Cruella (2021) User Reviews (2,031)

What a surprise.

[Sleepin_Dragon · 8/10 · 30 May 2021]

I went in to the cinema expecting to be disappointed, or to nod off, but I have to admit, I thoroughly enjoyed this film. It's dark, it's funny, it's utterly entertaining. It just goes to show that when film makers are given an imaginative script, the magic can still happen.

Emma Stone, she gets lots of parts, and you can see why, she's so good, she's excellent in this, and really does inject some vigour into the character.

How nice it was to be back in a cinema!

This exceeded my expectations, 8/10.

The best live action Disney film in years

[willcrabbe · 8/10 · 15 June 2021]

This is a film I did not see myself enjoying as much as I did. Serving as a (sort of) prequel to 101 Dalmations, Cruella is set in 1970s London during the punk rock movement and follows the character Estella (Emma Stone) as she attempts to make it in the fashion industry. She is taken under the wing of the vindictive and domineering Baroness von Hellman (Emma Thompson) and quickly learns secrets that will push her along the path to becoming the villainous Cruella De Vil.

First off I have to praise the performances of both leads. Emma Stone is wonderfully hammy yet charming and surprisingly nuanced as the titular Cruella, while Emma Thompson is cold and ruthless as the fashion mogul Baroness. There was also great support from Paul Walter Hauser as 'Horace', who serves as the main comedic output of the film, a role which he serves with aplomb.

I loved the Rock/Punk Rock style and aesthetic the film had, which is exemplified by the wonderful set and costume design and the excellent and unrelenting soundtrack. The original score from Nicholas Britell was also very effective at establishing the tone and mood and was quite Danny Elfman-esque.

My main problem with the film comes in the form of writing, with some aspects seeming cheap and overly reliant on coincidence and convenience. The latter stages are definitely weaker and the film doesn't end quite as strongly as it should have.

Overall, this is one of Disney's best live action outputs in recent memory although the sympathetic origin story seems tonally dissonant for one of Disney's most despicable villains.

What a surprise!

[vignesh-av24 · 8/10 · 28 May 2021]

To be really honest, I had very low positive thoughts about this movie. But, boy was I in for a surprise. Emma Stone is the show stealer. It's really a fun dark movie. Did expect this from Disney. Loved it!!

There's one thing this film gets right, it's the soundtrack.

[robfollower · 9/10 · 24 June 2021]

Cruella is brilliantly written, acted and portrayed. Emma Stone is a scene stealer ! She is brilliant . Do not let the premise of the film put you off, Cruella is a hidden gem of action , humor, fashion with dazzling costumes, a great soundtrack, and a pair of terrific performances from Emma Stone and Emma Thompson, this dazzling visual feast is extremely fun to watch whenever its leading ladies lock horns. Cruella is one groovy piece of summer block buster cinema. I would add , Disney production maybe headed for an Oscar nomination "Best Makeup" Academy Award nomination .

Academy Award ( winner Emma Stone ("La La Land") stars in Disney's "Cruella," an all-new live-action feature film about the rebellious early days of one of cinemas most notorious - and notoriously fashionable - villains, the legendary Cruella de Vil. "Cruella," which is set in 1970s London amidst the punk rock revolution, follows a young grifter named Estella, a clever and creative girl determined to make a name for herself with her designs. She befriends a pair of young thieves who appreciate her appetite for mischief, and together they are able to build a life for themselves on the London streets. One day, Estella's flair for fashion catches the eye of the Baroness von Hellman, a fashion legend who is devastatingly chic and terrifyingly haute, played by two-time Oscar winner Emma Thompson ("Howards End," "Sense & Sensibility"). But their relationship sets in motion a course of events and revelations that will cause Estella to embrace her wicked side and become the raucous, fashionable and revenge-bent Cruella.

