Unlike many sequels of its era, the animation is fluid and captures the "sketchy" line-art style of the 1961 original. The soundtrack also gets a boost with a catchy, surf-rock influenced score and new versions of "Cruella de Vil" that keep the London atmosphere feeling fresh.
It’s a breezy, 70-minute adventure that trades the high-stakes survival of the first film for a character-driven story about fame and family. It’s a "paws-itive" reminder that even if you're just one in a hundred, you still have a story worth telling. 101 Dalmatians II: Patchs London Adventure - a...
The heart of the film is Patch’s "identity crisis." Feeling overlooked by Pongo and Perdita, he stays behind during the family’s move to "Dalmatian Plantation." His journey isn't just about escaping Cruella; it’s about a kid (or pup) trying to find his own voice and realize he doesn't need to be a "one-of-a-kind" superhero to be a hero. 2. Thunderbolt and the "TV Magic" Unlike many sequels of its era, the animation