One Hundred and One Dalmations - A Movie Review
'One Hundred and One Dalmations' is a film for dog lovers.
Our new puppies are here! Are you sure the house can fit all 101 of them?
One Hundred and One Dalmations is a Disney animated film released to theaters in 1961. After the birth of their 15 puppy dalmations, they are dognapped by Cruella De Vil. Pongo and Perdita venture off to find their children - and more stolen dogs than they expected.
Dog movies are always the best. One Hundred and One Dalmations was one of my favorite Disney films (out of many) when I was a kid. Upon my most recent watch, the moral of generosity and love is prominent.
Pongo and Perdita are the definitions of wonderful parents. Animators studied the movements of real dogs. Pongo’s characterization is a strong development over the course of the story. Realizing that he had more to fight for after the birth of his puppies, Pongo’s growth is a highlight.
Each puppy gets a moment to shine. The first scene where they are shown watching the television is signature. Writers made sure to give each puppy a distinct personality. I always enjoyed the bickering between the puppies.
Ranked #39 on the Top 100 Movie Villains list, who could ever forget the vile Cruella De Vil and her henchmen, Horace and Jasper? By all means, Cruella does everything in the villain handbook. Her voice actress, Betty Lou Gerson had a ball pitching her evil laugh and loud rants. Cruella’s design was based on the late actress, Tallulah Bankhead.
One Hundred and One Dalmations is filled with memorable characters. Look closely and you will see cameos from other Disney films.
Voice talents of One Hundred and One Dalmations are remarkable. Rod Taylor, Cate Bauer, Ben Wright, Lisa Davis, Frederick Worlock, J. Pat O’Malley, Martha Wentworth, Thurl Ravenscroft, David Frankham, and several young actors to fill the roles of the puppies.
Did you know that someone actually counted all the spots that appear in the film? Animators paid close attention to how the characters move. I was intrigued by the way Jasper walked in each scene while watching the film. Animators had fun with the designs for the characters and the contrasting way they’d walk in a scene.
Creating all those puppies for one frame must not have been easy, but they had fun with it. That’s the best element incorporated. Animators incorporated neat animations tricks.
In their precarious adventure to rescue their children, Pongo and Perdita meet several animals with generous hearts. All the dogs across the world alert one another about the missing puppies, while farm animals give up their barn to let the dogs sleep, and others risk their lives to save the puppies.
Kindness is a virtue. One Hundred and One Dalmations is an extraordinary example of the impacts of generosity. I loved seeing that. It’s something I never noticed when watching as a child, but maybe it was the reason why I watched the film so much. Films connect to you in some way.
Disney incorporated the best messages. It’s interesting how films have a different impact on you the more you grow. As soon as Disney read the novel written by Dodie Smith, he immediately wanted to turn it into a film.
Writers and animators kept Smith in the know on any updates, along with sending her sketches of the characters. Smith was overjoyed by the finished product of the film. Everyone had a chance to share their input.
One Hundred and One Dalmations is a film for dog lovers. I had a big smile when I watched the film again after a long time. It’s a heartwarming story.
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Marielle Sabbag
Writing has been my passion since I was 11 years old. I love creating stories from fiction, poetry, fanfiction. I enjoy writing movie reviews. I would love to become a creative writing teacher and leave the world inspiring minds.
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