Cruella (2021)

the JoshMeister's Rating
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4 out of 5 stars: "Really liked it"

the JoshMeister's Review
Cruella (2021) is a reboot-prequel to One Hundred and One Dalmatians (1961), in which infamous Disney villain Cruella de Vil gets her own back story. Cruella is full of clever plot twists that keep the film interesting.

Although some critics have complained that the movie feels a bit more like The Devil Wears Prada (2006) than a Dalmatians prequel, Cruella's (and mild-mannered alter ego Estella's) occupation is true to both the original 1961 animated film and the 1996 live-action reboot.

For maximum enjoyability, my advice is to not go into the movie with any expectations; forget everything you may think you know from previous 101 Dalmatians films, and imagine this as a stand-alone film or a complete reboot rather than an actual prequel. Otherwise, some plot elements (or lack thereof) may disappoint you or distract you from enjoying the film for what it is.

MPAA Rating
"Rated PG-13 for some violence and thematic elements"

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