I'm not sure if this is mentioned or not, Cruella's pet dog in this movie is played by Bobby, the same dog from Descendants. In Descendants the dog was the pet of Cruella's son played by the late Cameron Boyce. It's a very nice tribute.
Also fun fact: the costume designer said that the 'Garbage Gown' Cruella wears to show up the Baroness is intended to be made of pieces from the Baroness's old collections stiched together. She's essentially telling her that 'you're trash and I'm taking you out.'. One hell of a power play!
I saw a fun idea online somewhere, where someone said the animated Cruella was what would have happened if she'd actually been raised by the Baroness. And, I can see it!! I do appreciate that this movie was more of a reimagining rather than a villain origin story.
I've said this ever since it came out. I don't get how people think that this is the same Cruella as in 101 Dalmatians. She even comes to somewhat like them in the end. Plus in this universe Pongo and Perdita are siblings so yeah. Also Anita is black. Not being racist but she was white in Dalmatians so it's definitely a reimagining not am origin story.
@@ChrisCollins068 I love it. They are very different from each other. I should have said from the latest of the live actions. Aladdin, beauty and the beast, Cinderella, Mulan. Nothing can beat the original live action 101 Dalmatians. 😊
I'm so happy you guys enjoyed this one, Cruella was so much better than people give it for. Emma kills it, the costuming is absolutely beautiful, and idk man it's just a really fun movie and sometimes that's all I want. It's a reimagining in the purest sense of the word, and considering how many people complained that the Disney live actions were too similar to the originals you'd think people would like this one more. Like these characters are not supposed to be the same as their animated counterparts, and it's surprising how many people don't seem to understand that. I'm genuinely curious to see how they approach the sequel, and just realized that Disney casually making the Roger and Anita poc means we're going to get an interracial couple that doesn't feature a white person, and that's so cool as a black girl who doesn't see herself as the love interest very often. Also maybe it was just me but did anyone else ship Horace and Artie? They had really good chemistry, and the characters genuinely liked each other enough that I couldn't help to see it leading to something romantic
I LOVE this movie, it is such a breath of fresh air for me compared to the other remade live actions movies. Not to bash them, but this one is definitely my favorite by far and I hope that if they make a sequel they will not fail the characters established in this first movie. Looking forward to the possible shown romance between Anita and Roger~ And also: YES! I'm so glad there's more people liking Horace and Artie together. They don't have a lot of on-screen interactions, but what we got still showed a positive and fun dynamic between them and I think they could be very cute together.
I mean Cruella is also Psycho tho ,maybe not as cruel as to kill her own child but she's pretty out there And she got it from her mom . But Baroness never acted like a mother ,She biologically IS her mother tho. She just never acted like a mother so she doesn't deserve the title
I liked this movie, it's been compared with "Joker", given that it's a sympathetic backstory to a villainous character. Both Emma's, Stone and Thompson, looked like they were having an absolute blast!
YOOOOO I knew Emma Stone was in this, and she's groovy and all, but I had no idea Emma Thompson was involved. Might have to watch the actual movie now, Thompson is a theatre queen. She'll always be my favorite Beatrice. And "Devil Wears Prada meets Joker" sounds dope
I'm still trying to figure out why people compare this to the Joker. At the end of Joker he's still an insane killer. This movie establishes (for now at least) that the rumors of Cruela wearing Dog Fur are not true. I can see the comparisons a little to Devil Wears Prada though.
@@bethyoshida6715 I think the general idea of "live action sympathetic trauma-filled backstory for intense villain character" is all something needs to check off that box for most people right now. And in terms of comparisons it's at least ballpark. I mean, Cruella was willing to let people _believe_ she may have killed dogs, so from the in-universe perspective of strangers she's still the same
Well she isn't like really a villain in this movie. She doesn't have this bloodlust for dogs. She doesn't even end up killing her "real" mother. Not a fair comparison.
I think her mom was being overprotective. Given the time period and how women were viewed, I think that was her motivation. Not actively trying to snuff out her daughter's individuality, but trying to keep her safe.
Fun fact: the comment “they will make good coats.” Is an actual thing that was said to the Arthur of the book. She was having a party at her house and her neighbor made that cement about the dogs. She wrote the book based of that coment because she thought it was so strange. The Writers name is Dodie Smith and she loved Dalmatians Edit: I just also wanted to add, the scene where cruela gets angry and walks away from the car. Fantastic. The way she walks is so in point to the original animation it’s perfect.
I just adore that they're giving villains back stories now. Cause in real life we know most monsters are not born but made. The started with Maleficent and it went incredibly well, and where people had their dislikes and peevs they're really good movies/retellings. I can't wait to see which villain they choose to give their own story to next. Maybe Ursula? Or the Evil queen? Hook? Jafar? I'm excited to see who they choose.
@@shismith8785 Alright. It does have a lot of dirty jokes tho, while at the same time having really emotional moments. If u don't mind that I think you'll enjoy it
I love almost everything about this movie. The cinematography and color palette from bright and whimsical like a ha ha, we’re still Disney and than just gradually making a darker one. Even with the dark tones, I love the different color splashes like the reds and blues to make a nice contrast to the darker tones which is mainly seen with the costumes. Next, the costumes. I know some feel that the punk style Cruella is inspired by is not suited for her character, but I think they miss one crucial point. She started out poor and an orphan after Katherine died. Being on the streets inspired her punk aesthetic and she grew up wanting more. While she yearned for something better, that child who lost her mother is still in there and her punk aesthetic merged with the better fabrics and designs. So it does make sense narratively. I know the controversy behind the “first gay character” is annoying, but I love Artie as a character. I like how being “gay” is not the biggest part of his character. I liked how he and Cruella had something in common and developed a friendship that lasts. He also is an essential part of the team which is awesome. The story telling and the character development is great. Horace and Jasper is not just the goofy henchman. They have minds of their own and personalities of their own. I like how Cruella is loyal to the people she cares about and gives them a place in Hell hall. She even takes care of the dogs. While the Baroness is a psychopath, Cruella is a sociopath, in my opinion. I do like how Cinema Therapy breaks her character down so watch their video. The costumes are chef’s kiss and each outfit is identifiable and iconic. And lastly, the soundtrack is amazing and fits each storyline well. Much thought has been put into this film.
