Reviews

I remember when you'd exit a Broadway play humming the music. Today we have divas and virtuosos and utterly boring music. I miss tunes like "Cruella De Vil"

It's sad that the soundtrack CD to Walt Disney's 1961 classic film 101 Dalmatians is no longer in print. It's even sadder that Disney has yet to take the opportunity to reissue the CD in conjunction with the movie's DVD reissue earlier this year. But frankly, I think it's a shame when ANY Disney soundtrack is taken out of print. But I digress. If you're expecting the most amazing sound quality of your life, this CD will sorely disappoint you. Some cuts sound fuller than others, but when you consider that when this CD was released, the elements this music was recorded on were nearly forty years old, I think any quibbles about sound quality can be forgiven. (I do have to wonder sometimes how music in Disney films can sound better than a remastered CD done at the same time. But anyhoo...) There's nothing here, fortunately, that ruins my listening experience. Unlike a lot of Disney films before or after 101 Dalmatians, there's very few songs on here. In fact, there's only three - the classic Cruella de Vil, the Kanine Krunchies jingle, which was a loving and witty parody of classic 1950's/1960's commercial jingles, and the finale, Dalmatian Plantation. But despite the lack of songs, the score alone is a fantastic listening experience. In the 1990's, Disney's amazing output of soundtrack CDs from their animated films may have only been rivaled by Rhino's output of soundtrack CDs from classic MGM musicals. Sadly, both Disney and Rhino are no longer as prolific, and some of their best releases have sadly been taken out of print. If you can find a good condition used CD for a reasonable price like I did, DON'T hesitate to pick it up.

Track Listing 1. Overture 2. Beautiful Spring Day, A 3. What's All The Hurry / A Perfect Situation / Stir Things Up 4. Cruella De Vil 5. Don't Worry, Perdy / The Puppies Are Here / Lucky / How Marvelous / Not One / A Bloomin' Hero 6. Ol' Thunder Always Wins 7. Kanine Krunchies 8. Bedtime / An Evening Constitutional / A Job To Do / They're Gone! 9. Dognapped! / Anita Darling / What'll We Do? 10. All Dog Alert 11. Sergeant Tibs' Recon / Cat Casserole 12. Can You Leave Tonight? / Arduous Trek / Any News, Colonel? / I Want The Job Done 13. Pulling A Snitch / Big Hullabaloo / Battling The Baduns 14. My Darlings / 99 / Better Be Off / Fire One / All Clear 15. Through The Snow / Shelter 16. I'm Hungry / Get Some Rest / Back On The Road / Spotted! 17. Dinsford / Cruella / A Roll In The Soot / To The Van / It Can't Be / Crazed / You Fools! 18. Puppies Everywhere 19. Dalmatian Plantation / Finale 20. Cruella De Vil - (Nonsense Version Demo)

Reviews

I was not terribly impressed with this CD. Fortunately, I decided to get it from the library to see if it was good before deciding whether or not to buy it.Although the orchestration of the songs is well done, most of them simply were not meant to be performed by a chorus; and they sound terrible in that form. If you want some of the songs on this CD, I suggest you look at one of Disney's compilation CDs in the Classic Disney Vol. 1-5 series or the actual soundtracks of the movies.

Where to start?! Erich Kunzel and the Cincinnati Pops Orchestra have had a track record for recording some of the most stupendous movie music ever. Magical Musicals is just another example of how audaciously bold, yet beautiful Kunzel and the Cincinnati Pops have taken the original scores, molded them into the same pieces, yet at the same time, creating life of their own in each and every note. If you are looking for ANY soundtrack containing Disney music, this should be the first CD you listen to. There are others out there, and yes, they may sound beautiful and enchanting, but you won't find such a unique and compelling score anywhere else other than this CD. Check it out!!

Reviews

HI I WANTED THE ORIGINAL MOVIE RELEASED WITH CASTS YOU HAVE SEND ME CARTOON. IF YOU CAN HELP ME TO RETURN THAT CARTOON MOVIE AND SEND ME ORIGINAL MOVIE. WITH CAST THANKS DIPTI PANDYA

