101 Dalmations - Animated

For some reason, my 4-yr old is fascinated with this Disney movie. We just bought the newest DVD reincarnation (as per the image), so the animation is really bright and less 60s/70s-looking than I remembered.
Plot: Being Disney, something bad has to happen to the children and/or parents. In this case, the dalmatian puppies are stolen away from their parents and are in direous peril. Of course, their human counterparts are helpless. It's up to the older canines to use the Twilight Bark and rescue the puppies. They are aided by a cat and a horse as well. The villain is the nasty human, Cruella de Vil. She wants the puppies for their skins - for a new fur coat (she said she "worships furs"). To see her in action, click on the title link in this blog - it will open in youtube.
I'm not sure if it's just me, but the two baddies remind me a lot of the two crazy burglers in "Home Alone." Cruella's henchmen/baddies, Horace and Jasper, bungle the job assigned to them. The dogs (along with a large number of store-bought dalmatians) finally find freedom. It's a warm fuzzy story that most kids like. Happy ending and sing along music. I especially liked the scenes in which the dogs are watching TV - to me those are the best parts.
Now, Cruella is not only scary to small children, she talks about killing puppies and in one scene makes a reference to hell. She's a chain smoker and the baddies drink alcohol. So, thought I'd put that out there... Possible teaching opportunities.
As I stated, my 4-yr old loves this movie. I think it is appropriate for most kids. You may want to be sensitive if children have been adopted (or taken from their parents).
Additionally, if you get the new DVD, Selena Gomez from The Wizards of Waverly Place has a cute little video that preteens will love.