I've been waiting for you guys to watch this movies since it's one of my fav Disney live-action "remake". My only problem with this movie is that I wish Cruella was a bit more evil, but I feel like making her more morally grey now leaves room for a nice descent into villainy if they make a sequel.
it'd be so cool if they really lean into this antihero concept in the sequel. maybe her skinning puppies was just a rumor made by rival brands because hers is so successful or something and then she plays into that rumour by making clothes with dog patterns LIKE I WANT THIS TO HAPPEN 😭
Artie & Wink are honestly the best characters in this movie lol 😁 And when Horace fell into the cake at the Black & White ball, I literally shouted "NOT THE CAKE!!!!!" 🤣
For me, this IS a prequel. Cruella is still young in this. I like to imagine she becomes crazier and crazier and then, when she's already old and had done everything, she decides to take it a step further and kill the dogs.
Hello, a REALLY LATE reply but just now I've found this video. It's not possible that "Cruella" (2021) is a prequel to "101 Dalmatians" (whether it be 1961 or 1996 version) Both versions of "101 Dalmatians" happen in 1958, where "Cruella" is set in the 1970's However, I really like the theory that the "101 Dalmatians" Cruella is what she'd turn into if she was raised by the Baroness
this movie has been unfairly hated on, since the haters are hating on it even before the trailers came out. such a fashion roller coaster, not completely legitimizing cruella's "viciousness", but still letting us see a brand new interpretation of cdv.
Baroness is absolutely a narcissist. She is showing all signs of narcissism, and quite frankly, having grown up with a narcissist myself, I'd say the people who made the movie depicted narcissism perfectly. I wouldn't be surprised if they consulted with psychologists prior to this. This is why it's important people educate themselves about narcissism, 'cause most are not aware how cruel this people can be. It's not about just looking yourself in the mirror and thinking that you're great, it goes far beyond that - it's about manipulation, establishing power and control. Beware of narcissists. 🙅♂🙅♂
I’m sorry but this is kind of offensive to me as a person with npd. I’ve been traumatized by people with narcissism as well, and the baroness does absolutely seem to possess those traits, but it’s the person that you should beware of, not the disorder. If anyone is curious why I say this, it’s a lot because of how npd is caused, which is primarily child abuse in the forms of overprotection which leads to under socialization and thus results in an inability to properly assess the motives of others, making people think everyone hates or is trying to be cruel to them and feeling they are better than those types of people. There’s also the type of abuse I personally suffered, neglect. Often children who aren’t loved enough in a certain aspect will develop npd as the brains way of trying to supply necessary support to a person who is not otherwise receiving it. Malignant narcissists are real and horrible and absolutely cause terrible harm, but please understand not all of us are like this. Please listen to us when we say there is a definite link between narcissism and harmful behavior, but also recognize that we are not incapable of change - or even that our disorder is inherently harmful to others. I am willing to answer any questions anyone has, as long as we are all being civil. I understand that narcissism is not a very nice thing to learn about, but it’s impossible for narcissism to ever be helped through if no one ever wants to try to help. Please understand I’m not trying to be aggressive or antagonistic, merely sharing my experiences and point of view.
this is really ableist in the sense that you're essentially demonizing people with NPD. there are many many good people who just happen to have NPD, her being an asshole has nothing to do with that. just say she's selfish and an asshole, there's no need to bring in a term that's directly related to a disorder especially when you can't control whether or not you have the disorder. however, you *can* control whether or not you're a selfish asshole, and you can be a selfish asshole even if you don't have NPD.
I'd definitely recommend for the future watching Ice Princess or I, Tonya! Ice skating movies are so interesting to watch and both have some really good actresses. Margot Robbie kills it in that role.
I imagine they’d go with more of an adoption move concerning the 99 puppies in a sequel. Pongo and Perdita did only have 15 puppies of their own and adopted the others in the original. They might just have the Dalmatians all be adopted to avoid incest maybe
I appreciate you both talking about the adoptive vs biological family dynamics. People in the adoptee community were upset and triggered with the "real mother and other mother" language used in this movie but I don't hear or read about anyone else discussing why it can be problematic language.
What I love about your channel is I can watch the videos instead of the movies with a great commentary as a bonus. On repeat. And it never gets boring. I saw some videos fifteen times and it still feels fresh.
I just watched this recently and had the same happy surprise by the intrigue and consideration. Only because the dalmations-killed-her-mother plot was talked about and it seemed silly - but it was just like you said, on-the-nose, which is fine, because that's the tone of the whole movie, and they have fun with it 💛🌙🌟✨
This movie made me thought of my maternal grandmother who was very good at sewing and wanted to work at the sewing workshops of Paris (I'm french) but her mother didn't want. Fun fact : in France, the music played when Estella is drunk, is used for the publicity of the perfume " La petite robe noire " (the little black dress in english) of Chanel
They are making a second one and I really need to know if they are going to continue with this sensationalized by the media thing like they did with her wearing the Baroness's dogs in this one. I can easily see that they turn it into she starts collection and breeding Dalmatians and people assume its for a fur coat.
I wasn't big on "101 Dalmatians," but I loved "Cruella." I felt the opposite about "Maleficent" (though both could've worked as stories about original characters). And I'd love and Yzma origin film.
Another fantastic reaction and a really fun movie! Not gonna lie, y'all accidentally calling Once Upon a Time Ever After makes me really hopeful that you'll be doing Ever After next because it's such a fun and good take on the Cinderella story.
