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Hello cruel world.
In 1970s London amidst the punk rock revolution, a young grifter named Estella is 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. 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.
Vinicius Monteiro
Jun 5, 2026 · via TMDB
When Disney announced an origin story for one of its most iconic villains, everyone was wondering: how do you humanize a woman whose ultimate goal was turning Dalmatian puppies into fur coats? The answer came as a London punk-rock revolution, wrapped in stunning costumes and a rebellious attitude. Cruella promises a visual feast and a break from the studio's traditional formula, but is all that style enough to hold up a story trying to turn a monster into a misunderstood anti-hero? Get ready to dive into the fashion-forward backstage of this villain, where the undeniable glitz of the production tries its hardest to hide some loose threads in the script. The way I see it, the movie's biggest strength comes down to two names: Emma Stone and Emma Thompson. The vast majority of the praise this film gets is totally justified and aimed right at the dynamic between these two. You can clearly see a bit of Margot Robbie's chaotic, rebellious Harley Quinn (from Suicide Squad) mixed into Stone's Cruella, paired with the narrative skeleton and hierarchy of The Devil Wears Prada. Emma Stone manages to give her own unique spin to this mix of influences, throwing herself into the role so much that she almost makes us forget the shadow of Glenn Close's legendary 90s portrayal. On the flip side, Emma Thompson delivers an ironic, cold, and absolutely magnetic Baroness. Whenever these two share the screen, the movie peaks. From a critical standpoint, I feel like the movie drops any attempt at heavy drama in favor of an all-out visual spectacle. The production design and costumes are hands down the most flawless part of the film. The 70s London punk-rock aesthetic isn't just a backdrop; it's a show that drives the story. It's refreshing and honestly pretty surprising to see Disney taking a chance on a darker, more mature, and stylish tone. Stepping away from the studio's usual corporate boundaries results in mind-blowing outfits and makeup that show the character's psychological shift before she even says a word. Amidst the hurricane of the two Emmas going head-to-head, the supporting cast fights to stand out. The grifter duo, Jasper (Joel Fry) and Horace (Paul Walter Hauser), brings a lot of heart and dynamic physical comedy that throws back to the classic animations. Surprisingly, they act as Estella's moral compass throughout the plot and are genuinely fun, welcome additions. However, other heavy hitters like Mark Strong (playing the mysterious butler, John) and the charismatic Artie (John McCrea) end up getting sidelined. They mostly orbit the main character just to push the plot forward, rather than feeling like fully fleshed-out, three-dimensional people. The soundtrack is absolutely packed with 60s and 70s rock and pop classics from bands like The Rolling Stones, Queen, and The Doors. On one hand, this music definitely pumps a lot of energy into the transition scenes, heists, and fashion moments. But looking at the editing and pacing, the constant needle drops border on overkill. Sometimes the movie confuses cinematic language with music video vibes. The music stops being an emotional add-on and turns into a storytelling crutch, playing non-stop and never giving the story the quiet breathing room that some dramatic scenes really need. Looking at the cinematography, director Craig Gillespie gets it right by bringing over the restless camera work and fast movements that worked so well for him in I, Tonya. There's this purposely cartoonish energy in how the action is shot—with digital long takes, quick zooms, and creative transitions—that perfectly fits the extravagant, slightly absurd world of high fashion. This dynamic directing style sets the mood of the scenes and helps cover up some of the story's clichés, keeping you visually hooked even when the plot is just running in circles. One thing that definitely splits audiences is how much they "sanitized" the main character. The script tries super hard to give Cruella a tragic backstory to justify her actions, which kinda waters down the sadistic vibe that made her famous in the first place. Instead of the evil, threatening figure from the original cartoon, we get a misunderstood, rebellious young woman fighting a corporate "system." While this anti-hero makeover definitely pulls in a modern crowd and makes us root for her, it also feels like a super safe and cautious move by Disney. It's pretty clear the studio was afraid to embrace and show pure, unadulterated villainy. This is where the shiny dress starts showing its loose threads. Clocking in at around 2 hours and 14 minutes, Cruella is way too long. Anyone paying attention will feel the pacing drag in the second act. The story would have packed a much bigger punch if it had been tightened up in the editing room, trimming a good 20 to 30 minutes of repetitive stuff. Plus, underneath all the edgy visuals, the script is pretty predictable. Disney's attempt to "clear the name" of their villain by creating obvious parallels with movies like Joker leads to writing traps and plot twists that savvy viewers can see coming a mile away. At the end of the day, Cruella is one of those rare movies we didn't necessarily need, but its stunning aesthetics and charismatic acting make it a genuinely fun watch. It's a mixed bag of a movie: it suffers from being too long, leaning too heavily on music video editing, and having a predictable, sanitized script. But it wins big by delivering drop-dead gorgeous visuals, a rebellious attitude, and a fantastic showdown between the two lead actresses. I highly recommend grabbing some popcorn, joining this London punk revolution, and watching the film. Just let yourself get swept up in the spectacle and make up your own mind about how fashion and revenge came together to create this iconic villain.
Andre Gonzales
Jun 19, 2023 · via TMDB
Pretty decent movie. Was not expecting the movie to be that entertaining. I love the little twist into the movie.
beyondthecineramadome
Jun 20, 2022 · via TMDB
Full review: <a>https://www.tinakakadelis.com/beyond-the-cinerama-dome/2021/12/28/punk-fashion-cruella-review<a> There are many aspects of _Cruella_ that are easy to love. The campiness of Emma Stone’s performance as the titular Cruella, Emma Thompson doing her best Meryl Streep in a The Devil Wears Prada impression, the fashion, the development of Anita Darling’s character (lovingly played by Kirby Howell-Baptiste). All of these things make _Cruella_ the perfect summer movie. It’s a film that doesn’t take a lot of brainpower to follow, and it leaves the audience feeling light and happy. This is a summer blockbuster with loose ties to a beloved franchise and a guaranteed instant hit for Disney.
Giovanni
Aug 19, 2021 · via TMDB
Cruella is an excellent movie. Disney tried a character’s revolution and we loved it. The villain is not anymore the bad guy. Everyone has a past and everyone can change. But how? Cruella will entertain you and teach you a lot of good things, about you ego and alter ego. But also about relationships between mum and daughter, friends and good people who can change the story. If you want to discover more, all the details at SpotaMovie.com Enjoy it!
Peter McGinn
Jul 23, 2021 · via TMDB
This is a fun movie to watch. I have never watched 101 Dalmatians in any form so I don’t have any bias as some do comparing it to other films. The script is intelligent and witty despite having several writers involved, which often leads to a flailing disorganized mess. Some of the stunts Estella/Cruella pulls off are crazily original as she fine tunes her knack for bad behavior. I will not go on and on about it — I just plain enjoyed watching it. A small part of me wonders how this crook with a heart turns into what seems to be a more evil incarnation of her later, but since I don’t know the 101 Dalmatians story, I don’t need to worry about it, and neither should you.
Kathy Bowing
Jul 21, 2021 · via TMDB
I advise watching this movie as an independent film that tells a separate story, which is different from "101 Dalmatians". I also want to say that the film is suitable and those who just want to relax in the evening, and see something funny and not loaded with a deep narrative and plot strokes.
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