Cruella Review — Cruella (2021) Film Review, a movie directed by Craig Gillespie, and starring Emma Stone, Emma Thompson, Joel Fry, Paul Walter Hauser, John McCrea, Emily Beecham, Mark Strong, Kayvan Novak, Kirby Howell-Baptiste, Jamie Demetriou, Niamh Lynch, Andrew Leung, Ed Birch, Dylan Lowe, Paul Bazely, and Tipper Seifert-Cleveland. Craig Gillespie’s new film, Cruella, [...]
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- 6/3/2021
- by Thomas Duffy
- Film-Book
In Disney's 1961 animated classic, One Hundred and One Dalmatians, audiences were introduced to one of the most memorable, inherently evil, villains in cinema history with Cruella de Vil. The apparent motivation of the chic, flamboyant, and unstable London heiress is simple, to make fur coats out of Dalmatian puppies!! It seems like a hard corner to turn this devilish designer into someone moviegoers would care to watch.
Director Craig Gillespie, who last helmed the darkly humorous yet heartfelt I, Tonya, takes the iconic villain from its animated inspirations and crafts an origin story of a young woman living outside the realms of good conduct. Cruella, which arrives in theaters and on Disney+ Premier Access on Friday, is simply a fun time at the movies. Gillespie imbues the film with filmmaking and costume style, allows two magnificent actors the opportunity to compose campy and colorful characters, and wraps the entirety in a killer soundtrack.
Director Craig Gillespie, who last helmed the darkly humorous yet heartfelt I, Tonya, takes the iconic villain from its animated inspirations and crafts an origin story of a young woman living outside the realms of good conduct. Cruella, which arrives in theaters and on Disney+ Premier Access on Friday, is simply a fun time at the movies. Gillespie imbues the film with filmmaking and costume style, allows two magnificent actors the opportunity to compose campy and colorful characters, and wraps the entirety in a killer soundtrack.
- 6/3/2021
- by Monte Yazzie
- DailyDead
Stars: Emma Stone, Emma Thompson, Joel Fry, Paul Walter Hauser, Emily Beecham, Kirby Howell-Baptiste, Mark Strong | Written by Dana Fox, Tony McNamara | Directed by Craig Gillespie
The iconic villainess of Disney’s 101 Dalmatians receives the prequel treatment in this live-action origin story that stars Emmas Stone And Thompson. Stylish, smartly written and superbly acted, it’s a huge amount of fun that practically begs for a sequel.
Directed by Craig Gillespie, the film begins in 1960s London, where rebellious young Estella (Tipper Seifert-Cleveland) is orphaned in typically traumatic Disney fashion when her mother (Emily Beecham) is pushed off a cliff by three dalmatians. Left to fend for herself, Estella is taken under the wing of streetwise thieves Jasper and Horace, and as she grows up (now played by Emma Stone), she designs elaborate disguises for their various small-time crimes.
Spotting Estella’s estimable costume designing ability, Jasper enrols her in...
The iconic villainess of Disney’s 101 Dalmatians receives the prequel treatment in this live-action origin story that stars Emmas Stone And Thompson. Stylish, smartly written and superbly acted, it’s a huge amount of fun that practically begs for a sequel.
Directed by Craig Gillespie, the film begins in 1960s London, where rebellious young Estella (Tipper Seifert-Cleveland) is orphaned in typically traumatic Disney fashion when her mother (Emily Beecham) is pushed off a cliff by three dalmatians. Left to fend for herself, Estella is taken under the wing of streetwise thieves Jasper and Horace, and as she grows up (now played by Emma Stone), she designs elaborate disguises for their various small-time crimes.
Spotting Estella’s estimable costume designing ability, Jasper enrols her in...
- 5/28/2021
- by Matthew Turner
- Nerdly
Emma Stone as Cruella in Disney’s live-action Cruella. Photo by Laurie Sparham. © 2021 Disney Enterprises Inc. All Rights Reserved.
Dueling Emmas face off in a battle of fashionistas behaving badly, in Cruella, in which Emma Thompson’s Anna Wintour-like fashion giant is challenged by Emma Stones’ Vivienne Westwood-like punk designer upstart. Cruella is more entertaining that one might expect for the live-action backstory of a Disney villain, Cruella de Vil from the animated classic 101 Dalmatians. Cruella is more entertaining that one might expect. Creative, energetic, dark and spiked with campy humor, Cruella is a surprising bit of fun.
Cruella is sympathetic backstory that paints the famous Disney villain as a misunderstood underdog, but one of the best things about Cruella is that it is not another Maleficent. If you liked that Disney villain origin story, you may not care for this one, as Cruella takes itself far less seriously.
