Cruella Is Actually GOOD?! | Video Essay

[@ThePonderer]

This movie felt like someone had the idea for a fun, kooky fashion-based caper flick and used the Disney-IP attachment as a means to get it through the studio system. Easily my favorite of the modern live action reimaginings.

[@cocomunga]

I agree. This character is pure evil in the past but in this, hardly. I like this new not-evil Cruella. I can almost guarantee that in the sequel if there is one that she will end up saving the 99 puppies from the Baroness or somebody else.

[@johnrzepka2008]

Kinda the same deal with JOKER. it should really be called Arthur cause the Batman tie ins don't matter. Joker stands on its own like cruella without the story or universe behind it.

[@crossfire507pty]

This was my favorite film of 2021. It was a visual and musical masterpiece. Those who hated wanted to hate it so badly. Granted i thought it was going to be terrible. I was so surprised. And delighted.

[@Coolcoolcooldude]

I have the same reaction. When the first trailer dropped, I thought, "This will either be really good or really stupid." I enjoyed the movie.

[@naimrancier8197]

Same lol the people who hate this hate it just because and say we didn’t need this yet I thought it would flop and be a bad remake but it turned out to be a great original story can’t wait for the second movie

[@sthepcorms6747]

They want to hate the movie just for political reasons, it disgusts me

[@dontquestionme7673]

@@sthepcorms6747 no

[@lollol-el8oy]

@@sthepcorms6747 for political reasons laff they made it political and thought making a narcissistic physco a good idea the film is for children and it doesn't fit well and let's not forget she wanted to skin the dogs. And before you say that she didnt in the movies that's just to save Disney from looking like complete idiots. The movie was bag just in general the music was memorable the scenes weren't either. I'm also not into fashion for multiple reasons and I might add another one just for this movie.

[@casual2037]

OBSESSED, when I finished the movie the first time I died then I came back, to watch it four more times, I had such a great time!

[@casual2037]

@Eb def black widow it will cause chaos well we dont have theater open again sadly but at least there is disney plus

[@m.syauqiabdurahman2798]

I am obsessed with Cruella There is no scene that make me not interested , every set , every acting , every costume , etc is just a chef kiss

[@stefaniarosca5590]

Finally, someone paid attention to the actually story and get rid of film critiques vibes where everybody acts like this movie is a peasant at an aristocratic ball. This movie is not a girl version of Joker, is not a rival for Devil wears Prada, and has nothing to do with the way Maleficent was humanized. The new portrayal is marvellous and the whole story is fabulous.

[@ndogg20]

Yes! Seen so many negative reviews, most of them are so petty. Just so much over scrutinizing of what was just a live action cartoon that rocked like an over the top screwball comedy. Best time I had with a film in a loooong time.

[@bloopandablast9257]

Yes! This movie was amazing anyone who wants to fight me on that. May come to challenge me 😈

[@curtiscj3087]

Lmao

[@curtiscj3087]

This movie is garbage , a parachute in her skirt ? Lmao 🤣

[@ianb.1677]

I'm so happy that the ones who said that Cruella would be Disney's "next biggest disaster" are being proved wrong.

[@zagiproductions1630]

Savantics shade

[@WartyWarthogHogger]

Technically at the box office it is a disaster(won't break even), but a sequel got greenlit yesterday, I really hope they don't cancel the sequel. Hope they keep the focus on Cruella, as that's who we want to see, not 101 dalmatians.

[@ianb.1677]

@@WartyWarthogHogger samee

[@naurking5388]

@@WartyWarthogHogger it did great in the box office... many ppl dont even attend cinema cuz of covid

[@naimrancier8197]

@@naurking5388 and also because of quiet place 2 which came out the same week

[@raymaikeru]

I feel like Cruella in the future might be one of the more underrated films in the movie industry. Everything you said I did agree. Granted the only flaw I can find with this Cruella retelling is that it doesn't explain why she came to killing dogs. This also means if they make a sequel that actually gives the reason to why she's like this.... then it's gonna be really.... REALLY.... dark. I personally imagine maybe the three Dalmatians she currently owns gets killed by someone and then she wears their fur as a coat to remember them... but then gets caught up in the act of thinking no Dalmatian.. or dog on that matter... can feel loved from owners. I don't know. The credits scene does set it up to the original but it knowing Cruella... why did she do it? Are they just apology gifts? Maybe she was planning on turning the pups into Dalmatians but only sent two out of spite? I mean one of them was her childhood friend, even in the original, Anita... so.... that's the only flaw I can find with this movie..... plus the CGI dog. I think everyone can agree the CGI dogs were questionably awkward.