Thanks so much! We do really want to get to Ever After, but we're not sure how well it'll do and we need a bit more certainty with our movie choices for now - Sam
The psychology of this movie is fantastic in the way it reveals what the dalmatian spots mean to her. The blots in the book mean disapproval and compartmentalisation, then they also take on connotations of childhood trauma as they are used to kill her mother. Then she gains power over those feelings by stealing the dogs as an adult and uses them for her own ends, Culminating in a pattern that will bring her ultimate success in the medium that she has always used to express herself...fashion. Stunning.
From the second I saw the very first promotional photo of Emma and the boys with the three dogs, I knew I was going to love it. It felt right. The era. London. The fashion and direction. Emma and company brought it to life, but the setting played a major part. Craig directed a perfect live action rewatchable film.
I never saw this because of the whole "coat of dogs" situation, but I love you guys, so I went with it. I'm so glad I did! This was amazing! I am so pleasantly surprised and it goes to show you shouldn't judge. Will you guys react to Spy with Melissa McCarthy. Or Kill Bill. Thanks!
I loved Cruella. Much better than any of the sympathetic backstory movies like Joker or Maleficent. The music and the fashion sold it for me. Apparently there's supposed to be a sequel. I can see why this movie won 2 Oscars.
Accidentally lied. Now the last thing. I liked the small throw away line (kind of) line of how she was willing to embrace the rumors of her being the psychopathic dog murderer showing the “who tells your story” theme. She may not be who they said, but her willing to embrace the rumors create another legacy all together. Sorry if I am wording it weirdly but that was an interesting touch.
SHOUT OUT TO FELLOW AUSSIES!! I absolutely love this movie, it's one of those rare pieces of entertainment that just fills me with a concentrated sense of confidence and creativity. Really fine stuff. It's also special to me because I saw it in theatres when I finally got my lisence after a good number of tries. Was not expecting that day to go or end as well as it did. Plus, I know some people have issues with Estella's instant turnaround into Cruella, and I won't deny that it is kinda one of the more sketchier parts of the script, but I have the theory that the reason for her being so mean was because it's closer to her true nature. She hasn't tempered it yet, and her whole life her true nature has been repressed and moulded so that she fits in. So when she unleashes that part of herself, it comes out with a vengeance - something it's also fuelled by. There's a lot of The Baroness in her that she doesn't quite realise, giving you a sort of mirror image reflection for both characters. And when she almost loses Horace and Jasper & learns the truth about herself, that's when she becomes a bit more humbled. She realises on some level who she had turned into and what she could have lost. At that point, she knows who she is now. She embraces that part of her personality and marries it with the caring part of herself (her relationship with Horace and Jasper, her true family). Unlike The Barkness who can't love anyone but herself and holds emotional connection as weakness, Cruella knows better. She needs her family instead of pushing them around/away like she started off doing. She was no better than The Baroness at that stage. Even her mock-funeral could be interpreted as her burying the repressed part of herself to some degree. Or maybe I'm just reading way too deep into it because I love the film so much. From the characters, the music and the aesthetic, this film is a real masterpiece for me. And I'm so glad you guys liked it too!
I really enjoyed this one, but honestly, I really hope they make a sequel where Cruella actually descends into true evil. This seemed like just the tip of the iceberg.
Interesting thing: In the original book, the character Cruella was created when the author's friend at the time made a joke about how a dog's fur would make a great coat. It was kind of cool that they did that nod in the movie, imo.
OMG if you you guys did a why women kill reaction I would go crazy, I feel like it went kind of under the radar for how star studded and well executed it was! I know you guys don't do shows though, but still I would love to know what you thought of it!
I would for you guys to do once upon a time on the channel, or make a Patreon or something to do it on. It’s such a cool reimagining of Disney stories.
Is there a chance of you guys doing a movie commentary/reaction of Dumplin' (Netflix) some day? It's such an underrated feel-good movie, but nobody has done a reaction video of it so far..
Of the recent live action remakes and retellings of classic Disney animated films, Cruella was/is probably the best one of them all to have been released. In regards to the "making the puppy murderer sympathetic" thing, It's not something I was begging for or anything, but I was honestly hoping for something like the Joker where the character starts off sympathetic, but ends up becoming an irredeemable monster that no one would even dare root for. While I like a lot of aspects of this reimagining, I was kind of hoping the film would go this route. I think having her ending up an anti-hero doesn't really work all that we'll for me. I don't hate it, but I much prefer she became someone I root against by the very end of the film. I honestly hope the sequel takes a darker turn down this route by having her go from an anti-hero to a full on villain. But then again I understand with the way the story was told, it makes it harder to have that darker turn. I think I just wanted the character to be a bit more sinister and as it stands, her growth is compelling but IMO it would've been even more compelling had she be more sinister to the point where we start to find it uneasy and disturbing. Disney probably won't go that route, but with all the dark stuff they've done in their movies before, I wouldn't put it past them to go even further.
Stellar video as always. I love coming home after a bsuy day at work and just chill and have fun with one of your reaction video's. We also defo need more of sassy Stef. :D
I liked how they decided to put in this movie about finding things to distract her from what she wishes she wanted to do most of the time it’s just the best way to help someone to ease her way into good help because of course she is going to have feelings and outbursts at least they are showing ways for her to cope and help have herself have some distractions and other things she can focus on because the other part that could get her into trouble. Witch now I know that there’s going to be a part 2 only because of that she is probably going to have a plan the baroness and we might end up seeing cruella in therapy because it makes sense the whole movie she was doing things that were not dangerous and found ways to ease her way into coping
I’ve been watching you guys for awhile now and honestly love you both. I love the way you guys think and are. Always excited to see you guys have uploaded 💜
Dalmatians are very nervous dogs who are fairly apathetic towards others, but guard their owners. It's not surprising they went after a smaller dog and child they especially perceived as Not There With An Invite Of The Owner. Also, one of the guys does not look like he did as a child...