Dueling Emmas face off in a battle of fashionistas behaving badly, in Cruella, in which Emma Thompson’s Anna Wintour-like fashion giant is challenged by Emma Stones’ Vivienne Westwood-like punk designer upstart. Cruella is more entertaining that one might expect for the live-action backstory of a Disney villain, Cruella de Vil from the animated classic 101 Dalmatians. Cruella is more entertaining that one might expect. Creative, energetic, dark and spiked with campy humor, Cruella is a surprising bit of fun.
Cruella is sympathetic backstory that paints the famous Disney villain as a misunderstood underdog, but one of the best things about Cruella is that it is not another Maleficent. If you liked that Disney villain origin story, you may not care for this one, as Cruella takes itself far less seriously.
- 5/28/2021
- by Cate Marquis
- WeAreMovieGeeks.com
One of the summer's biggest movies will be premiering simultaneously in theaters and on Disney+ Premiere Access.
We had a chance to see Emma Stone's starring performance in the new Disney movie. If you've been wondering whether it's worth a trip into the vast world or the extra fee for the entire family to enjoy from the comfort of your own home, we hope to make the decision a little easier for you.
Most everyone is familiar with Cruella De Vil, who ranks as one of the top Disney villains of all time. Glenn Close is the most memorable live-action Cruella, with her performance cementing the evil villainess for her hatred of dogs and love of puppy pelts to her overt greed and vanity.
Cruella means to reset the narrative, unveiling a full origin story for Cruella and positing that, perhaps, she's been misunderstood.
Frankly, it's a little jarring...
We had a chance to see Emma Stone's starring performance in the new Disney movie. If you've been wondering whether it's worth a trip into the vast world or the extra fee for the entire family to enjoy from the comfort of your own home, we hope to make the decision a little easier for you.
Most everyone is familiar with Cruella De Vil, who ranks as one of the top Disney villains of all time. Glenn Close is the most memorable live-action Cruella, with her performance cementing the evil villainess for her hatred of dogs and love of puppy pelts to her overt greed and vanity.
Cruella means to reset the narrative, unveiling a full origin story for Cruella and positing that, perhaps, she's been misunderstood.
Frankly, it's a little jarring...
- 5/27/2021
- by Carissa Pavlica
- TVfanatic
Audiences will know Cruella de Vil as the Dalmatian puppy-napper with a dog fur obsession, an age-old villain made iconic by Glenn Close’s wickedly devious, highly fashionable portrayal in 1996’s 101 Dalmatians. But surely this villain wasn’t born evil!? Craig Gillespie’s origin story is akin to the Joker, but with that Disney touch of candy. This new story ventures a theory which reveals the straw that broke the puppy’s back, giving birth to Disney’s most villainess villain.
Predominately set during the rebel-rousing ’70s in the hip-swinging heart of a highly fashionable London, to get to know the adult Cruella (Emma Stone), we have to get to know the child Estella (Tipper Seifert-Cleveland) first. For Estella is the birth name of our antagonist and watching her mother fall to her death helped by a trio of charging Dalmatians, leaving her an orphan and homeless builds on the...
Predominately set during the rebel-rousing ’70s in the hip-swinging heart of a highly fashionable London, to get to know the adult Cruella (Emma Stone), we have to get to know the child Estella (Tipper Seifert-Cleveland) first. For Estella is the birth name of our antagonist and watching her mother fall to her death helped by a trio of charging Dalmatians, leaving her an orphan and homeless builds on the...
- 5/26/2021
- by Zehra Phelan
- HeyUGuys.co.uk
The devil wouldn’t be seen dead in Prada in Disney’s latest live action reboot – a delve into the origin story of iconic 101 Dalmatians villainess Cruella de Vil. Born Estella (she will grow into “Cruella” later), you suspect Emma Stone’s budding fashion designer would find Prada way too basic, her punk rock tastes leaning more towards Vivianne Westwood in its attitude and aesthetic. She looks amazing. She’s a provocateur, an icon, a genius and a master show woman. What she isn’t is someone you could ever imagine killing a puppy, but more on that later.
Directed by I, Tonya’s Craig Gillespie, opening concurrently in cinemas and on Disney+, Cruella is the very best of the recent live action crop since The Jungle Book – a raucous, vibrant romp with some outstanding central performances. A brand new story and way more fun than Maleficent or Universal’s...
Directed by I, Tonya’s Craig Gillespie, opening concurrently in cinemas and on Disney+, Cruella is the very best of the recent live action crop since The Jungle Book – a raucous, vibrant romp with some outstanding central performances. A brand new story and way more fun than Maleficent or Universal’s...
- 5/26/2021
- by Rosie Fletcher
- Den of Geek
What’s black and white and red all over? A Dalmatian thief with a diaper rash. Or a scarlet-frocked Disney de-Villainess making her debut in the London tabloids.