[@charleslee8313]

I think the Baroness creates a smear campaign, and it makes it seem as though Cruella skins Dalmatians for her clothes, and the news spreads. This makes Cruella super deranged, and by the end, she... considers it. Maybe she'll warm up with leopard skins, after a lengthy trip to Africa.

[@cocomunga]

@@charleslee8313 exactly. Cruella doesn’t seem to even mind having that reputation. She ain’t skinning anything.

[@raymaikeru]

@Juleen Rojas Well that is true for the movie... but.. we don't know if she ever actually starts doing it. There is still a lot of time between Cruella and 101 Dalmatians. Between those two is probably where Cruella becomes the villain we know.

[@naurking5388]

Sadly there's no way Disney would allow to make a dark movie, which is weird cuz Disney is filled with evil characters.

[@RSK9903]

Frankly I think this movie was mainly exploring an alternate character interpretation of Cruella and they won’t go the dog skinning route. Like I get that coat made out of puppies is the crux of Cruella’s shtick but I really can’t see them going that route considering how gray they made Cruella. If they do decide to incorporate it, it would probably be a fake out like in this movie where the baroness thought she skinned her Dalmatians or Cruella almost going through it before stopping herself. Just my two cents 🤷🏻‍♀️

[@infjelphabasupporter8416]

I still can't get over how great this movie turned out to be. *It's more of a reimagining, though. I don't see her skinning puppies, not even in her future.* Sorta like Maleficent, they rewrote most of her character. They definitely set her up as a heroine, not a villain. (By the way, you got her name a little wrong. She's called Estella Miller, biologically Estella Hellman, but she later changes it to De Vil.)

[@koko_kittyrose2922]

I agree with everything you said in the video. Cruella stands out from the rest of the live action remakes. After watching the movie I was blown away by the costumes and Emma Stone’s performance as Cruella, this film immediately became my number 1 favorite Disney movie I have seen in a long time because of how unique the storyline is.

God, this movie... The 70's punk setting, the costumes, the acting, the direction... THE MOTH SCENE I'm obsessed with this movie. It was announced way back in 2016, even before Emma Stone's Oscar win, and it was worth the wait

[@JaeJunBrianLee]

Finally a review that says what I’ve been thinking about this film. Subscribed.

[@FilmSpeak]

Thanks so much!

[@aniqhakim1902]

This film is easily the best live action Disney movie

[@FilmSpeak]

Absolutely!

[@rainbowfashionista8818]

@@FilmSpeak I love Emma Stone as Cruella and she's my favorite version who plays the character.

[@acdatpb]

Best but disney still needs to see its flaws

[@melo5335]

AND Maleficent

[@jeffreylazarusbuggy4787]

Cinderella is my favorite. Kenneth Brannagh is just reasonably better at making a movie than this movie's director

[@kendrickawesomeness]

I honestly had such a good time with this movie it was a lot better than I thought it would be

[@FilmSpeak]

Same! Glad to see it resonating with so many.

[@lucasweber4180]

@@FilmSpeak hey I got a question would you like to see Zack Snyder's Sonic ?

[@halleyangel1706]

Also I think we got to acknowledge one thing. This is a darker version of The Devil Wears Prada we never knew we needed.

[@shadowseer07]

My god her costumes are AMAZING!!!!

[@FilmSpeak]

I’d be SHOCKED if it didn’t get nominated at the Oscars.

[@bloopandablast9257]

@@FilmSpeak Agreed

[@curtiscj3087]

The only good thing about the movie

[@sebastianmuch9373]

I dont see this Cruella end up in the same place as the original one at all. For me they are two fundamentaly different characters. One likable and relatable with actual real human realationships and the other just evil and disgusting for no real reason. Change my mind.

[@m.syauqiabdurahman2798]

I Loved Cruella Personally Dethrone Cinderella As The Best Disney Live Action Movie Yet

[@FilmSpeak]

Agreed!