I was talking to a friend after seeing this movie. I liked the way they addressed Cruella's issues and made her a more likeable character. However, we were debating whether it would be more interesting to leave the question open about whether she made the coat with the dogs or not. To leave a hook for the sequel, and kind of force people to watch to know the answer. Regardless, I liked the end of the film where Cruella herself presents Anitta and Roger with the Dalmatians. Why she did it? This Cruella likes to do things the complicated way if it means it will be fun and not boring. It was genius of the movie to make Cruella like dogs. For us, the fact that the dogs played a role in her mother's death unconsciously planted in her a seed of hatred towards the Dalmatian race in particular. I'm fine with her trying to make the coat in the second movie, as long as she doesn't succeed in the end. That could be a good theme for the sequel, whether or not she looks like her biological mother. This could torment her, and be the character's dilemma. Bring the Baroness back. She was a great villain. There could be a scene between the two with Cruella visiting her in prison. Perhaps it could be the Baroness who came up with the idea of making the fur coat and she would be torn between doing it or not. It would be a good plot, how far she would be willing to go to immortalize herself in the fashion world. Jasper could be her moral compass and this would also help develop their relationship.
Both of you mentioned wanting to watch Once Upon a Time. I know you only do movies but that might be cool to do a series breakdown maybe just go over the amount of episodes that last as long as your average movie every other week or so then have a movie in between or something like that. I think Once Upon a Time would be a great series to start with :) love your content budz keep it up
You can hear actress Tallulah Bankhead at 10:57 on the TV. Bankhead was vocal inspiration for Betty Lou Gerson's voice as Cruella DeVil in the original '61 film.
You guys should totally watch Once Upon A Time! I'd love yo see season reviews or something like that. It gets weird at season 4 but then it picks back up then season 7 is pretty much like a reboot but not promoted as such
I'm not sure if this is mentioned or not, Cruella's pet dog in this movie is played by Bobby, the same dog from Descendants. In Descendants the dog was the pet of Cruella's son played by the late Cameron Boyce. It's a very nice tribute.
I thought the dog looked familiar.
@@ashleydowney1222 I'm sorry there are articles about it and stuff, but I think you're right after looking into it more. Thanks
@@RabbitsFunWorld I just removed the comment. I apologize. I didn't mean to add your name.
You mean buddy
@@samswayzie the actor dog is named bobby not the character buddy
Also fun fact: the costume designer said that the 'Garbage Gown' Cruella wears to show up the Baroness is intended to be made of pieces from the Baroness's old collections stiched together. She's essentially telling her that 'you're trash and I'm taking you out.'. One hell of a power play!
Wow, that makes this scene more powerful
I have actually met the person who designed that dress she is from Australia which is really cool
Also, the train on the dress was so heavy, they had to put that on the rest of the dress after she got on the back of the truck.
I saw a fun idea online somewhere, where someone said the animated Cruella was what would have happened if she'd actually been raised by the Baroness. And, I can see it!! I do appreciate that this movie was more of a reimagining rather than a villain origin story.
yeah that was what i was thinking!
Wow! I never thought of that! I like that!
Wow😮😮😮👏👏👏
I've said this ever since it came out. I don't get how people think that this is the same Cruella as in 101 Dalmatians. She even comes to somewhat like them in the end. Plus in this universe Pongo and Perdita are siblings so yeah. Also Anita is black. Not being racist but she was white in Dalmatians so it's definitely a reimagining not am origin story.
So far this has been the best live action adaptation from Disney.
What do you think about the 1996 live action 101 dalmatians movie? I think it beats this movie but it’s a very close call
@@ChrisCollins068 I love it. They are very different from each other. I should have said from the latest of the live actions. Aladdin, beauty and the beast, Cinderella, Mulan. Nothing can beat the original live action 101 Dalmatians. 😊
imo this movie and maleficent work because they have an original approach, they're not just a live action copy of the cartoon
@@mariaelenamattone5221 Exactly. I forgot about Maleficent. It was really good.
See I feel these adaptations are better because they're original concepts instead of just taking the originals
I'm so happy you guys enjoyed this one, Cruella was so much better than people give it for. Emma kills it, the costuming is absolutely beautiful, and idk man it's just a really fun movie and sometimes that's all I want. It's a reimagining in the purest sense of the word, and considering how many people complained that the Disney live actions were too similar to the originals you'd think people would like this one more. Like these characters are not supposed to be the same as their animated counterparts, and it's surprising how many people don't seem to understand that.
I'm genuinely curious to see how they approach the sequel, and just realized that Disney casually making the Roger and Anita poc means we're going to get an interracial couple that doesn't feature a white person, and that's so cool as a black girl who doesn't see herself as the love interest very often. Also maybe it was just me but did anyone else ship Horace and Artie? They had really good chemistry, and the characters genuinely liked each other enough that I couldn't help to see it leading to something romantic
U forget, it’s Disney, Horace and artie couldn’t possibly be gay.
@@nathanr5737 isn't Artie canonically gay?
Honestly I this is my favorite Disney live action because it really is amazingly done and God do I love Emma stone who straight up kills it
I adore this movie
I LOVE this movie, it is such a breath of fresh air for me compared to the other remade live actions movies. Not to bash them, but this one is definitely my favorite by far and I hope that if they make a sequel they will not fail the characters established in this first movie.
Looking forward to the possible shown romance between Anita and Roger~
And also: YES! I'm so glad there's more people liking Horace and Artie together. They don't have a lot of on-screen interactions, but what we got still showed a positive and fun dynamic between them and I think they could be very cute together.
There's an interesting fan theory that the original tale is a smear campaign concocted by the Baroness from jail as revenge against her daughter.
I kinda like that idea 😂 - Sam
Oh, that's great
"That...PSYCHO is not my mother."
Spot on. She's not your mom.
