7.2
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
Cruella (2021)
Cruella (2021)
Overview
In 1970s London amidst the punk rock revolution, a young grifter named Estella is 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. 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.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Rating & Dimensions
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Progressive
Political: Leans Left
Diversity: High
LGBTQ: Positive
Race Swap: Yes
Viewer Rating
7.2
Overview
In 1970s London amidst the punk rock revolution, a young grifter named Estella is 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. 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.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Progressive
Primary
The film's central narrative champions a punk-rock rebellion against an oppressive, exploitative elite, celebrating the disruptive power of the underdog and the embrace of a non-conformist identity.
The film incorporates significant DEI through the explicit race-swapping of a traditionally white character with a minority actor. However, its narrative does not explicitly critique or negatively frame traditional identities, focusing instead on individual character conflicts and ambitions.
Secondary
The film features Artie, a gender-nonconforming character, whose flamboyant style and kind nature are depicted with dignity and agency. Artie serves as a loyal ally to Cruella, and their unique identity is celebrated within the narrative without being a source of mockery or conflict, contributing to a net positive portrayal of queer-coded representation.
Jasper, a character consistently depicted as white in the original "101 Dalmatians" source material and prior adaptations, is portrayed by a Black actor in "Cruella" (2021).
The film 'Cruella' does not contain identifiable transsexual characters or themes. While it features a gender-nonconforming character, Artie, the narrative does not delve into specific transsexual identity or experiences, focusing instead on their unique style and personality within the story.
The film focuses on strategic and psychological conflict between its female leads, Cruella and the Baroness. Neither character engages in direct physical combat where they defeat one or more male opponents using skill, strength, or martial arts.
The film "Cruella" introduces new characters and reimagines existing ones from the "101 Dalmatians" canon. All characters with established genders from the source material, such as Cruella, Jasper, Horace, Roger, and Anita, maintain their original genders in this adaptation. No character's gender was changed from their prior canonical portrayal.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
User Ratings
7.3
8.0
Critic Ratings
7.5
5.9
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