Well, I love this version as much as the animated version. Cruella is deffinitely more scary in this live action version so really young children beware. But the good guys win in the end in the charming live action version. Oh, and the dogs are absolutely adorable!
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101 Dalmatians (Live Action)
(2000, Rated G, Family and kids, Starring Jeff Daniels, Glenn Close, Hugh Laurie, Joan Plowright, Joely Richardson, Williams Mark, Mark Williams)
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Not age appropriate for kids under 3, age appropriate for kids over 5; suggested age 5. -
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Common Sense says
All-ages spotted canine caper updates classic.
Why We Rated This 
for Ages 5 and Up
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About 101 Dalmatians (Live Action)
Parents need to know that this movie contains mild, slap-sticky humor as well as a theme of skinning animals for their fur.
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Families Can Talk About
- Families can discuss villains and heroes. What makes Cruella De Vil a spectacular villain (or, very mean lady)? Why doesn't Anita see right away that she's up to no good? Why do Pongo and Perdita make such great heroes? How are they helped by other animals to find the lost puppies? Who are your favorite storybook good guys and bad guys?
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- I rate this title on for age 6 and give itMy concerns are:
- Excessive violence
Loved It!
- I rate this title on for age 8 and give it
Awsome!
One of my fav movies! Full of action and humor. AND ADORABLE WITTLE PUPPIE DOGGIES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
- I rate this title on for age 6 and give itMy concerns are:
- Excessive consumerism
- I rate this title iffy for age 5 and give it
Classic, but dramatic
I am letting my four year old watch this and I haven't actually ever seen it. It was getting too intense for him after the dogs had the puppies and Cruella came barging in yelling making the lightning and thunder crack. He tells me "don't worry, mama, I'm not scared of anything..." but as he watches the Cruella parts, he's hiding. I am just fast forwarding through those.
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