It was 1961, and if not exactly a palindrome, it was an unusual year that read the same way upside down. After a solid run of 10 Disney animated features beginning in 1937 with Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs and continuing through 1959's Sleeping Beauty, change was in the air. It was the dawning of the Age of Aquarius, the sixties were upon us, and prophetically, as if foreshadowing the British Invasion, we have One Hundred and One Dalmatians patriarch Pongo relating this chronicle: ------------- Pongo: My story begins in London, not so very long ago. And yet so much has happened since then, that it seems more like an eternity. ======================= The art style was different, and the characters and location were more modern and contemporary. The backgrounds were stylized line illustrations, charming in their own way, but drawings rather than paintings. Compare the opening sequence of Pinocchio to the similar scene of London in 101 Dalmatians. The Afghan owner, a woman artist in a beret, who almost looks like she could be a beatnik, might have drawn 101's urban backgrounds. Funny thing, though Pongo's owner Roger is a struggling songwriter, there are only two songs in the film, "Cruella De Vil" and the inconsequential "Dalmatian Plantation." Previous Disney efforts were more like Broadway or MGM musicals. Lady and the Tramp, for instance, had the venerable Miss Peggy Lee providing several spectacular songs throughout. Ukulele Ike provided "When You Wish Upon a Star" for 1940's Pinocchio, and "Someday My Prince Will Come" was even covered by Miles Davis and is a firmly established jazz waltz standard. Though 101 Dalmatians had some big shoes to fill--or chew on, after more than 20 years, you can't exactly blame Disney for trying something new. Taken on its own terms, it is a perfectly delightful film with plenty of the Disney patented heart warming moments, colorful characters, and memorable villains. I was wondering why Cruella spelled her name De Vil instead of like Coupe De Ville, but then I realized that if you lose the space, you get devil, and Cruella is certainly a devil of a villainess. Martha, Paris, Imelda, Leona... What do they know? --------------- Anita: Cruella, isn't that a new fur coat? Cruella De Vil: My only true love, darling. I live for furs. I worship furs! After all, is there a woman in all this wretched world who doesn't? ====================== Then there are Cruella's henchmen, Horace and Jasper, who aren't above cloaking their misdeeds with a counterfeit governmental stamp of approval: --------------------------------- Jasper: There's a new act just been passed in parliament. Comes under the heading of "Defense of the Realm Act", it's article 4, section 29, it's very important, you see, it's the law, and it's for your safety, ma'am. Nanny: Well, I don't care what Parliament realm, or whatever it is, says. You're not coming in here, not with the mister and missus gone. ======================================= Sometimes it almost seems like Disney will take the modern approach too far: ------------------ Pongo: Come on, kids! Roll in the soot! Penny: You mean you want us to get dirty? Pepper: Did you hear that, Freckles? Dad wants us to get dirty. Cadpig: Mother, should we? Perdita: [sighs] Do as your father says. Pepper: This'll be fun! Cadpig: I always wanted to get good and dirty! =============================== Can a 'wardrobe malfunction' be far behind? Fortunately, the soot washes right off, and the Dalmatians, or Disney, haven't changed their spots at all. One unintended consequence of this movie was that it made the Dalmatian breed look so cute that every time it is re-released kids inevitably talk their parents into getting one of the little rascals only to find that in real life Dalmatians are high energy/high maintenance dogs that most families are ill prepared to deal with. For the filmmakers, the challenge of 101 Dalmatians is only that it was difficult to give them all unique personalities. The runt of the litter, named Lucky, stands out, as do Patch, with his eye patch markings, and Rolly, with his insatiable appetite; but who can really tell Penny, Pepper, and Cadpig apart? Even the proud parents Pongo and Perdita have trouble. Bottom line is The Hundred and One Dalmatians is something a little different from previous Disney films, but is nonetheless a very entertaining film that can be enjoyed by the whole family. Even my three dogs, Dusty, Delilah, and Miles enjoyed it. Three paws up; and a bark, two yips, plus one very enthusiastic group howl. Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs (1937) Pinocchio (Two-Disc 70th Anniversary Platinum Edition) (1940) Fantasia (Special 60th Anniversary Edition) (1940) Dumbo (60th Anniversary Edition) (1941) Bambi (2-Disc Special Platinum Edition) (1942) Cinderella (Two-Disc Special Edition) (1950) Alice in Wonderland (Masterpiece Edition) (1951) Peter Pan (2-Disc Platinum Edition) (1953) Lady and the Tramp (50th Anniversary Edition) (1955) Sleeping Beauty (Two-Disc Platinum Edition) (1959) ------------------ Rolly: I'm hungry, Mother. I'm hungry. Perdita: Now Rolly, you've just had your dinner. Rolly: But I am, just the same. I'm so hungry I could eat a... a whole elephant. ==========================

