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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: Childrens

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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As a good afternoon diversion, though, it's just what the Dr. ordered.

Full Review Source: E! Online | comment Comment
06/22/01
E! Online
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[Murphy's] performance is a testament to his endless energy, wit and imagination.

Full Review Source: Detroit News | comment Comment
06/22/01
Susan Stark
Susan Stark
Detroit News

Dr. Dolittle 2 is so full of comic excrement that you may find yourself looking down as you leave the theater.

Full Review Source: Detroit Free Press | comment Comment
06/22/01
Terry Lawson
Terry Lawson
Detroit Free Press

This is better-directed than the first film, but what Steve Carr has to work with is a script that doesn't believe in the strengths of its character and performers.

Full Review Source: Deseret News, Salt Lake City | comment Comment
06/22/01
Jeff Vice
Jeff Vice
Deseret News, Salt Lake City

While it'd be silly to hold a movie like this to too strict a standard, one should expect it to at least respect its own premise.

Full Review Source: Denver Post | comment Comment
06/22/01
Steven Rosen
Steven Rosen
Denver Post

There's enough pee pee and poo poo in Dr. Dolittle 2 to tax the sewer system of a major city.

Full Review Source: Los Angeles Daily News | comment Comment
06/22/01
Glenn Whipp
Glenn Whipp
Los Angeles Daily News

A cute, crude and good-hearted movie.

Full Review Source: Chicago Sun-Times | comment Comment
06/22/01
Roger Ebert
Roger Ebert
Chicago Sun-Times
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They should have called it Dr. Doo-Doo.

Full Review Source: Globe and Mail | comment Comment
06/22/01
Rick Groen
Rick Groen
Globe and Mail

Warmer and fuzzier than the first film, though every bit as tedious.

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06/22/01
Jay Carr
Jay Carr
Boston Globe

I'm not impressed.

Full Review Source: IFilm | comment Comment
06/21/01
Dave White
Dave White
IFilm

The sequel to Dr. Dolittle repeats the mistake of the first one.

Full Review Source: St. Paul Pioneer Press | comment Comment
06/21/01
Chris Hewitt (St. Paul)
Chris Hewitt (St. Paul)
St. Paul Pioneer Press

Lacks the wit, satirical edge or inventiveness of Shrek, and eventually the sight of animals talking grows a bit stale.

Full Review Source: South Florida Sun-Sentinel | comment Comment
06/21/01
Tom Sander
Tom Sander
South Florida Sun-Sentinel

For an enterprise so soullessly commercial on its face, Murphy's second outing as the M.D. who talks to the animals is surprisingly engaging.

Full Review Source: Mr. Showbiz | comment Comment
06/21/01
Cody Clark
Cody Clark
Mr. Showbiz

With the application of more intelligence and a different sensibility, this could have been a good film instead of one that's content with not being a complete waste of time.

Full Review Source: Los Angeles Times | comment Comment
06/21/01
Kenneth Turan
Kenneth Turan
Los Angeles Times
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Dr. Dolittle 2 has been worth the wait.

Full Review Source: Dallas Morning News | comment Comment
06/21/01
Nancy Churnin
Nancy Churnin
Dallas Morning News

Thanks to the wildlife, this is a well-intentioned and fairly inventive kids' movie.

Full Review Source: CNN.com | comment Comment
06/21/01
Paul Tatara
Paul Tatara
CNN.com
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Seems bland and slipshod next to Betty Thomas's spiky 1998 original.

Full Review Source: Citysearch | comment Comment
06/21/01
Dave Kehr
Dave Kehr
Citysearch

A wittier, more freewheeling extension of Murphy's 1998 blockbuster Dr. Dolittle.

Full Review Source: Boxoffice Magazine | comment Comment
06/21/01
Michael Tunison
Michael Tunison
Boxoffice Magazine

There are some fun moments to be found. Just don't go in expecting a rip-roaring great time.

Full Review Source: BeatBoxBetty.com | comment Comment
06/21/01
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Eddie Murphy funny? Not here.

Full Review Source: Washington Post | comment Comment
06/21/01
Desson Thomson
Desson Thomson
Washington Post
 
 
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Latest News for Dr. Dolittle 2

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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