By far the best aspect of the movie is the expansion of Thunderbolt's role here as a secondary lead (Patch is THE main character; his parents. Pongo & Perdita, are almost intangible), and also the creation of the Lil' Lightnin' character, a real delight (who CARES if he's a secondary villain!).
But the first "101 Dalmations" was a CLASSIC--a classic not to be tampered with; a classic to be regarded as hallowed. It had several delightful songs, to boot. This official animated sequel is nice enough entertainment, with well-wrought storylines and beguiling enough characters--it's refreshing that Thunderbolt's not the bright, flawless hero Patch once thought of him as, which helps give the story its dramatic meat.
But a word to the Disney employees of the past three decades: PLEASE stop cannibalizing your own heritage!
But the first "101 Dalmations" was a CLASSIC--a classic not to be tampered with; a classic to be regarded as hallowed. It had several delightful songs, to boot. This official animated sequel is nice enough entertainment, with well-wrought storylines and beguiling enough characters--it's refreshing that Thunderbolt's not the bright, flawless hero Patch once thought of him as, which helps give the story its dramatic meat.
But a word to the Disney employees of the past three decades: PLEASE stop cannibalizing your own heritage!