The film should have been labelled Estella. I know that the name Cruella is the persona that the main character transforms in eventually - but this should be no means be taken seriously as the 101 Dalmatians villain's origin story. Because it makes no sense if you do.
In the live action 1996 version (the first of many live actions remakes) Cruella is unapologetically crazy and awful. She smokes, wears furs and actually does do some damage to the animal kingdom. She kills a white tiger and gushes gleefully while wearing its fur. She also talks about beating puppies to death, not caring how they die or suffer just as long as she gets their flesh. She was NOT interested in being politically correct.
In today's climate, you will find no such character here. She is much rather a rebellious, highly talented fashion designer from the slums after being left homeless after her mother is pushed off a balcony by three Dalmatians belonging to the villain, Emma Thomson's Baroness.
This Cruella is likeable and flawed. Not evil, unhinged and crazy. The only time she becomes mean is when she gets lost in her obsession to take revenge on the Baroness - to her two childhood friends Horace and Jasper (who are actually the put down henchman in the other films)
Also, the twist about her paternity is a little weak. I think it was just simply a way to pass the runtime.
This is very fun, campy movie about an outsider coming into the fashion world with vengeance. With some truly incredible outfits akin to Alexander McQueen and Dolce & Gabbana. But has F all to do with the villainess Cruella.
In the live action 1996 version (the first of many live actions remakes) Cruella is unapologetically crazy and awful. She smokes, wears furs and actually does do some damage to the animal kingdom. She kills a white tiger and gushes gleefully while wearing its fur. She also talks about beating puppies to death, not caring how they die or suffer just as long as she gets their flesh. She was NOT interested in being politically correct.
In today's climate, you will find no such character here. She is much rather a rebellious, highly talented fashion designer from the slums after being left homeless after her mother is pushed off a balcony by three Dalmatians belonging to the villain, Emma Thomson's Baroness.
This Cruella is likeable and flawed. Not evil, unhinged and crazy. The only time she becomes mean is when she gets lost in her obsession to take revenge on the Baroness - to her two childhood friends Horace and Jasper (who are actually the put down henchman in the other films)
Also, the twist about her paternity is a little weak. I think it was just simply a way to pass the runtime.
This is very fun, campy movie about an outsider coming into the fashion world with vengeance. With some truly incredible outfits akin to Alexander McQueen and Dolce & Gabbana. But has F all to do with the villainess Cruella.