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Dr. Dolittle 2

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Dr. Dolittle 2 (2001)

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Reviews Counted:104

Fresh:42

Rotten:62

Average Rating:4.9/10

Consensus: Although there are laughs to be had in Dr. Dolittle 2, its preoccupation with toilet humor and Murphy’s restrained performance makes this a missed opportunity.

Runtime: 87 mins

Genre: Comedies

Synopsis: Eddie Murphy returns as the doctor who can talk to the animals, in Dr. Dolittle 2, the sequel to the blockbuster 1998 comedy, which grossed over $290 million worldwide. This time, it’s Dolittle... Eddie Murphy returns as the doctor who can talk to the animals, in Dr. Dolittle 2, the sequel to the blockbuster 1998 comedy, which grossed over $290 million worldwide. This time, it’s Dolittle versus Darwin in the ultimate man vs. nature show down, in the midst of the animal kingdom’s first strike.

In Dr. Dolittle 2, the now-famous doc has more patients – two-legged and four-legged – than he can handle. But his animal friends want more than office visits. But his animal friends want more than office visits. The outraged critters want to save their forest from unscrupulous human developers, and they’re seeking Dolittle’s help.

Dolittle concocts a plan to save the forest: Find an endangered species the law protects. He discovers a lone endangered Pacific Western Bear, Ava, living in the condemned forest. But she needs a mate – and Dolittle thinks he’s found one in Archie, a city-dwelling, wise-cracking, fast-food-loving, circus-performing bear. Although Archie initially resists the idea, Dolittle convinces him there’s live to be found in his natural habitat.

Dolittle and his dog Lucky head to the forest to try and teach Archie the ways of the wild. Unfortunately, it’s hardly a love connection for the mismatched bears, as Ava is unimpressed by Archie’s bumbling antics. And Lucky’s live life with the local wolf isn’t faring much better.

Will Dolittle’s animal friends start walking picket lines? Can her come up with the right prescription to bring Ava and Archie together, and save the forest? Will Lucky get lucky? It’s down to the wire, as Dolittle and company give the money-hungry land-grabbers a taste of real bargaining power – wilderness style. -- © 2001 20th Century Fox [More]

Starring: Eddie Murphy, Lil' Zane, Jeffrey Jones, Kevin Pollak

Starring: Eddie Murphy, Lil' Zane, Jeffrey Jones, Kevin Pollak, Kyla Pratt, Raven Symone, Kristen Wilson, Steve Irwin, Norm MacDonald, Lisa Kudrow, Michael Rapaport, Molly Shannon, Steve Zahn, Anthony Anderson, Joe Bologna, Mike Epps, Phil Proctor, Reni Santoni, Renee Taylor

Director: Steve Carr

Director: Steve Carr
Screenwriter: Larry Levin
Studio: 20th Century Fox

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06/28/01
Ebert & Roeper
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Pure kiddie matinee stuff.

Full Review Source: Entertainment Weekly | comment Comment
06/28/01
Ty Burr
Ty Burr
Entertainment Weekly

Like any good vaudeville routine, this one is getting better with practice.

Full Review Source: Hollywood Reporter | comment Comment
06/27/01
Kirk Honeycutt
Kirk Honeycutt
Hollywood Reporter
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"When I took a 7 year-old and a 10 year-old to see it, they loved it. Its sweet-natured humor amuses youngsters."

Full Review Source: www.susangranger.com | comment Comment
06/27/01
Susan Granger
Susan Granger
www.susangranger.com

It's dispiriting to watch [Murphy] stand patiently by and concoct reaction shots for quipping raccoons and dancing bears.

Full Review Source: Village Voice | comment Comment
06/26/01
Jessica Winter
Jessica Winter
Village Voice
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06/26/01
Gary Brown
Gary Brown
Houston Community Newspapers

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06/26/01
Emily Blunt
Emily Blunt
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funny and light-hearted enough to pass for an innocuous afternoon of entertainment

Full Review Source: Q Network Film Desk | comment Comment
06/26/01
James Kendrick
James Kendrick
Q Network Film Desk

Eddie Murphy delivers, as do the effects crew, but "Dr. Dolittle 2" is clearly for the kiddies.

Full Review Source: Reeling Reviews | comment Comment
06/25/01
Laura Clifford
Laura Clifford
Reeling Reviews

Tepid fare that suffers from a majority of the problems that plague so many sequels these days.

Full Review Source: Austin Chronicle | comment Comment
06/25/01
Marc Savlov
Marc Savlov
Austin Chronicle

While Dr. Dolittle 2 did little for me, it was a good movie and something you can enjoy with your children.

Full Review Source: 3BlackChicks Review | comment Comment
06/25/01
Kamal  'The Diva' Larsuel
Kamal 'The Diva' Larsuel
3BlackChicks Review

While the first film was cute and funny like an adorable animal, the sequel is like that animal pissing on your carpet.

Full Review Source: PopMatters | comment Comment
06/25/01
Ben Varkentine
Ben Varkentine
PopMatters

Pretty harmless, family-friendly and laugh-out-loud funny.

Full Review Source: EricDSnider.com | comment Comment
06/25/01
Eric D. Snider
Eric D. Snider
EricDSnider.com

Unlike most sequels, this is better than the original. There is an actual plot, and the animals are funnier.

Full Review Source: Laramie Movie Scope | comment Comment
06/24/01
Robert Roten
Robert Roten
Laramie Movie Scope

Not as bad as I expected, but it’s nothing to get particularly excited about either.

Full Review Source: Norman Transcript | comment Comment
06/22/01
Jim Chastain
Jim Chastain
Norman Transcript

If you're a fan of Eddie Murphy, or if you love animals, I'd say it's fun enough to see twice.

Full Review Source: Fantastica Daily | comment Comment
06/22/01
Staci Layne Wilson
Staci Layne Wilson
Fantastica Daily

While this Dolittle does too little, it's harmless.

Full Review Source: USA Today | comment Comment
06/22/01
Mike Clark
Mike Clark
USA Today

[O]verall it's a funny film, but parents should decide if the anti-gay and misogynist elements are worth the laughs.

Full Review Source: TV Guide's Movie Guide | comment Comment
06/22/01
Frank Lovece
Frank Lovece
TV Guide's Movie Guide

Forgotten almost as quickly as it's watched.

Full Review Source: Toronto Star | comment Comment
06/22/01
Geoff Pevere
Geoff Pevere
Toronto Star

It's silly, but it means well, which is definitely more than can be said about a lot of movies coming out this summer.

Full Review Source: Seattle Times | comment Comment
06/22/01
John Zebrowski
John Zebrowski
Seattle Times
 
 
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June 14, 2001: Dolittle was shot during hibernation season, and its ursine star (a brother of Bart from The Bear) just wanted to nap all day. Opens in new window
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May 22, 2001: Variety reports that Kevin Pollak and Jeffrey Jones are also aboard, though it isn't yet known whether they'll be playing humans or providing animal voices. Opens in new window
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May 22, 2001: Rushing into production on an $80 million Eddie Murphy sequel apparently wasn't exciting enough for Twentieth Century Fox. Opens in new window
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