Doctor Dolittle
A successful physician and devoted family man, John Dolittle seems to have the world by the tail, until a long suppressed talent he possessed as a child, the ability to communicate with animals is suddenly reawakened with a vengeance! Now every creature within squawking distance wants the good doctor's advice, unleashing an outrageous chain of events that turns his world upside down!
Critics Sentiment
Various animals visit Dolittle seeking medical and personal advice
Animals engage in bathroom humor and sexual innuendos
The film drops significantly when the crude humor peaks, disappointing critics who expected cleaner family entertainment.
Critics found Doctor Dolittle a mixed family comedy that succeeded with its animal voice cast and Murphy's restrained performance but failed with excessive crude humor inappropriate for children. The talking animal sequences received consistent praise while the human supporting characters and business subplot felt underdeveloped. Most reviewers acknowledged it as decent entertainment for kids despite its flaws.
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Eddie Murphy
Dr. John Dolittle
Ossie Davis
Archer Dolittle
Oliver Platt
Dr. Mark Weller
Peter Boyle
Calloway
Richard Schiff
Dr. Gene Reiss
Kristen Wilson
Lisa
Jeffrey Tambor
Dr. Fish
Kyla Pratt
Maya
Raven-Symoné
Charisse
Steven Gilborn
Dr. Litvack
Erik Dellums
Jeremy
June Christopher
Diane
Cherie Franklin
Mrs. Parkus
Norm Macdonald
Lucky (voice)
Chris Rock
Rodney (voice)
Albert Brooks
Tiger (voice)
Jenna Elfman
Owl (Voice)
Reni Santoni
Rat #1 (Voice)
John Leguizamo
Rat #2 (Voice)
Julie Kavner
Female Pigeon (voice)
Crew
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