101 Dalmatians II: Patch's London Adventure 2003 DVD
Overview
101 Dalmatians II: Patch's London Adventure is a 2003 American animated comedy-adventure film directed by Jim Kammerud and Brian Smith. The film is a sequel to the 1996 live-action film 101 Dalmatians, and it is a spin-off of the original 101 Dalmatians franchise.
Plot
The film follows Patch, one of the Dalmatian puppies from the first film, who feels like he doesn't fit in with the rest of the family. He discovers a London-based television talent show called "Thunderbolt's Talent Show" and decides to enter the competition to prove himself.
Patch travels to London, where he meets a new friend, a street dog named Lars, and together they get into various adventures and misadventures. Meanwhile, the villainous Crudelia de Vil, who was the main antagonist of the first film, returns and plots to steal the Dalmatian puppies.
Characters
Patch
Patch is the main protagonist of the film, a young Dalmatian puppy who feels like he doesn't fit in with the rest of the family. He is voiced by Martin Short.
Lars
Lars is a street dog who becomes Patch's friend and ally in London. He is voiced by Martin Short.
Cruella de Vil
Cruella de Vil is the main antagonist of the film, who returns to cause trouble for the Dalmatians. She is voiced by Susanne Blakeslee.
DVD Release
The film was released on DVD in 2003, featuring a widescreen presentation and Dolby Digital 5.1 surround sound. The DVD includes several bonus features, including a music video, a behind-the-scenes featurette, and a DVD game.
Reception
101 Dalmatians II: Patch's London Adventure received mixed reviews from critics, with some praising the film's animation and humor, while others found it to be a lackluster sequel.
Conclusion
101 Dalmatians II: Patch's London Adventure is a fun and adventurous film that is sure to delight children and fans of the original franchise. While it may not live up to the standards of the original film, it is still a enjoyable sequel that is worth watching.