The blood of the covenant is thicker than the water of the womb.
I mean
Cruella is also Psycho tho ,maybe not as cruel as to kill her own child but she's pretty out there
And she got it from her mom .
But Baroness never acted like a mother ,She biologically IS her mother tho. She just never acted like a mother so she doesn't deserve the title
I liked this movie, it's been compared with "Joker", given that it's a sympathetic backstory to a villainous character. Both Emma's, Stone and Thompson, looked like they were having an absolute blast!
It’s Devil Wears Prada meets Joker pretty much 🙂
YOOOOO I knew Emma Stone was in this, and she's groovy and all, but I had no idea Emma Thompson was involved. Might have to watch the actual movie now, Thompson is a theatre queen. She'll always be my favorite Beatrice. And "Devil Wears Prada meets Joker" sounds dope
I'm still trying to figure out why people compare this to the Joker. At the end of Joker he's still an insane killer. This movie establishes (for now at least) that the rumors of Cruela wearing Dog Fur are not true. I can see the comparisons a little to Devil Wears Prada though.
@@bethyoshida6715 I think the general idea of "live action sympathetic trauma-filled backstory for intense villain character" is all something needs to check off that box for most people right now. And in terms of comparisons it's at least ballpark. I mean, Cruella was willing to let people _believe_ she may have killed dogs, so from the in-universe perspective of strangers she's still the same
Well she isn't like really a villain in this movie. She doesn't have this bloodlust for dogs. She doesn't even end up killing her "real" mother. Not a fair comparison.
her gravestone though " designer, daughter, dead."
I enjoyed how the moment she heard the whistle she went through a bit of a psychotic break and got stuck as cruella.
I think her mom was being overprotective. Given the time period and how women were viewed, I think that was her motivation. Not actively trying to snuff out her daughter's individuality, but trying to keep her safe.
Fun fact: the comment “they will make good coats.” Is an actual thing that was said to the Arthur of the book. She was having a party at her house and her neighbor made that cement about the dogs. She wrote the book based of that coment because she thought it was so strange.
The Writers name is Dodie Smith and she loved Dalmatians
Edit: I just also wanted to add, the scene where cruela gets angry and walks away from the car. Fantastic. The way she walks is so in point to the original animation it’s perfect.
I just adore that they're giving villains back stories now. Cause in real life we know most monsters are not born but made. The started with Maleficent and it went incredibly well, and where people had their dislikes and peevs they're really good movies/retellings. I can't wait to see which villain they choose to give their own story to next. Maybe Ursula? Or the Evil queen? Hook? Jafar? I'm excited to see who they choose.
I would kill for a movie about how Ursula ended up banished from Atlantica. ❤
Have you heard of a musical called Twisted? It is a pretty well made one about Jafar
@@mariotuber2866 I hadn't actually, I'll have to check it out
@@shismith8785 Alright. It does have a lot of dirty jokes tho, while at the same time having really emotional moments. If u don't mind that I think you'll enjoy it
I’ve been coming up with an origin story for Evelyn Deavor (so far it gives me a lot of cruella vibes)
I love almost everything about this movie.
The cinematography and color palette from bright and whimsical like a ha ha, we’re still Disney and than just gradually making a darker one. Even with the dark tones, I love the different color splashes like the reds and blues to make a nice contrast to the darker tones which is mainly seen with the costumes.
Next, the costumes. I know some feel that the punk style Cruella is inspired by is not suited for her character, but I think they miss one crucial point. She started out poor and an orphan after Katherine died. Being on the streets inspired her punk aesthetic and she grew up wanting more. While she yearned for something better, that child who lost her mother is still in there and her punk aesthetic merged with the better fabrics and designs. So it does make sense narratively.
I know the controversy behind the “first gay character” is annoying, but I love Artie as a character. I like how being “gay” is not the biggest part of his character. I liked how he and Cruella had something in common and developed a friendship that lasts. He also is an essential part of the team which is awesome.
The story telling and the character development is great. Horace and Jasper is not just the goofy henchman. They have minds of their own and personalities of their own. I like how Cruella is loyal to the people she cares about and gives them a place in Hell hall. She even takes care of the dogs. While the Baroness is a psychopath, Cruella is a sociopath, in my opinion.
I do like how Cinema Therapy breaks her character down so watch their video.
The costumes are chef’s kiss and each outfit is identifiable and iconic. And lastly, the soundtrack is amazing and fits each storyline well.
Much thought has been put into this film.
If you pay really close attention in the beginning when the mom dies, you can actually hear the dog whistle in the background.
I've been waiting for you guys to watch this movies since it's one of my fav Disney live-action "remake". My only problem with this movie is that I wish Cruella was a bit more evil, but I feel like making her more morally grey now leaves room for a nice descent into villainy if they make a sequel.
she tried skinned puppies
@@treekid2963 Not in this adaptation which was the point of their comment
it'd be so cool if they really lean into this antihero concept in the sequel. maybe her skinning puppies was just a rumor made by rival brands because hers is so successful or something and then she plays into that rumour by making clothes with dog patterns LIKE I WANT THIS TO HAPPEN 😭
@@lance8334 okay w reason
Okay guys cruella 2 has been announced! Which was set up by the ending of Cruella 😊
Artie & Wink are honestly the best characters in this movie lol 😁
And when Horace fell into the cake at the Black & White ball, I literally shouted "NOT THE CAKE!!!!!" 🤣
It's totally normal 🤭
Can i just say I ABSOLUTELY love all the added rupaul clips and sounds 😂😂😂😂
RIIIGHT
For me, this IS a prequel. Cruella is still young in this. I like to imagine she becomes crazier and crazier and then, when she's already old and had done everything, she decides to take it a step further and kill the dogs.
yesss, i love it (for a MOVIE of course). I agree, i like to think she just goes downhill batshit crazy.