[@jeffreylazarusbuggy4787]

I disagree

[@codyeasonBGR]

Can we call it not a live-action remake but call it a character expansion like asking an actor to be some one else in a film.

[@FilmSpeak]

Yeah it’s tricky finding the proper title for it since it is an original story

[@codyeasonBGR]

@@FilmSpeak that's what I felt but Disney in particular has a belief that the characters are real and as you said her idea played to her type unlike Maleficent when she played against type

[@mattbaxter5483]

@@FilmSpeak mine top 4 is Cinderella, The Jungle Book ( 2016), Cruella, Christopher Robin the rest of remakes are mixed and some of them awful

[@Dcuniverse60]

@@FilmSpeak its not good movie she is not even cruella de vill. She is way too sympathic i dont want to see that in cruella movie disney is going crazy stop turning your villians into sympathic heroes. Im so sick of it.

[@jacquelinewithac8668]

I know this film isn’t by any means perfect but I had an absolute blast watching it. The costumes, the acting, the music, it all just made me grin super wide. Loved it tbh

[@thegeek4145]

When I first heard about Maleficent, I loved the idea of an origin story for her, I would love to see her go from a regular fairy to the darkest of the dark, pure evil. Thus I was so dissapointed when I watched it, I want to preface this by saying Sleeping Beauty is my favourite Disney movie and arguably it was ahead of its time, so to see Maleficent (the film) tarnish that was so upsetting. They should have just done the origin story and the final scene should have been the "awkward situation" and keep Maleficent (the character) pure evil (also, Maleficent the film is arguably less feminist than the original Sleeping Beauty). To hear that Cruella is purely an origin story and doesn't shift Cruella (the character) into the saviour of the 101 Dalmatians and is actually a good film makes me so happy and I honestly can't wait to watch it

[@lovelybones8179]

It's interesting how polarizing people's opinions are of this movie. I've seen DRASTICALLY different reviews of this movie! I love the idea of the london punk fashion scene and I really enjoy Emma Stone as an actress, making me want to watch it. On the other hand, Disney making Dalmations kill her mother and the overdone "society bad" trope allows me to understand where the critics are coming from and I can definitely see why people are saying this is a feminist Joker. I suppose this is just one of those movies where you have to watch it yourself, disregard ANY reviews and try to watch without too much bias in either direction.

[@WhiteWave3]

Do you think that Estella’s red hair is represented in Cruella’s frequent use of red dresses? May Estella isn’t completely dead?

[@lonellfletcher]

Thank you!!!!! Someone finally said it; Maleficent flipped the script and not in a way that added pathos to what was there and softened Maleficent to the point of being a rather boring protagonist.

[@harryfleutv666]

I think when people say that Cruella is “too sympathetic” in this movie, what they don’t realise is that this is her origin, this is the start of her downwards spiral when she eventually becomes Cruella de vil, I hear that they’re making a sequel to this film, and I’m curious to see Cruella’s eventual transformation into the puppy killer that we all feared growing up, I wonder if she’ll ever be able to live up to Glenn Close’s performance as Cruella

[@muricatrains]

Emma Stone's performance of the titular character deserves an Oscar. She managed to capture the character brilliantly. Hope to see what they do with this movie in the future!

[@casual2037]

After the film, I actually loved Cruella (the character) even more, the movie gave her much more depth and story than before. Overall I just really enjoyed the movie.

[@Infamous1892]

What. The. Fuck?? She's a puppy murderer. She literally murders puppies.

[@casual2037]

@@Infamous1892 I get that, but I still loved it though, sue me!

[@brokenvibez3832]

@@Infamous1892 well she didn’t kill them therefore she’s just a crazy person rn I still root for her

[@archivez101]

@@Infamous1892 but she didn’t do that in the movie, sick of people trying to discredit the movie by saying that.

[@casual2037]

@@archivez101 IKR its really a good movie guys like I-

[@FilmSpeak]

You guys know how skeptical I've been of the Disney Live Action Remakes, Cruella is GENUINELY good. What did you all think? Comment below. If you want MORE videos like this check out this playlist here! ➡️kzbin.info/aero/PLKbDNu16yL9cvea4a-7B_gPy7Sh4htcuP

[@KevinoftheHorde]

Love the movie, good essay too--I think one crucial flaw with the “youthful revolt” take is that the 70s punk rebellion was about fighting an oppressive and overbearing authority. The rebellion never sought to become the oppressor, but cruella does. She doesn’t want to topple the system, she wants to LEAD the system, which is one glaring incongruity with the film and its aesthetic choices. It seems like cruella more or less co-ops the 70s pop punk aesthetic while never standing for what her aesthetic represents. Just a thought I wanted to share-good stuff!

