Great Film: 101 Dalmatians
Out of the box
As a very young child, I grew up on the 1961 101 Dalmatians. I loved the show, and I remember thinking that it was one of Disney's best. So when the 1996 live-action remake came out, I had my doubts that anything could be as good as the original. I was wrong. This movie is absolutely fantastic! It is beautifully written and the dogs are so cute and loveable... but I think the thing that ties it all together is the casting. The characters were brought to life in a totally believeable way--from Jeff Daniels as the Dalmatian-loving, Cruella-hating Roger Dearly, to Ms.DeVil herself, played to perfection by the unbeatable Glenn Close. All of the actors fill the shoes of their characters, the comic timing is just right, and everything about it spells a Disney masterpiece.
Cast
- Cruella De Vil played by Glenn Close
- Roger played by Jeff Daniels
- Anita played by Joely Richardson
- Nanny played by Joan Plowright
- Jasper played by Hugh Laurie
- Horace played by Mark Williams
- Skinner played by John Shrapnel
