6. 101 Dalmatians (1996)
This is one of the few Disney live-action remakes from the 1990s. Glenn Close as Cruella De Vil is deliciously diabolical in her over-the-top performance, clashing with Jeff Daniels and Joely Richardson as the sweet couple who (very quickly!) fall in love. While we can admire the wrangling of so many Dalmatian puppies—who are known for being a stubborn breed—the story feels as scattered as the dogs’ spots. Written by John Hughes of Home Alone and National Lampoon’s Vacation fame, 101 Dalmatians jumps around from lighthearted romantic comedy to slapstick mishaps with Cruella’s henchmen.
