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Doctor Dolittle 2 on DVD (2001)
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Now that the world knows that Dr Dolittle isn't a fruitcake and can actually communicate with cuddly creatures, much of the humour from Eddie Murphy's first outing as the versatile doctor has deserted this ecologically themed sequel. The tedious central plot sees Dolittle coaching a slovenly circus bear (voiced by Steve Zahn) to be an alpha male, attract a mate and save an endangered forest from destruction. The parade of supporting species with human characteristics is much the same as in the far funnier first film, but the main story is flat and charmless, the pace is leaden and Murphy's domestic problems make those found in TV sitcoms appear utterly absorbing. Despite the odd witty throwaway gag and some reasonably convincing visual effects, there's no animal magic to be found here. New York Times "...DR. DOLITTLE 2 swerves happily and unexpectedly into old-fashioned power to the people (I mean, animals) social realism....DR. DOLITTLE 2 offers benign Darwinian amusement for young animal lovers..." Sight and Sound "...The broad, slightly salty nature of the humour marks a refreshing change from the anodyne comedy of so many children's movies....[Murphy's] performance is a quiet marvel..." Members ReviewsReviews Voted Most HelpfulMost Recent Reviews |
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