About 101 Dalmatians II: Patch's London Adventure

Vibrant and appealing, "101 Dalmatians II: Patch's London Adventure" is a Disney direct-to-video animated adventure film released in 2003. The film tells the story of Patch, one of the 101 Dalmatians, who feels unnoticed among his large canine family's hustle and bustle and yearns to stand out. Patch's opportunity to strike out on his own comes when he's left behind as his family moves to the countryside, causing him to embark on an adventure that involves a chance encounter with his TV idol, Thunderbolt, and a suspenseful battle against the villainous Cruella De Vil.

Making / Production

The film was produced by Disney Television Animation in Seoul, South Korea, and took nearly four years to make, from initial conception to its final release. The filmmakers labored attentively to keep the spirit of the original 1961 Disney classic alive, yet bring a fresh and contemporary appeal to the sequel's animation and storyline.

Actors

• Barry Bostwick as the voice of Thunderbolt. His larger-than-life voice portrayal gives the superhero dog character a fun, charismatic, and dynamic quality.
• Jason Alexander voices Lightning. His character is Thunderbolt's overly enthusiastic and slightly conniving sidekick, which Alexander plays with great comic flair.
• Susanne Blakeslee gives the sinister character of Cruella De Vil life with her excellently drama-filled performance.
• Bobby Lockwood is the voice behind the central character, Patch. Lockwood succeeds in making Patch a relatable and charming character.

Trivia / Interesting Facts

• The film was initially titled, "101 Dalmatians II: Thunderbolt Adventure Hour".
• This sequel was released 42 years after the original "101 Dalmatians" movie (1961).
• The audience, for the first time, gets a look at Patch's distinct ear marking which wasn't as visible in the original film.
• Despite being a sequel, the film references many moments from the original, including the iconic Pongo and Perdita's twilight barking scene.

Quotes

• Patch: "I'm not one of a hundred and one. I'm... I'm one of a kind."
• Thunderbolt: "You're not just an actor. You're an action-adventure star!"
• Cruella De Vil: "I simply adore the sound of puppies in peril."

Music, Soundtrack

• The film features a memorable score by Richard Gibbs, including the catchy theme song, "Try Again".
• The heartwarming song, "Patch's London Adventure", complements the film's setting and storyline perfectly.
• The film's outros song, "Dalmatian Plantation", is a delightful throwback to the original.