Based upon Dodie Smith's excellent novel The Hundred And One Dalmatians (see my review), this is the story of Pongo and Perdita, a married couple of Dalmatians in London, and their quest for their 15 kidnapped puppies. Though it misses quite a few of the subtleties of the book (which is why I only rate it at four stars), it's still a delightful animal film--one, indeed, of Disney's best--with a large cast of very individual creatures (and humans, such as "my old pet," songwriter Roger Radclyffe, his bride Anita, Nanny (who's "almost canine at times"), and, of course, the over-the-top Cruella deVille and her henchmen Jasper and Horace Baddun). More overtly humorous than Smith's work (doubtless as a bow to the less subtle American sense of what's funny), it's still full of laughs, action, and suspense, and is a film I rewatch regularly. Highly recommended.

Bought this to view for our "1st Annual Cousin Weekend". We had 5 of our grandkids at the same time and wanted to have a family movie that we could all enjoy, and we did!

The dvd was purchased for my granddaughter and she just loves it! the action, color, and animation is pure innocent entertainment value for little eyes and ears.101 Dalmatians (Two-Disc Platinum Edition)

Reviews

HI I WANTED THE ORIGINAL MOVIE RELEASED WITH CASTS YOU HAVE SEND ME CARTOON. IF YOU CAN HELP ME TO RETURN THAT CARTOON MOVIE AND SEND ME ORIGINAL MOVIE. WITH CAST THANKS DIPTI PANDYA

It was 1961, and if not exactly a palindrome, it was an unusual year that read the same way upside down. After a solid run of 10 Disney animated features beginning in 1937 with Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs and continuing through 1959's Sleeping Beauty, change was in the air. It was the dawning of the Age of Aquarius, the sixties were upon us, and prophetically, as if foreshadowing the British Invasion, we have One Hundred and One Dalmatians patriarch Pongo relating this chronicle: ------------- Pongo: My story begins in London, not so very long ago. And yet so much has happened since then, that it seems more like an eternity. ======================= The art style was different, and the characters and location were more modern and contemporary. The backgrounds were stylized line illustrations, charming in their own way, but drawings rather than paintings. Compare the opening sequence of Pinocchio to the similar scene of London in 101 Dalmatians. The Afghan owner, a woman artist in a beret, who almost looks like she could be a beatnik, might have drawn 101's urban backgrounds. Funny thing, though Pongo's owner Roger is a struggling songwriter, there are only two songs in the film, "Cruella De Vil" and the inconsequential "Dalmatian Plantation." Previous Disney efforts were more like Broadway or MGM musicals. Lady and the Tramp, for instance, had the venerable Miss Peggy Lee providing several spectacular songs throughout. Ukulele Ike provided "When You Wish Upon a Star" for 1940's Pinocchio, and "Someday My Prince Will Come" was even covered by Miles Davis and is a firmly established jazz waltz standard. Though 101 Dalmatians had some big shoes to fill--or chew on, after more than 20 years, you can't exactly blame Disney for trying something new. Taken on its own terms, it is a perfectly delightful film with plenty of the Disney patented heart warming moments, colorful characters, and memorable villains. I was wondering why Cruella spelled her name De Vil instead of like Coupe De Ville, but then I realized that if you lose the space, you get devil, and Cruella is certainly a devil of a villainess. Martha, Paris, Imelda, Leona... What do they know? --------------- Anita: Cruella, isn't that a new fur coat? Cruella De Vil: My only true love, darling. I live for furs. I worship furs! After all, is there a woman in all this wretched world who doesn't? ====================== Then there are Cruella's henchmen, Horace and Jasper, who aren't above cloaking their misdeeds with a counterfeit governmental stamp of approval: --------------------------------- Jasper: There's a new act just been passed in parliament. Comes under the heading of "Defense of the Realm Act", it's article 4, section 29, it's very important, you see, it's the law, and it's for your safety, ma'am. Nanny: Well, I don't care what Parliament realm, or whatever it is, says. You're not coming in here, not with the mister and missus gone. ======================================= Sometimes it almost seems like Disney will take the modern approach too far: ------------------ Pongo: Come on, kids! Roll in the soot! Penny: You mean you want us to get dirty? Pepper: Did you hear that, Freckles? Dad wants us to get dirty. Cadpig: Mother, should we? Perdita: [sighs] Do as your father says. Pepper: This'll be fun! Cadpig: I always wanted to get good and dirty! =============================== Can a 'wardrobe malfunction' be far behind? Fortunately, the soot washes right off, and the Dalmatians, or Disney, haven't changed their spots at all. One unintended consequence of this movie was that it made the Dalmatian breed look so cute that every time it is re-released kids inevitably talk their parents into getting one of the little rascals only to find that in real life Dalmatians are high energy/high maintenance dogs that most families are ill prepared to deal with. For the filmmakers, the challenge of 101 Dalmatians is only that it was difficult to give them all unique personalities. The runt of the litter, named Lucky, stands out, as do Patch, with his eye patch markings, and Rolly, with his insatiable appetite; but who can really tell Penny, Pepper, and Cadpig apart? Even the proud parents Pongo and Perdita have trouble. Bottom line is The Hundred and One Dalmatians is something a little different from previous Disney films, but is nonetheless a very entertaining film that can be enjoyed by the whole family. Even my three dogs, Dusty, Delilah, and Miles enjoyed it. Three paws up; and a bark, two yips, plus one very enthusiastic group howl. Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs (1937) Pinocchio (Two-Disc 70th Anniversary Platinum Edition) (1940) Fantasia (Special 60th Anniversary Edition) (1940) Dumbo (60th Anniversary Edition) (1941) Bambi (2-Disc Special Platinum Edition) (1942) Cinderella (Two-Disc Special Edition) (1950) Alice in Wonderland (Masterpiece Edition) (1951) Peter Pan (2-Disc Platinum Edition) (1953) Lady and the Tramp (50th Anniversary Edition) (1955) Sleeping Beauty (Two-Disc Platinum Edition) (1959) ------------------ Rolly: I'm hungry, Mother. I'm hungry. Perdita: Now Rolly, you've just had your dinner. Rolly: But I am, just the same. I'm so hungry I could eat a... a whole elephant. ==========================