Starring Oscar winner Emma Stone as the monochrome-coiffed fashionista with a soft spot for puppy fur, “Cruella” takes its cues from the “Wicked” playbook — or more recently, Warner Bros.’ “Joker” — to deliver a dark yet sympathetic portrait of a cult-favorite character whom audiences only thought they knew. That character, of course, is “101 Dalmatians” dognapper Cruella de Vil (previously embodied by Glenn Close for one of the studio’s first live-action adaptations), who turns out to be more fierce than cruel in a franchise offering with an identify of its own.
What “Cruella” is not — to the immense relief of many, I’m sure — is another “Maleficent.” (Although who could top the casting of Angelina Jolie as Sleeping Beauty’s misunderstood nemesis?...
Starring Oscar winner Emma Stone as the monochrome-coiffed fashionista with a soft spot for puppy fur, “Cruella” takes its cues from the “Wicked” playbook — or more recently, Warner Bros.’ “Joker” — to deliver a dark yet sympathetic portrait of a cult-favorite character whom audiences only thought they knew. That character, of course, is “101 Dalmatians” dognapper Cruella de Vil (previously embodied by Glenn Close for one of the studio’s first live-action adaptations), who turns out to be more fierce than cruel in a franchise offering with an identify of its own.
What “Cruella” is not — to the immense relief of many, I’m sure — is another “Maleficent.” (Although who could top the casting of Angelina Jolie as Sleeping Beauty’s misunderstood nemesis?...
- 5/26/2021
- by Peter Debruge
- Variety Film + TV
“Cruella” is loaded with pop-song needle drops throughout, but it’s the oft-used Rolling Stones hit at the end that ties it all together: The studio that gave us “Maleficent” and the director of “I, Tonya” have teamed up to rehabilitate yet another villain, in a film that could have just as easily been titled “Sympathy for the de Vil.”
Yes, the dastardly fashionista who wanted to skin 101 Dalmatians just to make a coat has been officially retrofitted here, but there’s plenty to enjoy if you don’t mind the fact that this new version of the character eschews fur, canine or otherwise, and doesn’t even smoke. Purists may balk, but viewers who think of this less as a reboot of Dodie Smith’s memorable monster and more as a Disney spin on Derek Jarman’s “Jubilee” for gay 8-year-olds will find “Cruella” to be flashy fun, even...
Yes, the dastardly fashionista who wanted to skin 101 Dalmatians just to make a coat has been officially retrofitted here, but there’s plenty to enjoy if you don’t mind the fact that this new version of the character eschews fur, canine or otherwise, and doesn’t even smoke. Purists may balk, but viewers who think of this less as a reboot of Dodie Smith’s memorable monster and more as a Disney spin on Derek Jarman’s “Jubilee” for gay 8-year-olds will find “Cruella” to be flashy fun, even...
- 5/26/2021
- by Alonso Duralde
- The Wrap
LevelK has sold the Swedish adventure-filled family film “Faunutland and the Lost Magic” to the U.S. and several territories across Europe.
Directed by Marcus Ovnell, “Faunutland and the Lost Magic” was acquired by Uncorked Entertainment for North American rights and Kinologistika for Russia/Cis. Other deals were closed for Germany and Luxembourg (Mfa) and Estonia (Estin Film). LevelK is negotiating sales in further territories.
The film tells the story of Emily, a little girl who sets off to find happiness for her sad mother and discover clues about the father she never knew. Through her quest, Emily finds a mysterious chest and is transported to a
magical world where she meets fantastic creatures. The movie stars Tipper Seifert-Cleveland (“Cruella”), Jenny Lampa (“The Bridge”) and Harriet Slater (“Pennyworth”).
“In the time of such uncertainty in the world, ‘Faunutland and the Lost Magic’ lends a hand in helping
families and children...
Directed by Marcus Ovnell, “Faunutland and the Lost Magic” was acquired by Uncorked Entertainment for North American rights and Kinologistika for Russia/Cis. Other deals were closed for Germany and Luxembourg (Mfa) and Estonia (Estin Film). LevelK is negotiating sales in further territories.
The film tells the story of Emily, a little girl who sets off to find happiness for her sad mother and discover clues about the father she never knew. Through her quest, Emily finds a mysterious chest and is transported to a
magical world where she meets fantastic creatures. The movie stars Tipper Seifert-Cleveland (“Cruella”), Jenny Lampa (“The Bridge”) and Harriet Slater (“Pennyworth”).
“In the time of such uncertainty in the world, ‘Faunutland and the Lost Magic’ lends a hand in helping
families and children...
- 4/30/2020
- by Elsa Keslassy
- Variety Film + TV
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