Glenn Close is easily the most notable element of the production, looking the part about as ideally as imaginable.

| Original Score: 5/10 | Sep 9, 2020

Brilliant puppy wrangling, seamlessly blended with special effects, and a witty and sophisticated performance by Glenn Close as dazzlingly costumed Cruella DeVil more than compensate for spottier moments.

| Jun 6, 2018

While the adorableness quotient of the new "101" is never in doubt, fans of the original may feel that its wit and charm have been diminished...Cute and broad, this re-make's OK. What I miss--what I'd hoped for--was a tad more sophistication.

| Feb 26, 2018

[Glenn] Close creates an iconic, comically menacing character that lingers in the memory long after the bland nonsense of the film has faded.

| Original Score: 4/10 | Jun 3, 2014

| Original Score: C | Sep 7, 2011

All-ages spotted canine caper updates classic.

| Original Score: 3/5 | Jan 2, 2011

| Original Score: C | Nov 6, 2009

...an entertaining, surprisingly charming update of the Disney's 1961 animated classic.

| Original Score: 2.5/4 | Jan 29, 2009

as good of a live-action Cruella as we could expect

| Original Score: 3/5 | Sep 21, 2008

Full Review | Original Score: 4/5 | Aug 31, 2006

Full Review | Original Score: 2/5 | Nov 1, 2005

Full Review | Original Score: 2/5 | Aug 19, 2005

Full Review | Original Score: 2/5 | Jun 18, 2005

Full Review | Original Score: 3/5 | Mar 8, 2005

Full Review | Original Score: 3/5 | Feb 22, 2005

Full Review | Original Score: 3/5 | Jan 14, 2005

Full Review | Original Score: 3/5 | Apr 6, 2004

| Original Score: 2/5 | Jun 1, 2003

To find the biggest source of problems with this remake, take a look at the producer's name. 101 Dalmatians is Disney's first joint venture with John Hughes,

Full Review | Original Score: 2.5/4 | May 29, 2003

Full Review | Original Score: 1.5/4 | May 14, 2003