[@DaalMakhani]

I think this is actually a very clever way to tell a story. I watched it and I was like "this movie is so much fun and is it gonna bring punk back?" which is awesome! The creators have vision and heart. If there's a sequel then I'm gonna be mad if they screw it up! Also Disney letting the main character getting drunk as a skunk (get it? Sorry) and just letting her go ham is just...idk...kind of wow.

[@m.syauqiabdurahman2798]

Maybe in the sequel It will be Cruella going mad and crazy . And she started to treat Horace And Jasper like they are nothing . Also the sequel might finally explained why she want to kill dalmatian . Also we might see Baroness back again try to take all of Cruella Fortune to her again .

[@discomfortfilms]

This and Cinderella are by far my favourite live-action Disney remakes (as you mention in the vid, Cruella isn't actually a remake, but still). Between the style and the performances I just had so much fun with it.

[@michaelbrent1536]

I would love to see other back stories of these Disney villains like Frollo,Judge Doom,Chernabog,Ursula And Evil Queen!

[@daniellasalamao3108]

To adapt Frollo Disney would have to go really dark. Like Joker Dark. I dotn think they would go there. Frollo to me is the most scary villain from all Disney movies. He's too real.

[@jerrymouse1117]

@@daniellasalamao3108 the original book actually does a really good job with his character. Unlike in the movie, he starts out as a good person who becomes more and more unhinged as the story goes on.

[@Rock-my2ko]

I dont think you can really do anything with Chernabog, at least while also making him relatable. A villain protag though? That could work

[@georgevelis4651]

I disagree about Cruella staying the same character. She was far from a puppy skinner even in the end of the film, she even kept the dalmatians. It's as much a reimagining as Maleficent

[@MovieMicah]

I LOVED this movie. Best movie of the year for me.

[@FilmSpeak]

Hell yeah! It's definitely in my Top 5 as of now

[@hookedonfandom]

I was really pleasantly surprised! I think it wasn’t helped by the advertising - I only saw a couple trailers and was like seriously? This is a thing we need now? Must every villain be redeemed? But then I go to see it and it’s fun and Emma Thompson is in it (didn’t realize until she showed up) and the fashion is great and estella/cruella are cartoony in the right ways. I also saw your ff9 video and agree with your thoughts there too. I dig your channel, I’m a subscriber now 😁

[@patricks7428]

Can't say I agree with calling Aladdin 2019 lifeless at all but otherwise great essay Griffin!

[@FilmSpeak]

That's fair and admittedly the statement was probably more of a generalization. I enjoy Aladdin (2019) enough, but I still struggle with Disney's adaptation process outside of maybe Pete's Dragon. Thanks for watching though!

[@maldon3659]

I think The Jungle Book remake and Pete's Dragon remake were also quite good especially compared to Lion King Remake

[@angel79nunn]

@@maldon3659 I agree

[@fiah993]

I've enjoyed every second of the movie, there was never a dull! Didn't even want to get a snack in between watching it. Thank you for the commentary! Although one video could not explain the genius of the plot, costume design, symbolism, British punk rock and 70's women empowerment movement in my opinion!

[@Ella-bg2ve]

The thing that differs Cruella and Maleficent from the other remakes is that I watched them many times. I can’t count how many times I watched both of them

[@tiffanypersaud3518]

Subbed. I finally watched the film. Enjoyed it thoroughly. At times, many films lose it at the climax for me, but everything came together in the second half.

[@scarletspider5850]

This is one of the cases where critiques hate it, but fans and anyone else love it, I thought the movie was spectacular

[@thyhoang3413]

I actually really like really really loved watching this movie. I watched Aladdin and beauty and the beast, heck I even watched the live-action mulan but it was all very mediocre. However cruella de vil was surprisingly enough really good movie. Of course there is cliches and how does that even work plot points like the dalmations but other than that there were tense moments and suspense at times. So ignore the pre mature judgey comments and actually go watch the movie cause trust its better than most of the live actions disney has produced.

