Have you ever contemplated how Cruella De Vil, the notorious antagonist from Disney’s “101 Dalmatians,” developed such a malevolent desire to harm puppies and use their fur for coats? If not, there is a film titled “Cruella” that explores this very question. The movie features two Oscar-winning actresses, has a runtime of two hours and 14 minutes, and reportedly had a budget of $200 million, a significant portion of which was allocated to a diverse soundtrack of well-known pop songs from the sixties and seventies. However, it fails to address the fundamental inquiry regarding its own premise: what new insights could possibly lead us to empathize with a character who despises family and harbors a desire to kill dogs? As one distances themselves from “Cruella,” the more its association with “101 Dalmatians” appears to be a calculated effort to attach an established Disney franchise to a narrative that lacks any genuine connection. Directed by Craig Gillespie, who adopts a style reminiscent of Scorsese by maintaining dynamic camera movements and a vibrant soundtrack, similar to his work in “I, Tonya,” “Cruella” awkwardly merges several popular storytelling approaches. One of these is the origin narrative of a well-known character that arguably does not require such a backstory; examples include “Solo: A Star Wars Story,” “Pan,” and the third Indiana Jones film, where the opening sequence of “The Last Crusade” succinctly reveals Indy’s whip, chin scar, hat, and fear of snakes within a mere ten minutes.watch this movie on 123Movies
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