Dolittle

Name: Dolittle
Genre: Action, Adventure, Fantasy, Comedy, Family
Released: January 17, 2020
Duration: 101 min
Rating: 26
Cast: Antonio Banderas, Carmen Ejogo, Emma Thompson, Harry Collett, Jessie Buckley

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Universal Pictures | Release Date: January 17, 2020 | PG

Starring: Antonio Banderas, Carmen Ejogo, Emma Thompson, Harry Collett, Jessie Buckley, Jim Broadbent, John Cena, Kasia Smutniak, Kumail Nanjiani, Marion Cotillard, Michael Sheen, Octavia Spencer, Ralph Fiennes, Ralph Ineson, Rami Malek, Robert Downey Jr., Selena Gomez, Tom Holland

Summary: After losing his wife seven years earlier, the eccentric Dr. John Dolittle (Robert Downey Jr.), famed doctor and veterinarian of Queen Victoria’s England, hermits himself away behind the high walls of Dolittle Manor with only his menagerie of exotic animals for company. But when the young queen (Jessie Buckley) falls gravely ill, aAfter losing his wife seven years earlier, the eccentric Dr. John Dolittle (Robert Downey Jr.), famed doctor and veterinarian of Queen Victoria’s England, hermits himself away behind the high walls of Dolittle Manor with only his menagerie of exotic animals for company. But when the young queen (Jessie Buckley) falls gravely ill, a reluctant Dolittle is forced to set sail on an epic adventure to a mythical island in search of a cure, regaining his wit and courage as he crosses old adversaries and discovers wondrous creatures. The doctor is joined on his quest by a young, self-appointed apprentice (Harry Collett) and a raucous coterie of animal friends, including an anxious gorilla (Rami Malek), an enthusiastic but bird-brained duck (Octavia Spencer), a bickering duo of a cynical ostrich (Kumail Nanjiani) and an upbeat polar bear (John Cena) and a headstrong parrot (Emma Thompson), who serves as Dolittle’s most trusted advisor and confidante.… Expand

Director: Stephen Gaghan

Genre(s): Action, Adventure, Fantasy, Comedy, Family

Rating: PG

Runtime: 101 min

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Soren Andersen

Jan 15, 2020

For a fun time to dispel the gloom of January, Dolittle is just what the doctor ordered. Read full review

Blake Goble

Jan 15, 2020

At 100 minutes, with just enough digital chutzpah to keep everyone reasonably amused and never quite annoyed, Dolittle is tolerably fine. Read full review

The Playlist Asher Luberto

Jan 15, 2020

It’s a dull, plodding retread with new souped-up VFX that’s deeply uninvolving. Read full review

Tim Grierson

Jan 16, 2020

Whether it’s Downey’s mannerisms or the dull quipping provided by his menagerie of digital co-stars, Dolittle is a joyless slog trying to pretend it’s a hip, magical adventure. Read full review

Andrew Crump

Jan 23, 2020

Kids deserve better entertainment than Dolittle. They deserve not to have their intellect insulted with half-assed celebrity vocal cameos and a plot that concludes not with a bang, but with a fart joke. Neither Gaghan, nor his ensemble, nor Universal have an excuse. Downey doesn’t either. Read full review

Richard Roeper

Jan 15, 2020

We have the first serious contender for Wasted Opportunity of the Decade. Read full review

Kristen Page-Kirby

Jan 15, 2020

Ultimately Dolittle is not just a weak story, badly told, but a puzzling waste of talent. Read full review

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herarare

Feb 18, 2020

Good movie!!!!!! The animal is cute and robert act is amazing! Nice movie!!!!!!

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JamFun

Jan 17, 2020

Seems like fun journey, okay cgi. Maybe see it once if you're interested in Dolittle.

1 of 10 users found this helpful19

Oliverl

Jan 21, 2020

I really enjoyed this movie I hate it when a movie gets such a bad rap, even though it has such a good heart and had a lot of good humor, really liked it, highly recommend it.

2 of 10 users found this helpful28

TVJerry

Jan 20, 2020

This reiteration of the doctor who can talk to animals stars Robert Downey Jr., using a weirdly soft voice that sounds like he dubbed the dialogue in the studio. Considering his star power, he's the least interesting thing in the movie. His character sets out on an adventure with a youngThis reiteration of the doctor who can talk to animals stars Robert Downey Jr., using a weirdly soft voice that sounds like he dubbed the dialogue in the studio. Considering his star power, he's the least interesting thing in the movie. His character sets out on an adventure with a young apprentice and a menagerie of personable animals to acquire a special cure for the Queen of England. What children will enjoy most (and yes, this is a film for kids) is the animals. A stellar lineup of actors are voicing them, often with enjoyable personalities. It's a bit sad that the writers felt necessary to cater to today's style, by dropping modern cultural references and even contemporary slang. Still, the creature comments provide the only fun in this ungainly escapade.… Expand

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ChrisM1979

Jan 20, 2020

One big problem I think this movie has is the sound mix. There is an almost non stop music score that is in constant competition with the dialog (meaning the music and he dialog are at the same volume and it was hard to differentiate the two). That with the sound effects made it an actualOne big problem I think this movie has is the sound mix. There is an almost non stop music score that is in constant competition with the dialog (meaning the music and he dialog are at the same volume and it was hard to differentiate the two). That with the sound effects made it an actual cacophony. I watched the credits to see where the film's sound was mixed and was blown away to see it was done buy Skywalker sound sound which is the best in the business. It was just weird. I could hardly understand Downey's dialog half the time. Also there was a gag every second, it was just too much. There was just no down time to listen to any story or character development. I think re-edited it could be better to the point of it being an "okay" film but as it is wasn't very good. Too bad because I wanted to like it.… Expand

4 of 6 users found this helpful42

LeoVrbanec

Mar 9, 2020

I know that this movie is for kids but seriously,i think that even kids would hate this **** horiblle.

2 of 2 users found this helpful20

Kamarr

Nov 23, 2020

Terrible movie. I feel it's more kid friendly. But not worth it just watch the orginal.

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