[@MainelyMovies]

Great video, Griffin! I was so pleasantly surprised by this one. I thought it had looked pretty good based on the trailer, but I had no idea it was going to be as great as it was. It was so fun and stylish and I actually really appreciated the soundtrack here. I thought the gradual transition of genres matched with Estella’s transition into Cruella really well.

[@finandpol]

Great essay, Griff. While I definitely consider it one of the best in regard to Disney's live-action "remakes" (even though I don't really consider it a remake), I still think it has quite a few flaws. The film is pretty fun and has a lot of style, but the script had a few issues that kept me from loving it, and it felt very surface-level for a character study. It just never really went that deep. Still a fun time though.

[@FilmSpeak]

Thanks! Yeah I mean it’s def got it’s issues but this is the stuff I want to see from Disney when it comes to these kinds of projects.

[@ne3856]

An actual good live action Disney remake? Impossible!

[@FilmSpeak]

I didn't think it was possible!

[@MovieMicah]

Because it’s not a remake, it’s a reboot

[@maldon3659]

The Jungle Book (2016) and Pete's Dragon (2016) are both good

[@FilmSpeak]

@@maldon3659 My feelings on The Jungle Book have honestly gotten worse with age...I think it's a technical marvel...but lacks a lot. Pete's Dragon on the other hand I absolutely agree. Prior to Cruella it was definitely the gold standard for these films.

[@Lacie9]

Probably because it's not really a remake

[@Mostlikelee]

I loved cruellas new version. Shes way more badass. The old cruella was simply a villain and not much to it. The dalmatians animated movies in general was always lowkey bland. This movie had life. I hope they build on it.

[@choochoo3376]

FINALLY! I saw this on my home page and I was hyped! This movie is so good and I NEVER understood how you couldn’t like it, the visuals, the outfits everything! I have a jacket from this movie I wear all the time! It’s amazing

[@lokid6125]

I think I enjoyed the fashion pieces and the visuals the most out of this film. It wasn't bad, but personally I didn't find it great, just okay though that could be down to my personal taste. The third act was really lacking for me though, and after that massive exposition dump I began to lose interest and found less value in it.

[@alexlazzerly3677]

I can’t get over the fact that they turned Cruella Devill into a dog lover

[@edwardchen9619]

my theory is, 101 dalmations is a story created by Pongo, judging from the ending scene where Pongo is composing the Cruella de Vil song

[@alexlazzerly3677]

@@edwardchen9619 You mean Roger? Interesting theory, but I hate it. Sorry.

[@theonlygosha]

Just saw it today, and I give it a 7/10. Definitely worth my time

[@mattdriven19]

It's not likely a remake but it's tell us about the origin story we never know before.

[@spvcejames]

this film was a banger fr

[@FilmSpeak]

Such a fun and fascinating ride!

[@spvcejames]

@@FilmSpeak I very much love how synergetic all the components of the film are too eachother particularly to its history with fashion and film the overly theatrical exaggerance of the fashion plays particularly well with how campy the film itself is and how it portrays its comedic nature they didnt just say "its a disney movie, we need comedy" they baked that into the identity of the film and its other parts This film is whole heartedly a modern perspective on 70s London, its glorious

[@joeyjerry1586]

No way I’m paying $30 for this and theatres are closed here but when it’s free on Disney+, I’ll definitely check it out Edit: so theatres are finally opened and I got to see it and I really enjoyed it. Had flaws with some of the pacing and the way her mom died was kind of laughable and this isn’t my kind of movie when it came to the genre but the costumes, acting (especially Thompson and Stone), humor, directing, fashion battles, costumes were great. I also like how this was a revenge story and seeing Estella getting revenge on the Baronesse was really entertaining. 7/10. Good job Disney.

[@joshuareid4654]

I actually enjoyed Aladdin 2019 and the Lion King remake. Both made great decisions I think and were actually really good. I haven't seen the other live action remakes so I can't make a fair comparison.

[@cmellowdee]

EXCELLENT film and EXCELLENT review. Bravo!

[@explodingdynamite7319]

Finally, A Good Disney Remake! It”s Like A Dream!

