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'Cruella' Review

'Cruella' Review

Sympathy for a Puppy Killer

Max Covill
May 26, 2021
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Emma Stone as Cruella de Vil (Cruella, Disney)

Disney has been in the live-action remake business for awhile now and one wrinkle they’ve added is redemption arcs for some of their most famous villains. What started with Maleficent in 2018, continues with a new tale featuring the puppy killer, Cruella de Vil. Why is Disney trying to make us sympathize wit…

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