One Hundred and One — and a Few Warm Memories More "101 Dalmatians" is one of those animated films that draws you in not just through its story, but through its atmosphere. I watched it as a child, and back then it felt somehow especially cozy. I rewatched it recently — and it still works. Old as it is (released all the way back in 1961), it feels alive and genuine. The animation style is certainly not modern, and that, in my view, is part of its charm. You can feel the artist's hand in it — everything is slightly angular, not as smooth as we're used to today, but full of soul. The characters have personality, their expressions feel real, and the surrounding world — London in particular — is drawn with such warmth that you don't want to look away. The plot is seemingly simple: dogs are in trouble and need to be rescued. But beneath that simplicity lies something real. Love, family, solidarity, the willingness to risk yourself for others — and none of it is heavy-handed or dressed up in grand speeches. Just a story that speaks for itself. Entertaining for children, thought-provoking for adults. And the humor is good too, which is always a bonus. There's also more to it than just dogs. At its heart, it's really about kindness — about why it matters not to be indifferent, about how important it is to look out for those who are vulnerable. The film doesn't lecture you, but you find yourself thinking about these things afterward. It lands. Especially now, when so many people seem to forget the simple things. The voice actors all do their jobs well, and the cast is a fine one: Rod Taylor, J. Pat O'Malley, Martha Wentworth. But the standout is of course Betty Lou Gerson, who lent her wonderfully charismatic voice to Cruella De Vil. It's a good film. It belongs to another era, yet it hasn't aged. Just a kind story, made with love — bright, funny in places, and unfailingly touching. One you find yourself wanting to return to. 7 out of 10