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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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The most frustrating thing, however, about Dr. Dolittle 2 is its star. Watching Eddie Murphy play the straight man is like seeing Michael Johnson sprint in leg irons -- the man is hobbled.

Full Review Source: Reel.com | comment Comment
06/21/01
Tor Thorsen
Tor Thorsen
Reel.com

A tired, cobbled-together concoction.

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06/21/01
Desmond Ryan
Desmond Ryan
Philadelphia Inquirer

It's not Shakespeare, but it's all over before the average 3-year-old with a 16-ounce Hi-C will feel the urge to pee, and that is an art all its own.

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06/21/01
Gary Thompson
Gary Thompson
Philadelphia Daily News

A modest family comedy, probably fun for kids and reasonably cute, or at least not too insufferable, for most of the grownups who will take them.

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06/21/01
M.V. Moorhead
M.V. Moorhead
New Times

The absence of a strong plot-related motivation for the movie has led to complete creative bankruptcy.

Full Review Source: ReelViews | comment Comment
06/21/01
James Berardinelli
James Berardinelli
ReelViews

If there was ever a case against the making of sequels, this can be labeled exhibit A. This flick has everything wrong that one of these things can.

Full Review Source: Greenwich Village Gazette | comment Comment
06/21/01
Eric Lurio
Eric Lurio
Greenwich Village Gazette

An energetic, pleasing family movie, with plenty of clever humor and a cast of endearing animals.

Full Review Source: Contra Costa Times | comment Comment
06/21/01
Mary F. Pols
Mary F. Pols
Contra Costa Times

“Dr. Dolittle 2” is for kids and for the kid in us.

Full Review Source: Reeling Reviews | comment Comment
06/21/01
Robin Clifford
Robin Clifford
Reeling Reviews

Like most other talking-animal movies, it winds up talking down to its audience.

Full Review Source: Chicago Tribune | comment Comment
06/21/01
Michael Wilmington
Michael Wilmington
Chicago Tribune

It's not as clever as Shrek or as action-packed as Atlantis, but for my money, Dr. Dolittle 2 wins the prize for most charming kid flick of the summer.

Full Review Source: Atlanta Journal-Constitution | comment Comment
06/21/01
Eleanor Ringel Gillespie
Eleanor Ringel Gillespie
Atlanta Journal-Constitution

If there's bad fallout to the success of 1995's Babe, you're lookin' at it.

Full Review Source: Jeff Huston's Believe Me | comment Comment
06/21/01
Jeffrey Huston
Jeffrey Huston
Jeff Huston's Believe Me

I'm not sure Dolittle is bad enough to have original author Hugh Lofting spinning in his grave, but it ain't no Babe, either.

Full Review Source: Planet Sick-Boy | comment Comment
06/21/01
Jon Popick
Jon Popick
Planet Sick-Boy

Have screenwriters become so lazy that they can't think of anything funnier than a bear sitting down on a toilet to take a dump?

Full Review Source: JoBlo's Movie Emporium | comment Comment
06/20/01
JoBlo
JoBlo
JoBlo's Movie Emporium

Even with its flaws, Dr. Dolittle 2 is a decent matinee movie for the kiddies.

Full Review Source: Filmcritic.com | comment Comment
06/20/01
Max Messier
Max Messier
Filmcritic.com

Without question, Dolittle 2 does entertain, but it just doesn't have enough heart and hardiness to let slide its deficiencies.

Full Review Source: SPLICEDWire | comment Comment
06/19/01
Rob Blackwelder
Rob Blackwelder
SPLICEDWire

Get out the super-dooper- pooper-scooper -- this movie's a real dog.

Full Review Source: One Guy's Opinion | comment Comment
06/19/01
Frank Swietek
Frank Swietek
One Guy's Opinion

Fun and educational for the kids.

Full Review Source: Hollywood Report Card | comment Comment
06/19/01
Ross Anthony
Ross Anthony
Hollywood Report Card

A pointless sequel to the 1998 hit, is superior to its hideously misguided predecessor, and yet it's still pretty bad.

Full Review Source: DustinPutman.com | comment Comment
01/01/00
Dustin Putman
Dustin Putman
DustinPutman.com
 
 
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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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