Cruella has one of the best sound tracks in recent memory accompanying Emma Stone as the title character in Disney's Cruella. The official Cruella soundtrack is a great compilation of 1960s and '70s British rock'n'roll ! Throughout the movie, Emma Stone's powerful performance as Cruella is accompanied by an extensive playlist of rock, R&B, pop and punk music. If there's one thing this film gets right, it's the soundtrack. Cruella's soundtrack includes more than 30 songs from the 1960s and '70s, the soundtrack creates a strong sense of time and place, centering around the British beat music of the 1960s that The Beatles are known for. The soundtrack also includes some of the British Invasion's major hits from bands like The Animals, The Zombies and The Rolling Stones, female power ballads to classic funk.

Cruella opens with a classic anti-establishment hit plucked straight from 1970s London. I knew the film was going to entertain as soon as heard the opening bars of the first tune ......

"Bloody Well Right," by Supertramp (1974).

And the film just continued with musical awesomeness !

"Whisper Whisper," by the Bee Gees (1969).

"Inside-Looking Out," by The Animals (1966). What better to kick off the first action scene of the movie than a bluesy rock hit from the early days of The Animals?

"Watch the Dog That Bring the Bone," by Sandy Gaye (1969).

"She's A Rainbow," by The Rolling Stones (1967).

"I Gotcha," Joe Tex (1972).

"Time of the Season," by The Zombies (1968).

These Boots Are Made for Walkin'," by Nancy Sinatra (1965).

"Five to One," by The Doors (1968).

"Feeling Good," by Nina Simone (1965).

"Fire," by the Ohio Players (1974).

"Whole Lotta Love," by Ike & Tina Turner (1975). Cover of a 1969 Led Zeppelin song.

"The Wild One," by Suzi Quatro (1974).

"Hush," by Deep Purple (1968). Cover of a 1967 Billy Joe Royal song.

"Livin' Thing," by the Electric Light Orchestra (1976).

"Stone Cold Crazy," Queen (1974).

"Car Wash," by Rose Royce (1976). The famous disco tune :) "Boys Keep Swinging," by David Bowie (1979).

"One Way or Another," by Blondie (1978).

"I Get Ideas (When We Are Dancing)," by Tony Martin (1951).

"Should I Stay or Should I Go," by The Clash (1981).

"You're Such A Good Looking Woman," by Joe Dolan (1970). Original cover of The Stooges' 1969 proto-punk hit.

"Smile," by Judy Garland (1963).

"Nightmares," by The J. Geils Band (1974) "Gettin' Out," The J. Geils Band (1974).

"Eternelle," by Brigitte Fontaine (1968).

"Call Me Cruella," by Florence + the Machine (2021).

"I Wanna Be Your Dog," by John McCrea.

"Cruella de Vil," by Mel Leven (1961). In a post-credits scene, Disney pays tribute to the original 101 Dalmatians.

"The Wizard," by Black Sabbath (1970).

"Sympathy for the Devil," by The Rolling Stones (1968).

It's not changing cinema, but its full of style and a fun time

[elwynchofmann · 6/10 · 28 May 2021]

Cruella is full of style and a pretty good time. Emma Stone does great in the titular role, and her presence really ups the enjoyment. Starting off with the good: the production design, costuming, hair, and makeup are so great in this film. Emma Stone gets to rock a ton of different hairstyles, and the period-piece aspect gives opportunities for the costuming team to really show off. The architecture is beautiful, and it does a great job of transporting you to this period in London. I definitely anticipate this film to get some love at the Oscars in those categories. The film is also very colorful and vibrant at times, which was fun. The first act was a bit slow but after about 45 minutes it starts to pick up nicely.

Where the film faltered for me was definitely the script. It's not a bad script by any means, but it definitely could have been polished up. Some of the villain's motives are completely nonexistent, and the screenplay makes no attempt to try to explain them to the audience. It was a bit jarring because I thought it would get cleared up in the third act, but they just gloss right over it. The film also doesn't pack any big emotional punch, which isn't a bad thing or even necessary - it just holds it back from being anything great. The film has a good use of licensed music that adds a lot of style to the film, in a similar vein to Joker. However, this did lead me to be a bit underwhelmed by Nicolas Britell's original compositions, which left little to be remembered.

