‘Cruella’: How to watch the origins crime film based on the villain from ’101 Dalmatians’

Cruella De Vil is back in live action. Though, this time she is not played by the iconic Glenn Close. Instead, Emma Stone plays a younger version of the iconic villainous character in the origins crime movie “Cruella.” Here’s how you can catch the latest iteration of one of Disney’s greatest villains.

But first…background:

Cruella De Vil first appeared in the novel “The Hundred and One Dalmatians” in 1955. She’s a wealthy woman obsessed with fur and after encountering Dalmatians, expresses her desire to skin the dogs for a coat.

In 1961, Disney released an aminated film titled “One Hundred and One Dalmatians.” According to the IMDb, the film’s synopsis: “When a litter of Dalmatian puppies is abducted by the minions of Cruella de Vil, the parents must find them before she uses them for a diabolical fashion statement.”

The animated version holds a fresh rating of 98% and an audience score of 76% on Rotten Tomatoes (at the time of publication).

Fast forward to the ‘90s and Close takes on the live-action version of the already iconic character in “101 Dalmatians.” The Academy Award-nominated actress breathed new life not only into the Cruella but the Dalmatians franchise.

According to IMDb, the film’s synopsis: “An evil high-fashion designer plots to steal Dalmatian puppies in order to make an extravagant fur coat, but instead creates an extravagant mess.”

Though, the film wasn’t well received. The live-action film holds a rotten rating of 41% and an audience score of 40% on Rotten Tomatoes (at the time of publication). Nevertheless, “102 Dalmatians” was released in 2000 with an even lower rating.

The new film’s premise:

According to Rotten Tomatoes:

Academy Award (R) winner Emma Stone (“La La Land”) stars in Disney’s “Cruella,” an all-new live-action feature film about the rebellious early days of one of cinemas most notorious – and notoriously fashionable – villains, the legendary Cruella de Vil. “Cruella,” which is set in 1970s London amidst the punk rock revolution, follows a young grifter named Estella, a clever and creative girl 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, played by two-time Oscar (R) winner Emma Thompson (“Howards End,” “Sense & Sensibility”). 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.

Are you excited now? Good. Here’s how you can watch “Cruella”:

Yes, “Cruella” is on Disney Plus. However, fans not only have to have a Disney Plus subscription ($6.99 monthly), but you’ll also have to pay for premier access to “Cruella,” which is an additional $29.99.

Now with movie theaters re-opening, also check your local listings to go see Disney’s latest blockbuster on the silver screen.

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