Synopsis
In 1970s London amidst the punk rock revolution, a young grifter named Estella is determined to make a name for herself with her designs. She befriends a pair of young thieves who appreciate her appetite for mischief, and together they are able to build a life for themselves on the London streets. One day, Estella’s flair for fashion catches the eye of the Baroness von Hellman, a fashion legend who is devastatingly chic and terrifyingly haute. But their relationship sets in motion a course of events and revelations that will cause Estella to embrace her wicked side and become the raucous, fashionable and revenge-bent Cruella.
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Emma Stone
Estella / Cruella
Emma Thompson
The Baroness
Paul Bazely
Police Commissioner
Mark Strong
John the Valet
Joel Fry
Jasper
Kayvan Novak
Roger
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Loved it.. funny.. great soundtrack and costumes.
NoaRamMat
Cruella, directed by Craig Gillespie, is a reimagining of the iconic villain from 101 Dalmatians. The film offers a fresh, stylized take on the origin of Cruella de Vil, played by Emma Stone, exploring her transformation from an aspiring fashion designer into the ruthless figure we all know.
Highlights:
Standout Performances: Emma Stone delivers a vibrant, multifaceted performance as Cruella, capturing both the charisma and emotional complexity of the character. Her performance is a major strength of the film, providing depth to a figure who has traditionally been more of a caricature.
Visual Style and Costume Design: Cruella is distinguished by its stunning production design and costumes. The film dives into the world of 1970s fashion with a bold and unique aesthetic, highlighting creativity and a sense of spectacle. The outfits and overall visual style are a feast for the eyes and contribute to the overall atmosphere.
Energetic soundtrack: The film features a soundtrack that mixes classic 70s rock and punk songs, which fit perfectly with the rebellious and energetic tone of the film. The music not only sets the mood, but also highlights key scenes very effectively.
Cons:
Uneven script: Although the film attempts to delve deeper into Cruella's psychology, the script can feel somewhat uneven. The plot sometimes focuses more on style and aesthetics than solid narrative development, which can make some story twists feel forced or predictable.
Inconsistent pacing: The film can experiment with changes in pace, alternating between moments of great intensity and others that feel slower. This can affect the flow of the story and make the development of some characters and subplots feel uneven.
Limited depth in the development of secondary characters: Although Cruella is the center of the story, some secondary characters are not as well developed, and their motivations or relationships with her sometimes seem superficial. This limits the complexity of the dynamics and reduces the impact of certain interactions.
Final Score:
Cruella is a visually striking and energetic film, with a standout performance from Emma Stone. While its style and design are impressive, the uneven script and inconsistent pacing affect the narrative. Still, it offers a fresh perspective on an iconic character and is entertaining in its execution.
Score: 7/10
investorcaleb
the whole drama behind it and moral lesson of greed, pride and power gives the movie a sweet ring
calllkyky
Fashion. Comedy. Great cast.
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Great family movie not for kids
user193756
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Ka
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Iskenderov
Brancisco
samypescador2012
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Loved it.. funny.. great soundtrack and costumes.
NoaRamMat
Cruella, directed by Craig Gillespie, is a reimagining of the iconic villain from 101 Dalmatians. The film offers a fresh, stylized take on the origin of Cruella de Vil, played by Emma Stone, exploring her transformation from an aspiring fashion designer into the ruthless figure we all know.
Highlights:
Standout Performances: Emma Stone delivers a vibrant, multifaceted performance as Cruella, capturing both the charisma and emotional complexity of the character. Her performance is a major strength of the film, providing depth to a figure who has traditionally been more of a caricature.
Visual Style and Costume Design: Cruella is distinguished by its stunning production design and costumes. The film dives into the world of 1970s fashion with a bold and unique aesthetic, highlighting creativity and a sense of spectacle. The outfits and overall visual style are a feast for the eyes and contribute to the overall atmosphere.
Energetic soundtrack: The film features a soundtrack that mixes classic 70s rock and punk songs, which fit perfectly with the rebellious and energetic tone of the film. The music not only sets the mood, but also highlights key scenes very effectively.
Cons:
Uneven script: Although the film attempts to delve deeper into Cruella's psychology, the script can feel somewhat uneven. The plot sometimes focuses more on style and aesthetics than solid narrative development, which can make some story twists feel forced or predictable.
Inconsistent pacing: The film can experiment with changes in pace, alternating between moments of great intensity and others that feel slower. This can affect the flow of the story and make the development of some characters and subplots feel uneven.
Limited depth in the development of secondary characters: Although Cruella is the center of the story, some secondary characters are not as well developed, and their motivations or relationships with her sometimes seem superficial. This limits the complexity of the dynamics and reduces the impact of certain interactions.
Final Score:
Cruella is a visually striking and energetic film, with a standout performance from Emma Stone. While its style and design are impressive, the uneven script and inconsistent pacing affect the narrative. Still, it offers a fresh perspective on an iconic character and is entertaining in its execution.
Score: 7/10
investorcaleb
the whole drama behind it and moral lesson of greed, pride and power gives the movie a sweet ring
calllkyky
Fashion. Comedy. Great cast.
luciia.bor
A movie to get you started on fashion
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5/5
idk.123
Entertainment
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very good, the fashion in this movie is real fashion, not old or current fashion, the really fashion, the characters were very well written
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Kind of long
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Gut 👍🏻
Nikole
I even cried a lot at the end
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If your in the evil spirit this is for you
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pretty
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Wonderful
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It‘s Okay 🧡
Maria.Cascaes
Wow, how much I loved this film isn't written!! The fact that they transformed Cruella filled my eyes. In addition to unbelievable scenes and MY GOD songs.
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Great films, we discover a new face of Cruella and I love it
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I liked
Daniela
I love this movie so much it’s kinda like a crime movie and an investigation movie but it only has like a hint of crime and investigation but it’s also in like different categories but I forgot what the were
Overall I rlly enjoyed this movie and I might watch it again.
becka.westborg
LOVE LOVE LOVE! There's just something about this movie, seriously villian mode, and all the outfits are so amazing, shit well made, split personality, the plot and the ending. Recommended!
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Great family movie not for kids
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great app
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