Cruella honestly surprised me, and I have to say I enjoyed it quite a bit. It's not changing cinema, but it's fun, stylish, and great time back at the theater. Definitely one of Disney's better live-actions, and I definitely recommend seeing in a theater if you can!

I was so expecting to hate this!

[planktonrules · 9/10 · 1 December 2021]

I had no interest in seeing "Cruella"...none at all. After all, I really hated the two previous live action films based on the "101 Dalmatians" series. But my daughter insisted I watch it with her, as she said it is a silly but really enjoyable film...and after seeing it I agree. But I would also add that it is very well written...and I loved some of the dialog. I was expecting to give it a 2 or 3 and end up now giving it a 9!

The story in no way involves Cruella trying to make coats out of puppies. Instead, it's a prequel in which you see what helped to create the evil and god-awful Cruella we've all come to love in the full length cartoon. I'd say more...but think it's just a film you see for yourself.

Overall, an amazingly well written and very entertaining film. My only complaint, and it's a minor one, is that the music is too much...too loud and distracting. But otherwise, it's a terrific and very entertaining film.

What if Disney combined Birds of Prey, Oceans Eleven, Devil Wears Prada, James Bond, and Vivienne Westwood

[steven-leibson · 9/10 · 6 June 2021]

Can you make an entertaining film by blending features from the Joker's girlfriend Harley Quinn in "Birds of Prey," a successful heist film like Oceans Eleven, the daring of a Bond film, a swath of "The Devil Wears Prada," and meld it with the 1970's London punk fashion story of designer Vivienne Westwood? Can you do all that as a backstory for a six-decade old, animated Disney feature film? Can you sew all those different fabrics and parts into one cohesive garment? Apparently, you can. There is so much brilliant writing, over-the-top performance, and spot-on production brilliance packed into this movie that it must simply be seen to be appreciated. I've never seen a movie like this and I don't think there's a written explanation that can do it justice. If you love all sorts of films like the ones listed above, you'll love this film.

Better than expected

[paullevantis · 7/10 · 20 June 2021]

101 Dalmations is a fantastic film with excellent characters, and after watching it one would think that it cannot be depicted in live action. The live action remakes proved this correct, however Cruella is different.

The angle taken on the film actually provides a sufficient and imaginative backstory for Cruella DeVil, and it cleverly manages to position the audiences on the side of the character despite how much we hate her in all her other depictions. That was quite impressive, as well as the acting from Emma Thompson.

The story was good, except there appeared to be repetition of segments of the movie which just make you feel like the movie is more of the way through than it actually is. Another thing that did this was the constant climactic moments which end up tiring you out a little. This means that when the proper climax happens, the movie feels like it's been going on forever and you find yourself not really as engaged as you should be.

Emma Stone's accent was really impressive, however it must have been the director's decision to make it more posh in certain moments, which I wasn't really a fan of. Also, the incorporation of a full fledged lgbt character felt a little unsuitable for the time period in which it was set (sorry about the spoiler).

The soundtrack was filled with excellent songs which were really suitable for the film. However, the events happening on screen couldn't quite match the coolness of the song resulting in the music being a slight distraction.

Overall a very admirable and imaginative effort from Disney.

Both Emmas are stunning

[Xamalion · 10/10 · 28 May 2021]

It is one of the best villain origin stories to date. I had so much fun watching that I didn't even see the twist coming, and when it hit, it hit in all the right places and took the whole story on another level.

Both Emmas are a joy to watch. They play against each other with so much life, it is simply fun and you cannot get enough. The dialogues are witty, fun but never cheesy. Even the Baronesse has her moments when you can glimpse through the curtain and almost see why she is how she is. You almost like her when she is nice to Estelle, but then you realize that she is not nice, she acts for once normal against her usual utter cruelty.

