I saw this before the 1967 original with Rex Harrison, and it is still a more likable and funny revamp. Basically when he was a child, Dr. John Dolittle (Eddie Murphy) had the ability to talk to animals, and now in his adulthood, after hitting dog Lucky (Norm MacDonald), this ability might be coming back to him. With word of his ability spreading to all the animals, they start to show up at his doorstep wanting help with whatever problems they have, injury or social. His biggest challenge though comes in the form of a sick Tiger (Albert Brooks) who is trusting John to help heal his pain. Of course John is put into an institution when everyone thinks he is crazy, but he gets out and in the end proves his ability to save the Tiger's life. Also starring Ossie Davis as Archer Dolittle, Oliver Platt as Dr. Mark Weller, Peter Boyle as Calloway, Volcano's Richard Schiff as Dr. Gene 'Geno' Reiss, Kristen Wilson as Lisa Dolittle, Jeffrey Tambor as Dr. Fish, Kyla Pratt as Maya Dolittle, Raven-Symoné as Charisse Dolittle, Paul Giamatti as Blaine, Chris Rock as Rodney the guinea pig, Reni Santoni as Rat #1, John Leguizamo as Rat #2, Julie Kavner as Female Pigeon, Garry Shandling as Male Pigeon, Ellen DeGeneres ad Prologue Dog, Jenna Elfman as Owl, Paul Reubens as Raccoon and Jonathan Lipnicki as Baby Tiger. Murphy is very likable, the animal speaking effects are really well done, it is just a fun family fantasy film comedy. Worth watching!
Review of Doctor Dolittle
