101 Dalmatians (1996)

AdventureComedyCrime

Political:

Center

Diversity:

Low

LGBTQ+:

N/A

FemPower:

Religious:

N/A

Director:Stephen Herek

Runtime:103 min

Starring:Glenn Close, Jeff Daniels, Joely Richardson

Plot:

After a wild chase in the bustling streets of London, struggling computer game author Roger (Jeff Daniels) and his male Dalmatian, Pongo - by a welcome twist of fate - are dragged into St. James Park and meet with charming fashion designer Anita (Joely Richardson) and her female Dalmatian, Perdita. Soon, one thing will lead to another, and before they know it, Roger and Anita will get married and the adorable Perdita, pregnant. However, their short-lived joy is disrupted when Anita's glamorous but horrible boss, Cruella DeVil (Glenn Close), dognaps the innocent puppies with the intention of making a luxurious coat with the dogs' fabulously spotted fur. Eventually, along with Perdita's fifteen puppies, Cruella will manage to bring the total to the staggering number of ninety-nine Dalmatians; nevertheless, are the cute little puppies as helpless as they look?

Analysis Details

Political

Center

The film maintains a neutral stance, focusing on entertainment and moral lessons about kindness and bravery without delving into political commentary, making it comparable to centrist media outlets.

Diversity & Inclusion

Low

The movie reflects a traditional casting approach with a predominantly white cast and does not critique traditional identities, resulting in a score that indicates no significant DEI presence.

LGBTQ+ Portrayal

N/A

LGBTQ+ characters or themes are not present in the movie.

FemPower Rating

While there is a main female character, she does not engage in combat or display fighting skills, which is essential for the rating of a badass female fighter.

Religious Portrayal

N/A

The film does not explicitly mention or portray any religions, focusing instead on the story of the Dalmatians and their human companions. As such, there are no religious biases or portrayals to analyze.