[@Amber_xo_133]

The sound of the truck horn when Cruella honks at the jail is the same sound as her car horn in the animated feature. Horace compares dog owners looking like their dogs in the same way that Pongo does in 101 Dalmatians (1961). Emma Stone was not allowed to portray Cruella smoking as she had previously been since Disney had banned characters being shown smoking in its films since 2007. Despite being an English character, Cruella de Vil has never been played by an English actress. Every actress has been American with two exceptions. Victoria Smurfit who played De Vil in Once Upon a Time (2011) is Irish and Michelle Gomez who voiced De Vil on 101 Dalmatian Street (2018) is Scottish. Nicole Kidman, Charlize Theron, Emma Thompson, Julianne Moore, and Demi Moore were all in the running to play the role of Baroness von Hellman. Eventually, Thompson ended up taking the part of the Baroness. Like many subtle references in the movie to its original source material, young Cruella's blots on her permanent record resemble Dalmatian spots. The first film in the 101 Dalmatians series not to receive a G rating from the MPAA. The Baroness von Hellman played by Emma Thompson is a German title not a English title. Her character was inspired by the evil Baroness Galiana von Chatouiller from The Enchanted kingdom of Sir Thomas Tattletale (2017) The dog-loving Cruella DeVil is played by Emma Stone, who in the beginning of her acting career voiced a dog in The Suite Life of Zack & Cody: Crushed (2006). This is the third live action adaptation from the 101 Dalmatians franchise, and the first to be a prequel. Emma Stone is only 5 years younger than her character's adopted mother (Emily Beecham) and 30 years younger than her character's birth mother (Emma Thompson). When Cruella reads her birth certificate, it reveals her birthday is August 7th 1952. Estella last name appears on an offer letter from Liberty. It was addressed to Estella Miller. This film marks Emma Stone's second time using a British accent, after The Favourite (2018).

[@freakshow2203]

The movie was incredible! The style, the look and the writing is an amazing masterpiece that came to life.

[@khailart8858]

Personally I wouldn’t say Cruella is inspired by Joker. Joker wore its inspirations on its sleeve very hard. Basically Taxi Driver plus King of Comedy. Cruella is more like Devil Wears Prada on drugs with more style, better visuals, and music. Just more originality even with its inspirations.

[@JeanLucPicard85]

Cruella was such an unexpected surprise. Didn't expect to love a Disney movie.

[@Mirrorcomics24]

Definitely better than expected

[@FilmSpeak]

For sure!

[@Mirrorcomics24]

@@FilmSpeak if you haven’t already I’d love to hear your thoughts on the Mandalorian

[@michaelmyers1170]

This movie was a masterpiece

[@Crissy_tina]

Yes!!! Thank you! I'm like... I really like it! Thank you for your reasoning behind why it's so good, and again I agree. I just makes sense.

[@chris-um2sh]

why does this channel have such a low amount of subs? Consistently well thought out and written film content here...

[@thunderspikes4064]

1:48 I disagree. Cinderella remake and Maleficent are incredible

[@steveaustin2686]

0:24 Apparently, Catherine's last name was Miller, so she would have been Estella Miller for most of her life. When she finds out she is the daughter of the baron and baroness, then you see her real name is Estella von Hellman. She takes on the name Cruella and adds de Vil later in the movie. Personally, I would have liked them to keep the de Ville spelling, but that is a small complaint. Awesome movie that I have seen like 5 times in a month. LOVE the soundtrack and writing.

[@steveaustin2686]

Ok, the game is over, so I finished the video. I agree that Cruella succeeds as it takes elements from the 101 Dalmatians animated movie and makes it's own movie for her origin story. I hope Disney doesn't try to make Cruella 2 into a remake of 101 Dalmatians and instead just takes what they have from Cruella and makes something new for Cruella 2.

[@Vlogwithathought1278]

This film genuinely made me cry which I haven’t done with any of the recent Disney movie

[@PaintingwithEnrique]

I hate the haters of modern disney. Things evolve.