The score and the soundtrack are amazing. I had several goosebump moments because the music fits the scenes so perfectly.

The runtime is absolutely no problem, time flies when you have fun and beside a bit of a bumpy start there was never a moment I felt bored.

I only have one wish, and that is a sequel to this movie, because it sets the stage so well for more. Also I had wished to see Glen Close in a mini cameo at the end. Maybe when young Cruella looked in a mirror you could see a glimpse of the future. I would have loved that and it would be nod to the iconic Ms. Close.

Watch this, it is all the boring Harley Quinn movie wanted to be.

I don't know the target audience

[jameshammettburke · 6/10 · 13 November 2021]

Good aesthetics and costume. A lot of over-acting. But my biggest problem is I have no idea who this film is aimed at?? I could take all 4 generations of my family and no one would enjoy it.

awful

[animemicheal · 2/10 · 27 October 2021]

I hate this movie, not in any way similar character wise to 101 Dalmatians. And they essentially give her full credit for creating punk aesthetics/dress, and costumes are historically inaccurate. I hate this movie with a passion, i give it a 2/10 because at least there was some aesthetic parts.

Stylish and very fun

[getitdrunk · 7/10 · 23 June 2021]

The atoeynis a little thin but it's a fun feast if fashion, music and big performances. Emma Thompson seemed to be having a lot of fun with her character, I came away feeling glad I had seen it at the cinema and thinking of at least 3 friends to reccomend it to, enjoyed it!

I thought I knew what to expect but half way through I knew I loved this movie...and loved Wink!

[orbrium · 10/10 · 15 June 2021]

I stereotyped it before I even saw it. Starting it I was like ok this is the Devil Wears Prada...right? It had more story than I expected, more beauty than I expected, more subtlety than I expected and I knew I loved this movie when I knew I loved Wink the Dog. I thought all the actors did a great job. I was impressed at the actor that played Horace.....is that name right? Last I had seen him in was Richard Jewell which was so serious but in this movie he had more comic talent than I expected from him. I had never heard the song from Iggy Pop before but now I find myself singing it. I loved loved this movie. I'm excited to watch it over and over again.

Good movie. But it has nothing to do with 101 Dalmatians

[Avwillfan89 · 7/10 · 23 February 2022]

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.

It is pronounced De Vil.

[nogodnomasters · 10/10 · 13 June 2021]

This is the back story to a Disney villain. Like Maleficent they create a complex character that is not all evil and certainly didn't start that way. Estella lived as a street orphan at an early age and wanted to be a designer. She becomes employed by the Baroness only to discover they have a history she did not know about.

I am a fan of Emma Stone and didn't think she was right for the part. She proved me wrong. It was a great story and a great supporting cast. What I loved most was the soundtrack, even though it was sometimes anachronistic. At the (possible plot spoiler) supposed death of Cruella, they play "Come Together" a song about Paul being dead when actually still very much alive. Now if you are looking for the subliminal evil, the license plate number JOH1930 could be read as John 19:30. This has some darker moments to it and I did not see it as a child's film.

I could watch it again just for the soundtrack.

Quite good but 30 box is a lot of money, so think twice!

[kkaterhyne · 7/10 · 9 June 2021]

Well, I just watched the movie and let me tell you that it wasn't that bad. Honestly, I wasn't expecting too much from Disney because you know, most of the times they f* up their live action films, but at least for me, this one was very entertaining and enjoyable. Yet, I understand why many people is beyond disappointed with the movie. The writers and the directors decided to follow a different path regarding her original character. Thus, if you're a huge fan of Cruella's character in 101 Dalmataians, you'll find this movie quite illogical and boring.