@@angietoonz6605 yes, it's more a prequel of the live action of " The 101 dalmatians " than the animated movie
Hello, a REALLY LATE reply but just now I've found this video.
It's not possible that "Cruella" (2021) is a prequel to "101 Dalmatians" (whether it be 1961 or 1996 version)
Both versions of "101 Dalmatians" happen in 1958, where "Cruella" is set in the 1970's
However, I really like the theory that the "101 Dalmatians" Cruella is what she'd turn into if she was raised by the Baroness
this movie has been unfairly hated on, since the haters are hating on it even before the trailers came out.
such a fashion roller coaster, not completely legitimizing cruella's "viciousness", but still letting us see a brand new interpretation of cdv.
Baroness is absolutely a narcissist. She is showing all signs of narcissism, and quite frankly, having grown up with a narcissist myself, I'd say the people who made the movie depicted narcissism perfectly. I wouldn't be surprised if they consulted with psychologists prior to this. This is why it's important people educate themselves about narcissism, 'cause most are not aware how cruel this people can be. It's not about just looking yourself in the mirror and thinking that you're great, it goes far beyond that - it's about manipulation, establishing power and control. Beware of narcissists. 🙅♂🙅♂
I’m sorry but this is kind of offensive to me as a person with npd. I’ve been traumatized by people with narcissism as well, and the baroness does absolutely seem to possess those traits, but it’s the person that you should beware of, not the disorder.
If anyone is curious why I say this, it’s a lot because of how npd is caused, which is primarily child abuse in the forms of overprotection which leads to under socialization and thus results in an inability to properly assess the motives of others, making people think everyone hates or is trying to be cruel to them and feeling they are better than those types of people. There’s also the type of abuse I personally suffered, neglect. Often children who aren’t loved enough in a certain aspect will develop npd as the brains way of trying to supply necessary support to a person who is not otherwise receiving it. Malignant narcissists are real and horrible and absolutely cause terrible harm, but please understand not all of us are like this. Please listen to us when we say there is a definite link between narcissism and harmful behavior, but also recognize that we are not incapable of change - or even that our disorder is inherently harmful to others. I am willing to answer any questions anyone has, as long as we are all being civil. I understand that narcissism is not a very nice thing to learn about, but it’s impossible for narcissism to ever be helped through if no one ever wants to try to help. Please understand I’m not trying to be aggressive or antagonistic, merely sharing my experiences and point of view.
this is really ableist in the sense that you're essentially demonizing people with NPD. there are many many good people who just happen to have NPD, her being an asshole has nothing to do with that. just say she's selfish and an asshole, there's no need to bring in a term that's directly related to a disorder especially when you can't control whether or not you have the disorder. however, you *can* control whether or not you're a selfish asshole, and you can be a selfish asshole even if you don't have NPD.
Emma V Emma, was such a good battle. Though she nearly sued Disney alongside Scarlett and they greenlit that sequel to this RIGHT away
Is this dumb...but how to they refer to either Emma on set? Do they just use the character names? Haha sorry I'm really dumb about this shit lolol
@@lbierman21 They probably just use their surnames, Stone and Thompson.
The Buds mentioned that Thompson called Stone 'Emily', so I imagine the rest of the cast/crew did the same.
@@lbierman21 could have used nicknames, I've worked with people with the same name and I just told everyone to give me a nickname
I think I read somewhere that ppl underestimate the temper of Dalmatians and they are a aggressive breed if they don´t get the propper training.
That is true! My uncle and aunt had 2 and one was Very aggressive with anyone not family.
Some movies I rather watch along with you guys than by myself. This is one of those movies.
I'd definitely recommend for the future watching Ice Princess or I, Tonya! Ice skating movies are so interesting to watch and both have some really good actresses. Margot Robbie kills it in that role.
Oh I'd love to see their reaction to I, Tonya!!
I imagine they’d go with more of an adoption move concerning the 99 puppies in a sequel. Pongo and Perdita did only have 15 puppies of their own and adopted the others in the original. They might just have the Dalmatians all be adopted to avoid incest maybe
I appreciate you both talking about the adoptive vs biological family dynamics. People in the adoptee community were upset and triggered with the "real mother and other mother" language used in this movie but I don't hear or read about anyone else discussing why it can be problematic language.
About the Baroness "monster's probably not the right word"
Oh give it time Sam!
What I love about your channel is I can watch the videos instead of the movies with a great commentary as a bonus. On repeat. And it never gets boring. I saw some videos fifteen times and it still feels fresh.
The 2 Emmas acting, next level ☺️✨
8:17 i love how crewella already knew how to die her hair and became the boss of there gang
This was set in the 1970s, which at the time was the era of punk rock fashion.
16:28 The screenwriter for Devil Wears Prada also wrote the early draft for Cruella. You're welcome.
I still havent seen DWP but from what I know about it I’d definitely feel these two films have a similar vibe. Gotta get right to it then
Expected very little from another Disney origin tale but this was masterful
I just watched this recently and had the same happy surprise by the intrigue and consideration. Only because the dalmations-killed-her-mother plot was talked about and it seemed silly - but it was just like you said, on-the-nose, which is fine, because that's the tone of the whole movie, and they have fun with it 💛🌙🌟✨
If memory serves Arty is in the original book as Cruella's husband.
This movie made me thought of my maternal grandmother who was very good at sewing and wanted to work at the sewing workshops of Paris (I'm french) but her mother didn't want.
Fun fact : in France, the music played when Estella is drunk, is used for the publicity of the perfume " La petite robe noire " (the little black dress in english) of Chanel
Gotta love Steph's sassy head swagger at 20:22
They are making a second one and I really need to know if they are going to continue with this sensationalized by the media thing like they did with her wearing the Baroness's dogs in this one. I can easily see that they turn it into she starts collection and breeding Dalmatians and people assume its for a fur coat.
This was a good movie. Especially since this isn’t tied into the other Dalmatian movies. It’s the start of a new series.