[@Kusanagikaiser999]

I like it....been someone how hates all disney live actions, this is defined along with Juggle Book, the best one....BUT have ton of flaws not as great as you said....1, Cruella actually didnt become the bad guy we wanted (she was FAR CLOSER than Maleficent at least she keep doing horrible things that fit her character) but the ending really pushed a bit into Maleficent territory, with her, not killing the dalmatians and actually sending the puppies to the 2 lead characters of the original? wait what?.....but over all, I will take this as an ALTERNATIVE ELSEWORLD story of a kinda damage but not fully evil Cruella, and the world, the performances and the cinematography here where top tier good work.....the last twist was kinda an overkill but overall....mixed but not bad, was surprisingly fun to watch.....not give me any hope to Disney keeping this formula, so this was lighting in a bottle for me.

[@deltarider5863]

I saw this with my little sister and we without a doubt think that this is the top Disney live action

[@onw5455]

This video has better editing than the movie

[@FilmSpeak]

😅

[@LittleMan27]

If the jungle book explained why humans can’t be in the jungle, why shere khan attacked mowgli’s father, & why bagheera gave mowgli to the wolves, it would’ve been as good as this. It showed mowgli’s backstory, had a perfect voice for kaa’s character (as it should be seductive), (and the little twists) shere khan’s threat at peace making the wolves argue over mowgli & their lives gave mowgli a good reason to leave, and since bagheera brought him in then he’d take him back.

[@Night-Mayor]

Disney should go forward with their live action villain origin series. They should do Madame Medusa from the Rescuers. But instead of making her sympathetic or a anti-hero. Her origin would be better if she were like the bad seed from the 1956 movie. A child of poverty that did terrible things for money. Only to become more vile as she grew. Culminating to the woman we find willing to endanger a child for wealth.

[@kitkat261]

Her portrayal of Cruella reminds me more of Michelle Pieffer Catwoman. The look of the movie actually reminded me of that movie too. As far as how the origin story is told, it reminds me more of the fairytale show OUAT. I don't think it's fair to describe it as a "female Joker movie". Tho I can't see this Cruella eventually wanting to kill the Dalmatians.

[@nielslarsen1693]

Did you wathc maleficent that completely remade the story

[@elizabeth7sj222]

I hope the sequel confirms that this Cruella is a reimagining. Cruella is probably the only Disney female villain I don’t want them to make truly evil. The original animated 101 Dalmatian doesn’t have enough fantasy (even though the dogs talk and work together to find the stolen puppies) like Maleficent, Ursula, and other Disney villains. I may be forgetting other villains (I’m not into Disney all that much but I grew up with it). I don’t mind this movie borrowing ideas from the original or setting up Easter eggs in reference to the original. Just please Disney don’t make this Cruella into a glorified puppy killer.

[@Sherneo_Blightshade]

I just watched Cruella for the first time recently and I’m so happy I’m not the only one who actually enjoyed it! THANK GOD!

[@tctyt]

This will win Best Costume at the Oscars next year, change my mind.

[@OhLaPeachy]

Respectfully I disagree with basically every single point you made. I'm not saying I didn't like the film or that its not a good film but I disagree that its a good Cruella film. I loved the video essay thought and had this been a film about original character I would agree with you that this is one of the best films Disney has put out. Cruella doesn't work as a Cruella film because she's no longer a villain. She has morals and seeks to redeem forgiveness and fights for what is right. None of this lines up with the source material, in fact it under cuts it. And if it doesn't support or at the very least lead into 101 then its the name sake rots the core. An orignal character would have suited this movie better and Cruella still needs a story. Or may perhaps not, not everyone dose.

[@OhLaPeachy]

(I'm adding this in another comment so you can delete it if it goes against your channel policy's, and I completely understand) I actually found you because I'm about to film my own video essay on this movie and I'll lay out all my points more there, I hope to get it up soon. But seriously you did an amazing job.

[@vanillaconk]

Great vid, though I would say sometimes the background music had a tendency to overshadow your commentary.

[@strictlystarlight]

I loved this film! Essay does reflect the character development. All the leads were so good !

[@TwistEmGaming]

It’s beautiful it tells the origins and it tells the beginning of 101 Dalmatians if Disney keeps this up it might go up with DC and MARVEL live action at least to me personally

[@forfunsandlols]

I know im late to this party but- In defense of maleficent, while she does technically turn into the hero of her story, they never change her from the dark, cynical and reserved character she always was. She never really acts like a hero, remaining mistrusting and often hateful of others aside from the one person she does care for, Aurora. What few scenes of good she does express are often in secret, as if unnatural to her. Just food for thought!

