Pamela Ross Gilbertson

Here is the opinion of a Baby Boomer on this new Cruella movie. I have enjoyed watching movies at the theater, television and Drive Inn since I was a little girl way back in the 50s. One reason I have always loved "Walt Disney" movies was that they usually were what used to be called "Feel Good" movies". We would leave the theater after the movie was over and we felt good, felt happy. We mulled over the beautiful, super-creative scenes, fun songs, unique characters, jokes, silly, funny scenes, entertaining story. Sure there were bad, sad or evil characters in these old Disney movies but their bad deeds were not gone into detail with or dwelled on, violence was extremely minimal if it even occurred at all.  Good always won out over evil.. bad people got their just deserts. There were moral lessons taught throughout the movies, we were taught it was Ok to be different & to be accepting of diversity, taught positive ways to interact with others, the power of kindness, caring  & most importantly taught the importance  of true Friendship, Loyalty and Love.. a bit naive but biased towards kindness, love & Not violence or hate.   Now as to my opinion of the new movie "Cruella". I love Emma Stone & Emma Thompson as Actors, much of the old 60s/70s Rock music was good as were the costumes, the movie was fairly entertaining. There was some creativity but could I get excited about taking my grandchildren or one of the children in my family to see Cruella?? What part would I be excited to share with them or for them to experience, see or hear from this movie??  Was it a "feel good movie" No, it was dark. No good morale lessons No kindness & good life lessons, lots of comedy? The answer to all above for me would have to be a big No. It was an Ok movie and I agree with Roger Ebert's online Movie Review which appeared to sum up Cruella as Entertaining but Fair.  Peace, love to all.. PS-Also this movie was Loud. My husband & I have been leaving the theater early because the Booming Volume is so annoying, grating, especially during action scenes. Most action scenes are way too over the top, they jolt you almost out of your seat, there aren't just explosions anymore or small mishaps, there are mainly gigantic Mega Explosions or huge accidents that shoot out fire & smoke, debris larger than the size of the Empire State building all over the screen. These humongous special effects seem to over take any incidents that may be occurring, ruining, spoiling the continuity of the story line.

One of the Best Movies we've seen in a long time, deserves many Awards!! If you like Rock n Roll & Queen music you will probably Love it. Full of Beautiful Music, Positivity, the meaning of true Friendship, Love & Creativity with a bit of humor thrown in with good measure.. All the Actors of the group, Mary were Fantastic, Rami Mlek & Ben Hardy especially shone throughout, with their bright, lovable, characterizations, also wonderfully written.. My husband & I have already watched this movie over & over...

Really good Action movie- It had Good Visual Special Effects, good story line, Love Scarlett J. the caring, empathy, the humor. Some of the SUPER LOUD ANNOYING SOUND EFFECTS and SUPER LOUD BLARING MUSIC was Awful though!!! it was so Loud at many Surprise Events or Struggles, it made you Lose the Experience of what was going on in the movie scene or Miss what the characters were Saying to Each Other because of the SCREECHING NOISE. My husband & I have left the theater several times Early over the past few years during other movies that were SO ANNOYINGLY Loud it Totally Ruined the whole Movie Experience. We discussed leaving the theater early during this movie but gritted our teeth and stayed.. Why are they doing this over the top Sound Effects????? Sadly I felt forced to give this movie a lower Review because the NOISE was so Annoying. Otherwise Awesome Movie!! :(

This looked like a really good movie- It had Good Visual Special Effects, Good Scenery, Love Emily, the Rock, Paul G. the humor. Not sure how good the Dialogue was, my husband and I missed so much of it because of the SUPER LOUD ANNOYING SOUND EFFECTS and SUPER LOUD BLARING MUSIC.. TERRIBLE!!! it was like having FOG HORNS go off at every turn, every Surprise Event or Struggle, making you jump out of your seat and totally Lose the Experience of what was going on in the movie scene or Miss what the characters were Saying to Each Other because of the SCREECHING NOISE. We almost Left the theater because the Loud NOISE was so Annoying, it was especially Grating on our Nerves towards the end We have left the theater Early over the past few years because of other movies that were also SO ANNOYINGLY Loud it totally Ruined the whole Movie. Why are they doing this????? Sadly I felt forced to gave this movie a Low Review because the NOISE throughout pretty much took it over and Spoiled the entire story :(

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Cute, sweet, Very Entertaining movie, one of my favorites !!

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