It made me laugh because of how ridiculous and goofy it looked when the mum got pushed down a cliff by the dog
The first season of Once upon a Time is amazing. The rest of it is also amazing but very soap opera like, and I love every second of it.
If this ain't me. XD
I wasn't big on "101 Dalmatians," but I loved "Cruella." I felt the opposite about "Maleficent" (though both could've worked as stories about original characters). And I'd love and Yzma origin film.
Another fantastic reaction and a really fun movie! Not gonna lie, y'all accidentally calling Once Upon a Time Ever After makes me really hopeful that you'll be doing Ever After next because it's such a fun and good take on the Cinderella story.
Thanks so much!
We do really want to get to Ever After, but we're not sure how well it'll do and we need a bit more certainty with our movie choices for now - Sam
@@themoviebud1988 hoping you guys can do it sometime!!
@@themoviebud1988 this movie is the closest one to the original tale
"i dont think eating lunch is lazy..🤨"
"ahhh shes such a villain☺️"
I really wanna see you guys react to “Chicago” 2002 because I think it would be a really fun reaction.
This video is a reminder that I need to see the movie. It’s been almost a year since it released. Supremacy of the Emmas!
You watch "Once Upon a Time"!!!!! Omg, I knew there was a reason I liked you guys so much!!! I love that show!!!! ♥♥♥😁😁😁
The psychology of this movie is fantastic in the way it reveals what the dalmatian spots mean to her.
The blots in the book mean disapproval and compartmentalisation, then they also take on connotations of childhood trauma as they are used to kill her mother.
Then she gains power over those feelings by stealing the dogs as an adult and uses them for her own ends,
Culminating in a pattern that will bring her ultimate success in the medium that she has always used to express herself...fashion.
Stunning.
I'm pretty sure her hair is a birthmark. I have a friend who has it and her eyebrows as well has silver patches. Its a real thing
From the second I saw the very first promotional photo of Emma and the boys with the three dogs, I knew I was going to love it. It felt right. The era. London. The fashion and direction. Emma and company brought it to life, but the setting played a major part. Craig directed a perfect live action rewatchable film.
I never saw this because of the whole "coat of dogs" situation, but I love you guys, so I went with it. I'm so glad I did! This was amazing! I am so pleasantly surprised and it goes to show you shouldn't judge. Will you guys react to Spy with Melissa McCarthy. Or Kill Bill. Thanks!
I loved Cruella. Much better than any of the sympathetic backstory movies like Joker or Maleficent. The music and the fashion sold it for me. Apparently there's supposed to be a sequel. I can see why this movie won 2 Oscars.
Accidentally lied. Now the last thing. I liked the small throw away line (kind of) line of how she was willing to embrace the rumors of her being the psychopathic dog murderer showing the “who tells your story” theme. She may not be who they said, but her willing to embrace the rumors create another legacy all together.
Sorry if I am wording it weirdly but that was an interesting touch.
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I absolutely love this movie, it's one of those rare pieces of entertainment that just fills me with a concentrated sense of confidence and creativity. Really fine stuff.
It's also special to me because I saw it in theatres when I finally got my lisence after a good number of tries. Was not expecting that day to go or end as well as it did.
Plus, I know some people have issues with Estella's instant turnaround into Cruella, and I won't deny that it is kinda one of the more sketchier parts of the script, but I have the theory that the reason for her being so mean was because it's closer to her true nature. She hasn't tempered it yet, and her whole life her true nature has been repressed and moulded so that she fits in. So when she unleashes that part of herself, it comes out with a vengeance - something it's also fuelled by. There's a lot of The Baroness in her that she doesn't quite realise, giving you a sort of mirror image reflection for both characters. And when she almost loses Horace and Jasper & learns the truth about herself, that's when she becomes a bit more humbled. She realises on some level who she had turned into and what she could have lost. At that point, she knows who she is now. She embraces that part of her personality and marries it with the caring part of herself (her relationship with Horace and Jasper, her true family). Unlike The Barkness who can't love anyone but herself and holds emotional connection as weakness, Cruella knows better. She needs her family instead of pushing them around/away like she started off doing. She was no better than The Baroness at that stage. Even her mock-funeral could be interpreted as her burying the repressed part of herself to some degree.
Or maybe I'm just reading way too deep into it because I love the film so much.
From the characters, the music and the aesthetic, this film is a real masterpiece for me.
And I'm so glad you guys liked it too!
If the events of Cruella are canon, 101 Dalmatians runs into a bit of a problem...Perdy and Pongo (the dalmatians' parents) are brother and sister.
I love that you guys do commentary on underrated movies
If it interests yall, I’d love to see your reaction to You Again (2010)! Also, thanks for another great video!
Me too! I love that movie!
I really enjoyed this one, but honestly, I really hope they make a sequel where Cruella actually descends into true evil. This seemed like just the tip of the iceberg.
I kind of like how Disney is remaking villains stories with this and Maleficient and probably much more it's giving the audience another look
Interesting thing: In the original book, the character Cruella was created when the author's friend at the time made a joke about how a dog's fur would make a great coat. It was kind of cool that they did that nod in the movie, imo.
"the baroness has a kid!"
"wait does she knows this?" 😂😂😂😂
ik it meant if she knows the kid's cruella but it was so funny
Artie is amazing and such a mood
This is one of the only live actions I've really liked so far
Over this adaptation of the movie and the fashion was incredible, the sound track drew you into this movie. Great reaction.
OMG if you you guys did a why women kill reaction I would go crazy, I feel like it went kind of under the radar for how star studded and well executed it was! I know you guys don't do shows though, but still I would love to know what you thought of it!
I would for you guys to do once upon a time on the channel, or make a Patreon or something to do it on. It’s such a cool reimagining of Disney stories.