Based upon Dodie Smith's excellent novel The Hundred And One Dalmatians (see my review), this is the story of Pongo and Perdita, a married couple of Dalmatians in London, and their quest for their 15 kidnapped puppies. Though it misses quite a few of the subtleties of the book (which is why I only rate it at four stars), it's still a delightful animal film--one, indeed, of Disney's best--with a large cast of very individual creatures (and humans, such as "my old pet," songwriter Roger Radclyffe, his bride Anita, Nanny (who's "almost canine at times"), and, of course, the over-the-top Cruella deVille and her henchmen Jasper and Horace Baddun). More overtly humorous than Smith's work (doubtless as a bow to the less subtle American sense of what's funny), it's still full of laughs, action, and suspense, and is a film I rewatch regularly. Highly recommended.

Bought this to view for our "1st Annual Cousin Weekend". We had 5 of our grandkids at the same time and wanted to have a family movie that we could all enjoy, and we did!

The dvd was purchased for my granddaughter and she just loves it! the action, color, and animation is pure innocent entertainment value for little eyes and ears.101 Dalmatians (Two-Disc Platinum Edition)

Reviews

Fashion designer Anita and computer-game writer Roger meet, fall in love and marry along with their dalmatians Perdita and Pongo. But the proud dogs' puppies are kidnapped by Anita's boss Cruella De Vil, who is stealing young dalmatians to make the coat she has set her heart on. Enlisting the help of the British animal kingdom, Pongo and Perdita set out to find and rescue all ninety-nine pups from their fearsome captors, Jasper and Horace. "101 Dalmatians" is perfectly good clean children entertainment. It's has a fun feeling and atmosphere and some great characters. Glenn Close is perfectly cast as über-villain Cruella De Vil and portrays a highly memorable character. She truly is the highlight of the movie and steals the show. If you liked the cartoon as a kid, you'll love this version as well. Sit down with your family and enjoy this movie.

love, love this movie, glenn close is excellent at being the villian. cute, funny and heart warming.

Glenn Close is really a good sport in the role of Carella De Ville. She was awesome!

I received the DVD very quickly but it won't play a couple of chapters and it skips some. I emailed the company for help with either returning it or getting a replacement but unless my internet service blocked their reply, I didn't receive one. Wish I could get a replacement, though.