I enjoyed the movie so much because I never liked 101 Dalmatians and Cruella isn't my fav Disney villain, therefore, it was easy for me to watch it as an "independent film." It might sound crazy and even stupid but if you detach her character from the original film, you might end up liking the movie.

I think you should give it a try cause is not the worst film you'll ever watch in your entire life, but before you pay 30 box keep in mind that: THE MOVIE BARELY RELATES CRUELLA TO HER ORIGINAL CHARACTER IN 101 DALMATIANS.

Absolutely Stunning

[gobraves9-259-630922 · 9/10 · 28 June 2021]

This is hands down the BEST Disney film I've seen in years and has the best soundtrack I've ever heard. Emma Stone is hypnotic as Cruella, Emma Thompson is delightfully wicked. The ancillary characters are very strong, as well. This film should received multi Oscar nods for acting, fashion, cinematography, and direction. The films' only drawbacks were the iffy CGI Dalmatians and particular animal references to skunks and raccoons that most outside the UK would never pick up on; neither animal is found in the UK.

Maybe Disney can still make unique films

[skeletornumber70 · 7/10 · 28 May 2021]

Of all the evil witches, monsters, dictators, and homicidal maniacs that populated classic Disney animation, Cruella Deville might be the most hated. Sure, she never had plans for world domination and she never even tried to murder another human, but she did the one thing that film audiences can never forgive: she tried to kill puppies. It's for this reason that I've been so skeptical about this film, an origin story that attempts to humanize this character by shedding new light on her turbulent past. The cast sounded stacked and Craig Gillespie is a director I've admired ever since "Lars and the Real Girl," but was it possible to tell a sympathetic, Disney-fied story about someone we know will wind up a would-be dog killer?

Well, the answer is yes and no, but mostly yes. Before I praise this film for being such an unexpected gem, let me get the couple of problems I have with it out of the way. First and foremost, without giving any spoilers, I never get the true sense that Cruella is as pure evil as she's supposed to be by the time we get to 101 Dalmatians. She's definitely no hero by any means, but there's not a point where I feel the audience will stop rooting for her. The only other complaint is that there's a bit of a tonal inconsistency at times, as if the film doesn't quite know its target audience. It's certainly not for children, not only is it dark and mature but it's so much of a character study that young kids would be bored, yet there are certain occasions that feature very "cartoonish" logic that adults will have to suspend a lot of disbelief over.

But on to the good, and the first point of praise is the cast. Emma Stone is absolutely brilliant in this role, and you can just sense that she's having the time of her life playing it. Almost just as amazing is Emma Thompson as the vile Baroness, and when the two are onscreen together the chemistry between the rivals is electric. As far as the supporting cast goes, there really isn't a weak link to be found, with a particular stand out in Paul Walter Hauser who is hilarious as the dimwitted thief Horace. As for Gillespie's direction, the film is beautifully shot and he brings the same stylistic energy he brought to "I,Tonya" though it's greatly enhanced here due to the 1970s punk rock aesthetic of the film. This leads me to the soundtrack, which is not only pure awesomeness, but is used to turn Cruella's story into an almost allegory for the transition of London music scene in the late 60s-early 70s.

I could go on and on about the individual components that make this film work, but the truth is what really makes it work is how well these individual parts come together in a seamless fashion (no pun intended). In another time perhaps I might be more critical, but honestly it's been a while since I've seen such a major studio blockbuster, especially one based on an established property, that feels like it's actually the unaltered vision of a filmmaker. The story, the cast, the music, the style, everything all fits together to make something truly satisfying. That's how movies are supposed to be made, and with that I give this my first strong recommend of 2021.

My darling, this movie is brilliant!

[ernestoherreraf · 9/10 · 28 May 2021]

When I heard that they we're going to make a live-action movie about Cruella de Vil, I thought: This is going to be a disaster.

The trailers looked good but still not really great.