Is there a chance of you guys doing a movie commentary/reaction of Dumplin' (Netflix) some day? It's such an underrated feel-good movie, but nobody has done a reaction video of it so far..
My boyfriend and I really loved this and he's not usually into Disney or remakes. But we both have a crush on Emma Stone so that helps 😅
Of the recent live action remakes and retellings of classic Disney animated films, Cruella was/is probably the best one of them all to have been released. In regards to the "making the puppy murderer sympathetic" thing, It's not something I was begging for or anything, but I was honestly hoping for something like the Joker where the character starts off sympathetic, but ends up becoming an irredeemable monster that no one would even dare root for. While I like a lot of aspects of this reimagining, I was kind of hoping the film would go this route. I think having her ending up an anti-hero doesn't really work all that we'll for me. I don't hate it, but I much prefer she became someone I root against by the very end of the film. I honestly hope the sequel takes a darker turn down this route by having her go from an anti-hero to a full on villain. But then again I understand with the way the story was told, it makes it harder to have that darker turn. I think I just wanted the character to be a bit more sinister and as it stands, her growth is compelling but IMO it would've been even more compelling had she be more sinister to the point where we start to find it uneasy and disturbing. Disney probably won't go that route, but with all the dark stuff they've done in their movies before, I wouldn't put it past them to go even further.
Stellar video as always. I love coming home after a bsuy day at work and just chill and have fun with one of your reaction video's. We also defo need more of sassy Stef. :D
Love that you guys are reacting to Cruella. I fucking love this movie bro
Just so you guys know... if you ever felt like uploading every day, I would watch everyday...multiple times 😅
Fun Fact:
Paul Walter Hauser (Horace) said he got his inspiration for the British accent from Bob Hoskins' roll as Smee from Hook.
I liked how they decided to put in this movie about finding things to distract her from what she wishes she wanted to do most of the time it’s just the best way to help someone to ease her way into good help because of course she is going to have feelings and outbursts at least they are showing ways for her to cope and help have herself have some distractions and other things she can focus on because the other part that could get her into trouble. Witch now I know that there’s going to be a part 2 only because of that she is probably going to have a plan the baroness and we might end up seeing cruella in therapy because it makes sense the whole movie she was doing things that were not dangerous and found ways to ease her way into coping
I am eternal
I am a concept
I am a state of mind
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This film won the Oscar for Best Costume Design. Rightfully so! The costumes are incredible!
I GAGGED WHEN YOU SAID “READING IS WHAT? FUNDAMENTAL”
You guys should watch dreamgirls, it literally one of the best musical out there, and it has a amazing cast
YESS!
they probably won’t any time soon sadly cuz of all the music and this is TH-cam
Yes I've been waiting
I’ve been watching you guys for awhile now and honestly love you both. I love the way you guys think and are. Always excited to see you guys have uploaded 💜
Doing a moviebudz marathon LOL such good commentary from these guys.
The actor playing Artie was on the west end in Everybody's Talking About Jamie, as Jamie.
It’s really sad about the Baron.
Dalmatians are very nervous dogs who are fairly apathetic towards others, but guard their owners. It's not surprising they went after a smaller dog and child they especially perceived as Not There With An Invite Of The Owner. Also, one of the guys does not look like he did as a child...
This was an EXTREMELY underrated movie. Loved it!
I was talking to a friend after seeing this movie. I liked the way they addressed Cruella's issues and made her a more likeable character. However, we were debating whether it would be more interesting to leave the question open about whether she made the coat with the dogs or not. To leave a hook for the sequel, and kind of force people to watch to know the answer. Regardless, I liked the end of the film where Cruella herself presents Anitta and Roger with the Dalmatians. Why she did it? This Cruella likes to do things the complicated way if it means it will be fun and not boring. It was genius of the movie to make Cruella like dogs. For us, the fact that the dogs played a role in her mother's death unconsciously planted in her a seed of hatred towards the Dalmatian race in particular. I'm fine with her trying to make the coat in the second movie, as long as she doesn't succeed in the end. That could be a good theme for the sequel, whether or not she looks like her biological mother. This could torment her, and be the character's dilemma. Bring the Baroness back. She was a great villain. There could be a scene between the two with Cruella visiting her in prison. Perhaps it could be the Baroness who came up with the idea of making the fur coat and she would be torn between doing it or not. It would be a good plot, how far she would be willing to go to immortalize herself in the fashion world. Jasper could be her moral compass and this would also help develop their relationship.
Once Upon A Time she is like a real house wife who is a piece of work don't want to spoil you. You should watch it season 1 is objectively great
I've been WAITING for you guys to watch this movie 😊 I love such costume heavy movies
Both of you mentioned wanting to watch Once Upon a Time. I know you only do movies but that might be cool to do a series breakdown maybe just go over the amount of episodes that last as long as your average movie every other week or so then have a movie in between or something like that. I think Once Upon a Time would be a great series to start with :) love your content budz keep it up
You can hear actress Tallulah Bankhead at 10:57 on the TV. Bankhead was vocal inspiration for Betty Lou Gerson's voice as Cruella DeVil in the original '61 film.
Yay! Yall channel is comfort to me. I sometimes fall asleep your previous reactions lol
I'm not sure if it's Disney, but you guys should totally watch Nanny McPhee and the Narnia trilogy!!!!
Late to the party, but the edits are on POINT. Thanka yous.
We appreciate that 😊 - Sam
You guys should totally watch Once Upon A Time! I'd love yo see season reviews or something like that. It gets weird at season 4 but then it picks back up then season 7 is pretty much like a reboot but not promoted as such
I loved cruellas character in Once upon a time
Never watched this movie but still watching for my kings 😁
I love Cruella sooo much!!!
13:09 I'm in that job right now, as an apparel associate at Walmart
Jasper is Frenchie in Our Flag Means Death!
Omg I missed you guys. I took a bit of a break from TH-cam for a while, but I had to come back for this one! Love it as always!