly

The sequel adds more insults and injuries that could traumatize little ones. Full Review

Nancy Churnin
January 1, 2000
Nancy Churnin, Dallas Morning News

This film is nothing but dessert. But what a fun and festive dessert it is. Full Review

Desmond Ryan
January 1, 2000
Desmond Ryan, Philadelphia Inquirer

Amiable, undemanding family holiday entertainment.

Jay Boyar
January 1, 2000
Jay Boyar, Orlando Sentinel

We're talking dog. Bad dog.

Charles Taylor
January 1, 2000
Charles Taylor, Salon.com

The whole movie is overbright, overloud, antic, telling us the characters and animals are endearing rather than allowing them to reveal themselves as such. Full Review

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