102 Dalmatians (2000)

31% of critics liked it
(90 reviews)
44% of users liked it
(388,352 ratings)

Glenn Close goes to the dogs once again in this sequel to 101 Dalmatians, Disney's 1996 live-action adaptation of their beloved animated classic. After three years in prison, Cruella De Vil (Close) is judged to have paid her debt to society and is set free, as she pledges to have nothing to do with… More Glenn Close goes to the dogs once again in this sequel to 101 Dalmatians, Disney's 1996 live-action adaptation of their beloved animated classic. After three years in prison, Cruella De Vil (Close) is judged to have paid her debt to society and is set free, as she pledges to have nothing to do with animal fur (especially dogs) ever again. Meanwhile, Kevin (Ioan Gruffudd) operates an animal shelter that has fallen on hard times; unless he's able to find new financial support, the lost dogs he's been caring for will have nowhere to go. Kevin and his girlfriend Chloe (Alice Evans), who happens to be Cruella's parole officer, get the idea of bringing their plight to the people through the press, but media reports of the shelter's problems attract an unlikely benefactor -- Cruella. While Ms. De Vil claims the purest of intentions, it seems the shelter is housing a large number of dalmatians, and in cahoots with mad fashion designer Monsieur Le Pelt (Gérard Depardieu), she plans to turn the puppies into haute couture. 102 Dalmatians was the first live-action feature for director Kevin Lima, who previously helmed two animated features for Disney, A Goofy Movie and Tarzan. ~ Mark Deming, Rovi

Rating, Runtime: G, 1 hr. 40 min.
Directed By: Kevin Lima
Written By: Kristen Buckley, Brian Regan, Bob Tzudiker, Noni White
Genres: Comedy, Kids & Family

In Theaters: Nov 22, 2000 Wide
On DVD: Apr 3, 2001
Studio: Buena Vista Pictures

Critic Reviews

Joe Baltake, Sacramento Bee
This is one of those rare occasions when a sequel is better than the movie that inspired it.
Susan Stark, Detroit News
Spirited entertainment for all but the youngest members of the group (Oddball faces peril that will haunt little ones).
(CNN.com) Paul Clinton, CNN.com
It's nothing new, just the same delightful brew.
Loren King, Boston Globe
Close's combination of Norma Desmond and the Bride of Frankenstein will delight adults as much as the kids will be amused by the high jinks of the adorable puppies.
Todd McCarthy, Variety
Lima ... hits all the obvious notes hard, and must be held to account for indulging so much hammy mugging from his cast.
Bruce Fretts, Entertainment Weekly
The sequel adds more insults and injuries that could traumatize little ones.
Nell Minow, Common Sense Media
Sequel better than first live-action Dalmatians movie.
Michael Dequina, TheMovieReport.com
There is no reason for this sequel to the already-pointless 1996 live action remake of the classic Disney cartoon to exist, and the filmmakers fail to come up with any convincing pretense of justification.
David Nusair, Reel Film Reviews
...boasts few attributes designed to appeal to viewers over a certain age...
Kevin Carr, 7M Pictures
The story of this film is a bit forced, trying to shoehorn the characters and plot into a similar theme.
James Plath, Movie Metropolis
We can only hope that no one at Disney can count to 103.
James Sanford, Kalamazoo Gazette
It's assembly-line art, colorful and professionally crafted... more imagination will probably go into the marketing of the movie than went into the making of it.