This movie? Blows every live action (except Cinderella) out of the park! Cruella is brilliantly written, acted and portrayed. All the side characters are memorable and useful. The baroness is amazing and just pure evil. I love it.

The costume designs are the best thing in this movie. They are beautiful, diffrent and are a feast to your eyes.

This movie gives me hope for the future of Disney!

I did enjoy Cruella but...

[TimelessSelf · 7/10 · 7 June 2021]

I guess I didn't get attached to her character. It was too predictable in its childish Disney way. It was classic villain origin story of parent killed by someone but misinterpreted as another thing. So after a third of the film being devil wears Prada, we resolve the misunderstanding- resulting in a 'villainous twist' which leads to the second third which is just a heist film. Then after that there is a second mission which feels as though it should be another episode or movie in and of itself. Then it ends.

I liked the costumes but I feel as though Cruella's could have been better still. They were quite high fashion and not what I expected based on 1- the original Cruella and 2- the initial window display outfit in this film. I do appreciate the idea that she grows into the old Cruella devil, by starting off young and modern, but I wish there was more scary unhinged stuff.

People say this film is dark for Disney standards but I disagree. I have been more scared and traumatized by Disney's old animated films/villains (lion king). The film tries to put you on Cruella's side, she isn't a villain by the end- even though she has become the one thing she sought to destroy- we are expected to forgive her for her crimes because of her tragic backstory.

Cruella is meant to kill Dalmatians later in life, but this film doesn't touch on that future hatred for the dogs, instead she spares them. I don't know how this Cruella ends up being future Cruella- but I'm sure Disney will make another film to try and bridge the gap.

The ending- specifically how she survived the fall- was ridiculous, I'd have preferred she died honestly as that would have been interesting and heartwarming actually: to chose justice over cruelty, one final act by Estella. They could have justified future Cruella in that scenario by having it just be another crazy lady who took on the persona of Cruella to finish what she started.

Just not for me.

[leahdeere · 2/10 · 7 November 2021]

These live actions need to just start calling themselves "inspired by" instead of "based off of." If you took away her name, and I guess her two-toned hair, nothing about this story is reminiscent of Cruella. The whole movie is extremely cringe, especially her transition into Cruella as well as her mother's ridiculous death. They're really out there making dogs the villains in this. And then the death of "Estella." dear lord. Honestly, a team of animators in the 70s did a better job, and I'm sure their budget was significantly lower. This movie was too focused on fashion/costumes, CGI dogs, and their soundtrack, to actually write a decent movie. If it was for kids, fine. But remember this is for 13+. Overall it was just worse than I imagined.

Not every villain needs to be adapted to a hero

[blott2319-1 · 6/10 · 9 October 2021]

I was in the minority (at least among cinema buffs) in that I actually found some enjoyment from the way Maleficent reinvented the Disney villain, presenting her story from a different perspective that allowed us to see her as a protagonist rather than an antagonist. But not every Disney villain needs this same kind of treatment. I was extremely leery of Cruella before even sitting down to watch it, and it turns out my skepticism was warranted. This is not a very good film, and follows some highly predictable beats. It is clearly copying a number of films that came before, and frankly I'm not a big fan of those movies either. I do not care one bit about the fashion industry and a petty rivalry between a couple of designers, whether it is in The Devil Wears Prada or Cruella. I was OK with some of the family drama, and I like the humor brought in by Horace and Jasper, but the plot as a whole was a miss for me.

I also think the fact that this movie is titled "Cruella" and has any attachment to 101 Dalmatians adds nothing to the story. They shoehorn in dogs simply to connect the dots, but those aspects of this movie have zero impact. The filmmakers even make a point of casting Cruella as the superior dog lover just to completely undermine the movies of their past. If they stripped this entire movie of all 101 Dalmatian references, I could see it being a decent script in its own right, but they just can't resist cashing in on nostalgia. Perhaps the most frustrating thing of all is that they created a movie which sanitizes one of their most despicable and pure evil villains, and they do it by adding Emma Thompson as an utterly despicable and pure evil villain. I guess all the young people can just wait another 60 years and go see the "Baroness" movie which will redeem her character and make it clear she was not that bad.

