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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.

Rated: PG [See Full Rating] for language and crude humor

Runtime: 87 mins

Genre: Childrens

Theatrical Release:Jun 22, 2001 Wide

Box Office: $111,484,392

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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DVD Features:

  • Region 1
  • NTSC
  • Keep Case - Sensormatic
  • Single Side - Dual Layer
  • Letterbox - 1.85
  • Widescreen - 1.85

Audio:

  • Dolby Digital 2.0 - English
  • Dolby Digital 2.0 - French
  • Dolby Digital 5.1 - English

Additional Release Material:

  • Music Video
  • Extended Scenes with Optional Commentary
  • Audio Commentary: Steve Carr - Director
  • Storyboard-to-Film Comparisons

Featurette:

  • 1. MAKING MOVIE MAGIC WITH RHYTHM AND HUGHES
  • 2. A KID'S GUIDE TO GRIZZLIES
  • 3. WILD ON THE SET

Trailers:

  • 1. Original Theatrical Trailer
  • 2. TV Spots

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Tom Grealis

Often tedious, occasionally cheap looking and always unimaginative, this should certainly put paid to any plans for a third installment. But, this being Hollywood, I wouldn't bank on it.

Full Review Source: | comment Comment | Feb., 13 2003 09:12 AM

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John R. McEwen

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2.5/5

Chris Gore

The script is lackluster and unambitious. Well, lame really. Eddie Murphy is truly the only reason to see DR2.

Full Review Source: | comment Comment | Dec., 08 2002 08:35 AM

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Christopher Tookey

Delivers an adequate number of laughs at the start and finish, with a noticeable sag in the middle.

Full Review Source: | comment Comment | Nov., 10 2002 08:24 AM

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Matthew Turner

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Full Review Source: | comment Comment | Oct., 30 2002 08:27 AM

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Jean Lowerison

It does what it does well enough.

Full Review Source: | comment Comment | Oct., 21 2002 08:24 AM

San Diego Metropolitan

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Margaret A. McGurk

This more civilized Dr. Dolittle may be less zany than he used to be, but at least you can take the kids to see this one.

Full Review Source: | comment Comment | Oct., 15 2002 08:23 AM

Cincinnati Enquirer

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3/4

Jeffrey Westhoff

The movie that the first one should have been.

Full Review Source: | comment Comment | Jul., 09 2002 03:38 PM

Northwest Herald (Crystal Lake, IL)

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James Sanford

Murphy has reached a genuine low point. It's a thoroughly insipid, feeble-minded film that all but screams, 'We're only in it for the money.'

Full Review Source: | comment Comment | Jun., 09 2002 07:13 PM

Kalamazoo Gazette

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Guylaine Cadorette

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Hollywood.com

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Mark Dujsik

Hardly ever elevates its humor beyond the mindset of a 10 year old.

Full Review Source: | comment Comment | Feb., 26 2002 08:15 AM

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