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Featured Audience Ratings

Jeff "

Sequel to an already terrible film, 102 Dalmatians is a film that is one of those films that is awful, due to a poor cast, poor writing, and poor directing. The cast assembled for this mess are horrible, the film is supposed to be fun, but ends up being stupid and pointless. This is… More
Sequel to an already terrible film, 102 Dalmatians is a film that is one of those films that is awful, due to a poor cast, poor writing, and poor directing. The cast assembled for this mess are horrible, the film is supposed to be fun, but ends up being stupid and pointless. This is one film that should never have been made. The film is made to simply cash in on the success of the first, which was poorly made as well. I really don't know why Disney has remade some of their most beloved classic films and it doesn't pay off. The films don't work, and they just end up being a stupid, pointless excuse to make more money. I hated this film, felt it lacked any real fire to truly make it stand out, which like the remake of the first didn't do that. Stick with the old school animated Disney features, Disney really missed the mark with these films, and it doesn't do anything to entertain. The film is horrible, and what's supposed to be entertaining, ends up being a stupid excuse for entertainment. This film doesn't work, and as a sequel it fails more than once, and it's one of those rare sequels that are worst that is worse than the first. Avoid this poorly constructed family film; you will waste your time if you check it out. The film is poorly constructed and is a mess from start to finish. If you're looking for a good family oriented film, this one isn't it. This is a film definitely not worth your time.
Alexander D

This wasn't nearly as good as 101 DALMATIANS. And did the first one even call for a sequel?
Unknown H

I was never a fan of the franchise, animated or otherwise, and I cannot really say I enjoy the movies even if they are not without merit. The puppies are cute, but I guess I more of a cat person.
Bethany M

Love all of the Dalmations.
KJ P

I dislike every message that is trying to be sent in this film. They take everything that was wrong with the first, which wasn't bad in the first place, and make it much worse here. This film has no heart or even a good message for that matter, it just sucks the fun out of a… More
I dislike every message that is trying to be sent in this film. They take everything that was wrong with the first, which wasn't bad in the first place, and make it much worse here. This film has no heart or even a good message for that matter, it just sucks the fun out of a family film!
Anthony L

I hate the Disney trend of producing stupid sequels to stupid remakes of great originals just for a quick buck at the expense of children?s imaginations!!
Rachel F

This is a fairly good interpretation of the animated Disney flick.
Emily A

Formulaic kids' crap. It's only appeal is the classic ass-kicking villain that is Cruella DeVille. I actually know some dogs I'd hate enough to skin.
Sophie B

a bit boring but its not as good as the first one
Keith A

More of an remake than a sequel. Oddball, the spotless dalmatian & Wadsworth, the macaw parrot with an identity crisis helps keep the movie watchable.
Dillon L

Another dumb rehash sequel to something that wasn't that great to begin with. And who's idea was it to have that one stupid dog computer animated? It took away from everything else.
Steven V

Really good movie. Love the puppys! Such a cute movie and evil at same time.
Jackson W

Absolutely dreadful. Glenn Close once again proves that she is too nice to play the role of Cruella De Vil, and if that's not worse enough, another cheesy romance between dog lovers.
Yinalí R

Loooved it!!!!!!!!
Marion R

Wasn't the first one bad enough!
Sarah B

A solid sequel to the average original. Ioan Gruffudd is always a safe bet, but Depardieu is dreadful.

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Cast

            Glenn Close as Cruella De Vil

            Ioan Gruffudd as Kevin Shepherd

            Alice Evans as Chloe Simon

            Tim McInnerny as Alonso

            Ian Richardson as Mr. Torte

            Gérard Depardieu as Jean Pierre Le Pelt

            Ben Crompton as Ewan

            Carol MacReady as Agnes

            Jim Carter as Detective Armstrong

            Ron Cook as Mr. Button

            David Horovitch as Doctor Pavlov

            Timothy West as Judge

            Eric Idle as Waddlesworth

            Tony Bluto as Photocopier Repairman

            Hugh Futcher as Le Pelt's Assistant

            Dick Brannick as Pavlov's Assistant

            Dorothea Phillips as Mrs. Mirthless

            Kerry Shale as Le Pelt's Assistant

            John Styles as Judy Man/Punch

            June Watson as Prison Warden

            Charles Simon as Lord Carnivore

            Delphine Annails as Paris Poodle Lady

            Mike Hayley as Constable

            Nicholas Hutchison as Reporter

            Thierry Lawson as Le Pelt's Assistant

            Tessa Vale as Ticket Seller

            Tim Willcox as ITN Reporter
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