Cruella

About Cruella

"Cruella" is a 2021 American crime-comedy-drama film directed by Craig Gillespie, which serves as a prequel to "101 Dalmatians." The film unfolds the life story and transformation of an orphaned girl named Estella, who rebels against society's norms and becomes the iconic villain Cruella. The plot unfolds ingeniously with fascinating twists and thrilling fashion wars that underline Cruella's fascinatingly dark persona.

Making / Production

The film directed by Craig Gillespie is distributed by Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures. The screenplay was developed by Dana Fox and Tony McNamara. The amazing set design and costumes added a significant flair to the film that echoed the era's style and Cruella's eccentricity. The film successfully combines the darkness of character-driven narratives with the cheerfulness of Disney's narrative style.

Actors

• Emma Stone as Cruella (Estella): Emma Stone brings to life the titular character with a mix of wicked charm and flamboyant fashion sense.
• Emma Thompson as Baroness Von Hellman: Emma Thompson gives a firm performance as the terrifyingly haughty and chic Baroness.
• Joel Fry as Jasper: He brings a natural touch to his role, portraying a unique bond with Cruella from their days as thieves.
• Paul Walter Hauser as Horace: Making the audiences laugh with his hilarious portrayals and one-liners, Horace was a delight of the film.

Trivia / Interesting Facts

• The role of Cruella was offered to Emma Stone without an audition, marking the first time the actress accepted a role without auditioning first.
• The film includes references to the 1961 animated movie "One Hundred and One Dalmatians" such as the theft of the Dalmatian puppies.
• It's the second live-action adaptation in the 101 Dalmatians franchise, following the 1996 film which starred Glenn Close.

Quotes

• "I'm not sweet Estella, try as I might. I never was. I'm Cruella." - Emma Stone as Cruella
• "She has made it me or her. And I choose me." - Emma Stone as Cruella

Music, Soundtrack

• "Bloody Well Right" by Supertramp
• "Whisper Whisper" by Bee Gees
• "Five To One" by The Doors
• Original Score composed by Nicholas Britell