You're so dark are you sure you're not from the DC Universe

[waltermwilliams · 8/10 · 27 May 2021]

My faith in Walt is restored...Disney that is.

Ever since I was a little child watching in wonderment in the dark at the Movies or on the Black and White Pye TV at home...Walt Disney has entertained me for decades, but it's been a while since he put this kind of smile on my face.

Even though he's pushing up daisies or chilling out in a Cryogenic Chamber he still manages to bring magic into my life.

The brands latest effort is the live-action prequel, "Cruella" and it lives up to the trailers and then some.

It's a very dark origins story, not unlike "Joker".

Both films feature famous villains and turn them into protagonists misunderstood by friends, family and society.

What an amazing cast to watch strutting their stuff on the big screen and enjoying themselves.

"La La Lands" Emma Stone is brilliant as both Estella and her alter ego Cruella.

Emma Thompson is the Baroness...the nasty sociopathic woman Estella aspires to be whilst Cruella wants to destroy her and for good reasons that will reveal themselves in the fullness of time.

Joel Fry who was fun in "Yesterday" and Paul Walter Houser from "Richard Jewell" and "I,Tonya" provide the comic relief.

John McCrea who flamboyantly played Jamie in "Everybody's Talking About Jamie" doesn't hold back as the Rock Star of the Vintage Rag Trade.

Dedicated followers of fashion will love this movies costumes.

As usual Mark Strong puts in another strong performance as John the Valet.

The best part is the films Director is a fellow Aussie, Craig Gillespie, better known for "Lars and the Real Girl" and "I, Tonya" where he worked with Houser.

The original live action Cruella de Vil, Glenn Close, gets a nod with an Executive Producer credit for this 2021 movie.

"Cruella" had me from the opening bars of Supertramps' "Bloody Well Right" as we witness the birth of Estella.

From there the soundtrack rolls on highlighting just how good some of the modern classic songs of the 60's and 70's have stood the test of time.

It's a stellar collection of music from The Doors, Nine Simone, Electric Light Orchestra, The Ohio Players, Queen, Blondie, and The Clash to name a few.

It's already liked on my Spotify Library and playing in my French Batmobile.

I even love how the famous Disney logo is in black, white and red...Cruella DeVil's colours.

Even though it's based on the popular children's novel "One Hundred and One Dalmatians" by the late author Dodie Smith and has a PG rating this is a movie adults will also enjoy.

After all they didn't release it during the School Holidays.

In the words of Deadpool, "You're so dark. Are you sure you're not from the DC Universe."

It was good, Disney doesn't put out much trash anymore

[patrickwelty · 7/10 · 6 July 2021]

It was well done. Emma stone was solid as were all the main actors. Yes it's ridiculous it's a Disney movie but a darker turn than most. I'd advise making sure your kids know what they will be watching, the concept of death and murder is widely explored. Great period piece honestly I'd be surprised if this doesn't win oscars for best costume and set design. Very very well done on that front. Longer than it needed to be by 20 minutes but deserves none of the critic thrashing. It's a pleasant change for Disney and was enthralling from start to finish. 7/10 film, 8/10 acting, 6/10 story, 10/10 costumes and set.

Could possibly be...

[aeasmmikey-86536 · 10/10 · 8 June 2021]

..the best movie I've seen in a decade. And I see a lot of movies.

I understand and respect the negative reviews; an opinion is just that -- an opinion. The biggest negative is -- who is supposed to be the audience? Don't bring the kids -- not your typical Disney. Does it bear some resemblance to Devil Wears Prada? Yes. But honestly -- every second was so beautifully, scrumptiously executed, every scene, every costume (the garbage truck dress!).....oh, for heaven's sake, just go see it.