[@stickwashere5248]

this was a really good video essay my guy! hope to see you make more awesomene videos :]

[@Bonbonbon739]

He directed I Tonya too? These are like two of my favorite movies no wonder I love them both

[@starterpak3555]

Let's not forget that she literally wants to skin puppies in the original.

[@hamdialihassan1048]

I agree with how good Cruella was but I think people are very unfair with the Disney live action remakes. Sure Lion King & Mulan were absolute trash and BATB was miles, miles worse than the original and through the looking glass was hella unnecessary. But Cinderella, Aladdin, Dumbo, The Jungle Book, Maleficent 1&2 and Alice in Wonderland? LOVED them, idc what people say, they’re fantastic.

[@FilmSpeak]

Fair enough I mean I don’t mind Aladdin, it’s fun. Pete’s Dragon was the gold standard before Cruella, but the rest 🤷🏼‍♂️. I get people enjoy them, I’ve just always struggled

[@msk-qp6fn]

I think most of the live remakes are just ways for Disney to retain the copyright to their movied I think and since it's Disney they don't care if they're losing some money or getting some bad reviews for now. Of course stuff like Cinderella, Alice in Wonderland, Alladin, Sleeping Beauty, Snow White etc are based public domain tales so Disney can't really monopolize on that but not many people are mentally wake enough to give non-Disney fairytale movies and retellings a shot (and stueios are well aware of that) and it seems a good number of them are not educated enough to realize the majority of the classic Disney tales are friggin public domain.

[@ImpressionBlend]

OK, I'm not gonna lie, I had NO intentions of watching this movie, but your review actually made me interested? WHY are you doing this to me?!

[@FilmSpeak]

hahaha yesssss my plan is working 😈

[@cocomunga]

It’s a good movie. She is not a puppy killer. It’s alright to like this character.

[@casual2037]

PREACH CRUELLA IS PHENOMENAL

[@NitroSpidey]

Cruella and Christopher Robin show me that Disney can still make good live action films. Instead of doing remakes, they should make new stories inspired by these franchises. Cruella serves as a great prequel, whilst Robin served as a great almost sequel.

[@Night-Mayor]

I definitely agreed that Cruella was a brilliant film. I don't agreed they didn't change her to a hero like Maleficent did. I find it hard to reconcile this version of Creuella with the animated one. The way Animated Cruella treated her henchmen and the backstory they were the closest thing to family doesn't track. Nor does her one day attempt to kill 101 dalmatians puppies when she couldn't kill 3 grown dalmatians dogs that were responsible for her surrogate mother's death. I believe this is an alternate reality version of Cruella and ang future attempt to create a bridge to the events of the animated film with a sequel would be a disaster.

[@PurpleSpiderwebs]

Can you watch and talk about Kajillionaire, Bacarau, Minari and Under The Silver Lake?

[@FilmSpeak]

I actually have reviewing Under the Silver Lake on the channel! Not as refined as this but still.

[@phenix1947]

I like your take on Cruella but your take on Maleficent is... subjective. Maleficent doesn't become a hero, she becomes an antihero I think. I also love that even while doing heroic things she remains a bit of an asshole

[@iammrbadguy9706]

Ehm...don´t praise Joker alone.Joker was heavily inspired by Taxi driver.I don´t think that "copying" is bad, because the formular works.And here, it is well portrayed- Edit:Just looked at the soundtrack.It´s quite good.

[@AmericasDevilllee]

Finally someone with sense that likes Cruella and appreciates it

[@casual2037]

I cant believe I am not subbed yet, darling I-

[@GoldieGoldillo]

great review¬!

[@HarryThomasPictures]

This looks better than both Glenn Close 101 Dalmatians movies combined!

[@yousefkaldany2779]

I think Cruella is good, imo (Mostly because I’m a sucker for Emma Stone in anything. Seriously, she’s a great actress! 😁😁)

[@Alejandroigarabide]

Really good movie by itself. The only things I dislike come from my own preconceptions of what the character should be. Leaving that aside, it's pretty good.

[@512design4]

ihope they can smash out park with cruella 2 i like risk ( and it works) hoping crulla 2 can bring this bat man character out more

[@TheGanem10]

Honestly I felt that this was the best live action Disney film since the Verbinski Pirates films…probably even better than the second and third one too