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  • Actors: Eddie Murphy, Cedric the Entertainer, Kristen Wilson, Raven-Symoné, Kyla Pratt
  • Directors: Steve Carr
  • Writers: Hugh Lofting, Larry Levin
  • Producers: Aldric La'Auli Porter, Heidi Santelli, John Davis, Joseph Singer, Michele Imperato
  • Format: Anamorphic, Box set, PAL, Widescreen
  • Language English
  • Subtitles: Czech, Danish, English, Finnish, Hebrew, Hungarian, Icelandic, Norwegian, Polish, Portuguese, Swedish
  • Region: Region 2 (This DVD may not be viewable outside Europe. Read more about DVD formats.)
  • Aspect Ratio: 1.78:1
  • Number of discs: 2
  • Classification: PG
  • Studio: 20th Century Fox Home Entertainment
  • DVD Release Date: 21 Mar 2005
  • Run Time: 169 minutes
  • Average Customer Review: 4.1 out of 5 stars See all reviews (12 customer reviews)
  • ASIN: B00005S846
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 22,950 in DVD (See Bestsellers in DVD)

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Doctor Dolittle
Betty Thomas directs and Eddie Murphy stars in Doctor Dolittle, the 1998 hit film which, while ostensibly aimed at children, has a high quotient of hip and even mildly gross humour. Murphy stars as John Dolittle, whom we see as a child talking to a neighbourhood dog who explains that the reason mutts sniff each others' butts is to assess their characters when first meeting them. Little John promptly tries this out on being introduced to his school principal. Warned off such social eccentricity, Dolittle stops talking to animals and as an adult becomes a respectable doctor running his own medical practice--until a bump on the head revives his capacity to understand animals, whereupon mayhem, mortification and a menagerie of needy and freeloading creatures are heaped upon his ordered existence. Murphy plays it relatively straight. It's the animals, some of them vividly enhanced by Jim Henson's animating team, who provide the real laughs here, and a thoroughly worldly, wisecracking bunch of characters they prove to be. There's a couple of hard-boiled, squabbling rats, a pigeon who complains of impotence, Rocky the guinea pig (voiced by Chris Rock) with a neat line in hip backchat, while Albert Brooks voices the gruff, melancholy tiger whose life Dolittle must try to save. A sweet but by no means saccharine comedy. --David Stubbs

Dr Dolittle 2
It's only a marginal improvement, but Dr Dolittle 2 defies the odds by rising above its popular 1998 predecessor (and once again, let's not confuse these movies with the earlier Rex Harrison musical). Eddie Murphy plays the title role with ease and with the confident professionalism of a comedian who knows when to share the spotlight--especially when he's being upstaged by a bunch of animals who steal all the punch lines. And once again the film is aimed at a pre-teen audience: so many of those punch lines involve flatulence, bodily functions and frequent use of the word "butt". The difference this time is that Dr Dolittle has settled into his talk-to-the-animals routine; his 16-year-old daughter (Raven-Symone) is getting to be a feisty handful (it turns out she's coping with a hereditary gift); and his lawyer wife (Kristen Wilson) is representing him in a trial against corporate villains who want to clear-cut a local forest. Naturally, the local critter mafia (their Don is a beaver... fuggeddaboudit!) want Dolittle to fight for their cause, and this involves the successful mating of an endangered bear and a domesticated circus bear who's forgotten all the bear necessities of life in the wild. The bears are voiced by Lisa Kudrow and Steve Zahn and they almost steal the show, but the whole menagerie (with digitally animated "talking") is equally amusing. Adults might wish that the filmmakers had tried harder to make a truly memorable sequel, but this is a movie for kids, and they're going to love it without quibbling. --Jeff Shannon, Amazon.com

Video Description
DVD Special Features:

Dr Dolittle-- Interactive menus Theatrical trailer
1.85:1 aspect ratio widescreen 16:9
English Dolby Digital 5.1
Subtitles: Czech, Danish, Finnish, Hebrew, Hungarian, Icelandic, Norwegian, Polish, Portuguese, Swedish, English for the hearing impaired.

Dr Dolittle 2--Director's audio commentary
2 deleted scenes
4 featurettes
2 trailers
12 TV spots
5 storyboard-to-film comparisons
Music video
2.35:1 aspect ratio widescreen 16:9
English Dolby Digital 5.1
Subtitles: Czech, Danish, Finnish, Hebrew, Hungarian, Icelandic, Norwegian, Polish, Portuguese, Swedish, English for the hearing impaired.

