One-Hundred-And-One Dalmatians

Weirdly, I was never a massive fanatic of '101 Dalmatians' when I was younger, despite the film being stereotyped for a younger audience. I wasn't even that bothered about purchasing the DVD, but I couldn't resist upon seeing the Platinum Edition. I got the disc on Monday. It is now Friday. I have seen this film once every day for five days. I don't think that's happened to me with any other film. That's how good this film is.

From the minute Pongo starts narrating, you know it's something special. It begins with such a distinct sense of character, wit and some slight humour, and this is carried on through the first few sections. You see up from the introductions to Pongo and Roger until when Pongo, Roger, Perdita and Anita are going for a walk when the puppies are asleep, the film follows such a happy, carefree motion, rather reminiscent of the likes of 'The Many Adventures Of Winnie The Pooh' and 'My Neighbour Totoro'.

Then this changes to a more sinister motion, but no matter how much you were enjoying the previous motion, you won't mind, because this adds yet more wit and humour to the film, as well as sets an awesome plot for Pongo and Perdita to follow. It introduces action and adventure to the film, and is totally beneficial. This adventure allows us to meet a variety of truly unforgettable characters. I am incredibly overjoyed with the epic Sergeant Tibbs, and the Colonel is pretty cool too.

The antagonists are also awesome. At first you'll think Cruella DeVil is just a side villain, a minor setback, like Kaa from 'The Jungle Book' and Boba Fett from 'Star Wars'. However, certain scenes prove her to be a really epic villain. She is portrayed with such an evil obsession that you can't help but leap back when the camera zooms in on her freaky, unreal eyes. And these scenes are just small examples of the brilliance of others. Every scene here - particularly the ones with Sergeant Tibbs and the Colonel in them - are totally amazing to watch, and evidently, to hear, as well.

Although the soundtrack isn't something you'd want to listen to without an on-screen divertion, it certainly compliments the film extremely well. While some things like 'Cruella DeVil' are awesome songs, you'll likely be more impressed by how well the audio fits in with the on-screen action. There is such distinct attention to detail that you can't help but ponder how much effort has gone into this film.

'101 Dalmatians' treats its viewers in every single aspect, and is something you will be able to watch over and over and over again. Films don't come much better, and with the limited edition (and they really mean limited edition) Platinum Edition just become available, it is something which should be purchased without hesitation.

Five Out Of Five.