Themain complain people have with Disney’s live-action reimaginingsis that they don’t need to exist.
Cruellaavoids these criticisms by actually serving as a distinct story in the world of101 Dalmatians.
It’stonally and narratively distinct, never visiting the same storytelling beats as the original.
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Perhaps “subversive” is not the right word to describe a Disney movie.
The studio has always been a trailblazer, shaping the landscape of animation through sheer originality.
However, it has done it through innovation rather than disruption.
Cruellagoes against that notion.
5It Makes the ’70s Come Alive
It’s the time of the season.
The ’70s were all about freedom and liberation.
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Cruellaperfectly captures this vibe, albeit in a very Disney-fied way.
4The Soundtrack
Music has always been crucial to Disney’s success.
Music is a key aspect of Disney movies.
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Cruellais not a musical and doesn’t feature any original songs.
3The Fashion!
“No one is interested in what you write, my dear.
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Just in how I look.”
If there’s one element that’sthe undeniable standout inCruella, it’s the fashion.
2Emma Thompson
Gorgeous and vicious: a heck of a combination.
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The two-time Oscar winner is a matter of her craft, andCruellaproves why.
The screenplay isn’t exactly complex, and neither is the Baroness' characterization.
1Emma Stone
She’s just getting started, darling.
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Emma Stone is one of the best actresses of her generation, a chameleonic performer who always surprises.
If anything, the film only adds to the character’s legacy.
A huge reason for this successful approach is Emma Stone’s central performance.
The actress iscommanding, entertaining, adequately deranged, and utterly irresistible.
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