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5.0 out of 5 stars A repeat prescription of gut-wrenching anthropomorphism!, 24 Nov 2001
This review is from: Doctor Dolittle / Doctor Dolittle 2 [VHS] [2001] (VHS Tape)
Highly suspicious of any story relying on the idea of a hapless animal cast forced into the guise of human beings, I'd made it very public that I would not be going to see Dr Dolittle. However, after a TV trailer caught me unaware one night, rendering me as helpless and gasping for air as a three year old sobbing with laughter, we took off to the cinema for the full, uplifting, ridiculous experience.
Starting where the Dr Dolittle 1 left off (but you don't need to have seen the first film to enjoy this one) the story is that of a jaded show bear forced out of his comfy showbiz life to save the future of an endangered variation of his own species - he's the only one left, and the other's a female: cue, one sparkling, silly tableau after another as the bear swaps limos and 5-star treatment for chest-beating and mud. Parallel to this is a bubbling tale of adolescent strife in the Dolittle household, a move to the country, stitched together with the thread of a crackling script, hair-curling jokes and the inevitable animal-human common denominator of the digestive system - or more specifically, its waste disposal system!
With digital tools and animatronics currently at breathtaking levels of technical skill, I had hardly expected the animals in this film to be anything less than impressive. However, I hadn't counted on such an expert and seamless blending of real creatures, sensitive voice-overs and pixels. Oh, and the humans weren't bad too - Eddie Murphy proving why there was so much fuss about him to begin with, supported by a family delivering just the right amount of 'ham'.
So suspend your disbelief for an hour or two, forget what your last birthday told you - hey, you're five again, right? - and laugh like a drain at this clever, careful, joyous, ridiculous story told with a tongue planted firmly in cheek.
Who knows - I might even get Beatrix Potter off that dusty shelf ...
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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:
3.0 out of 5 stars DR. DOLITTLE CONTINUES TO TALK TO THE ANIMALS..., 2 Jan 2003
By Lawyeraau (Balmoral Castle) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Doctor Dolittle 2 [2001] [DVD] (DVD)
This is a mildly entertaining film that is fun for the whole family. It features Eddie Murphy as Dr. Dolittle, reprising his original role. This time Dr. Doolittle displays an interest in environmental issues, as he tries to save the forest by playing matchmaker between Ava, a bear in the wild, and Archie, a circus bear who has gotten soft and is trying to get used to living in the wild. Ultimately, Dr. Dolittle is victorious over the corporate expansionists who sought to decimate the forest.

There are some very amusing moments in the film with the animals. There are also some funny moments as Dr. Dolittle tries to cope with his sixteen year old daughter just being a teenager. Much to his delight and surprise, however, it turns out that she appears to have inherited his unique ability to communicate with animals. This is definitely a film that the entire family can enjoy together.

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7 of 8 people found the following review helpful:
3.0 out of 5 stars DR. DOOLITTLE CONTINUES TO TALK TO THE ANIMALS..., 13 Sep 2004
By Lawyeraau (Balmoral Castle) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Dr. Dolittle 2 [DVD] [2001] [Region 1] [US Import] [NTSC] (DVD)
This is a mildly entertaining film that is fun for the whole family. It features Eddie Murphy as Dr. Dolittle, reprising his original role. This time Dr. Doolittle displays an interest in environmental issues, as he tries to save the forest by playing matchmaker between Ava, a bear in the wild, and Archie, a circus bear who has gotten soft and is trying to get used to living in the wild. Ultimately, Dr. Dolittle is victorious over the corporate expansionists who sought to decimate the forest.

There are some very amusing moments in the film with the animals. There are also some funny moments as Dr. Dolittle tries to cope with his sixteen year old daughter just being a teenager. Much to his delight and surprise, however, it turns out that she appears to have inherited his unique ability to communicate with animals.

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3.0 out of 5 stars Campy, innocuous sequel
Campy, innocuous sequel revisits doctor Murphy who's now gained fame and recognition for his ability to talk to the animals. Read more
Published on 25 April 2007 by Jay

5.0 out of 5 stars The bear, the bear!!!

The best mixed
film ever!!

It makes you laugh
and cry!!

It brings up Eddie Murphy
and animal speakers!! Read more
Published on 30 Mar 2007 by 24.04...L

5.0 out of 5 stars doctor dolittle
Imagine going to a place wear animals can speak. Well you can, with the new doctor dolittle film .Its full with magic, laughter and comedy its a graet film to watch we give it 5... Read more
Published on 9 Nov 2004 by AMY AND HONNOH

4.0 out of 5 stars Murphy the comic classic strikes again!
This sequel to Dr D 1 is an Eddie Murphy classic. Although the latter is funny in every role he plays i think the way he interracts with the animals' personalities is brilliant... Read more
Published on 23 Sep 2004 by Rick

4.0 out of 5 stars Quite - good
This is a hard one to review. It's got so many extras, yet the film lets it down. The fim is kind of slow, but it gets rather good. The extras aregreat for the children. Read more
Published on 29 April 2004 by Jack Johnson

4.0 out of 5 stars Excellent pack with 2 great movies
Ok i know, just popcorn movies, but they are
great and Eddie Murphy it's very funny.
three years ago the hit "Doctor Dolittle" wasn't a great movie, but it was... Read more
Published on 28 Nov 2001

4.0 out of 5 stars Fantastic fun for the whole family
Eddie Murphy shows why he really is the best at what he does. His versatility and individuality is clearly shown in this film. Read more
Published on 27 Nov 2001

4.0 out of 5 stars Its a barrel of laughs
the movies have lots of funny moments and are great for all ages to enjoy, the digital enhanced animals are brillant and take the show to a higher level. Read more
Published on 24 Nov 2001 by flob139@hotmail.com

5.0 out of 5 stars Eddie does it again...
I first saw this film in the cinema, and I loved it...we all know most sequels suck, but this one deserves an oscar. Read more
Published on 7 Nov 2001 by dinkydino666@hotmail.com

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