There are certain roles that actresses are born to play and Glenn Close was born to portray Cruella DeVille in "101 Dalmatians". Sure the puppies are adorable little creatures and Jeff Daniels and Joely Richardson are a cute-looking couple, but Glenn is magnificent as the evil Cruella who wants the puppies destroyed to make a coat. Based on the animated Disney feature of the same name from 1961, Glenn must have studied the cartoon characterization of Cruella closely because everything from her voice patterns to her movements and eye gestures are identical to the original, and that was animation! A great film for the entire family, both young and old, I never get tired of watching this classic live-action feature. What the message of the film shows is that if your an evil person only looking out for yourself there are definite consequences; the villin always gets it in the end. Hugh Laurie(from TV's "House" fame) has a small supporting role playing one of the puppy thieves working for Cruella. This film has grossed so far over $300,000,000 at the world-wide boxoffice. A sequel entitled "102 Dalmatians", also starring Close, was released, but wasn't as successful.

Reviews

If you love animals (dogs, horses, pigs, lambs, racoons, rabbits, birds, whatever) you will LOVE this movie. Period. No doubt about it.

I would recommend ordering from this seller it had really fast shipping and the dvd played perfectely just like it said it would

I LOVE THESE MOVIES, LOVED THEM AS A CHILD AND AS AN ADULT (I'M 60).

In recent decades a new technology was made. A technology to make animals talk. No, animals did not REALLY talk. Movie producers used computers to make their mouths move to make it SEEM like they were talking. Then, like cartoons, the actors would be the "voice" of the animal. What a fascinating technology! It was done in the movie "Babe". Babe the pig talked beautifully. It was done on "Incredible Journey". The technology made "Dr. Doolittle" with Eddie Murphy look so fine! Now we have the remake of 101 Dalmatians, a cartoon where the dogs were the stars of the movie. They all talked and all had wonderful unique characters all their own. .....So why the heck didn't Disney use the same technology in this movie as they used in all the others? Why did NOT want to make those dogs talk? Not only does this make the movie less interesting to watch but it mutilate the integrity of the movie as well. The dogs themselves were supposed to be the stars of the movie, not the humans. The animals THEMSELVES were supposed to rescue the puppies, not Scotland Yard. Talk about taking the ice cream out of the ice cream cone! Well, there IS one bright spot to the movie. Glenn Close DID do an excellent job as Cruella Di Vil. Although if the dogs only talked her character would have been even more funny she still stood out. She is the reason to see the movie. ... and it's nice to see Hugh Laurie again on the big screen.

All i can say is this is a great movie(s). My kids love it. We also have 3 copies! If you dont have it you should get it

Reviews

Fashion designer Anita and computer-game writer Roger meet, fall in love and marry along with their dalmatians Perdita and Pongo. But the proud dogs' puppies are kidnapped by Anita's boss Cruella De Vil, who is stealing young dalmatians to make the coat she has set her heart on. Enlisting the help of the British animal kingdom, Pongo and Perdita set out to find and rescue all ninety-nine pups from their fearsome captors, Jasper and Horace. "101 Dalmatians" is perfectly good clean children entertainment. It's has a fun feeling and atmosphere and some great characters. Glenn Close is perfectly cast as über-villain Cruella De Vil and portrays a highly memorable character. She truly is the highlight of the movie and steals the show. If you liked the cartoon as a kid, you'll love this version as well. Sit down with your family and enjoy this movie.

love, love this movie, glenn close is excellent at being the villian. cute, funny and heart warming.

Glenn Close is really a good sport in the role of Carella De Ville. She was awesome!

I received the DVD very quickly but it won't play a couple of chapters and it skips some. I emailed the company for help with either returning it or getting a replacement but unless my internet service blocked their reply, I didn't receive one. Wish I could get a replacement, though.

There are certain roles that actresses are born to play and Glenn Close was born to portray Cruella DeVille in "101 Dalmatians". Sure the puppies are adorable little creatures and Jeff Daniels and Joely Richardson are a cute-looking couple, but Glenn is magnificent as the evil Cruella who wants the puppies destroyed to make a coat. Based on the animated Disney feature of the same name from 1961, Glenn must have studied the cartoon characterization of Cruella closely because everything from her voice patterns to her movements and eye gestures are identical to the original, and that was animation! A great film for the entire family, both young and old, I never get tired of watching this classic live-action feature. What the message of the film shows is that if your an evil person only looking out for yourself there are definite consequences; the villin always gets it in the end. Hugh Laurie(from TV's "House" fame) has a small supporting role playing one of the puppy thieves working for Cruella. This film has grossed so far over $300,000,000 at the world-wide boxoffice. A sequel entitled "102 Dalmatians", also starring Close, was released, but wasn't as successful.

Reviews

I purchased this wig for a costume last Halloween. I was the hit of the party. Great hair to work with, looked great!! LOVE, LOVE it! A Cruella De Vil ~ must!