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2020
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The Voyage of Doctor Dolittle
Positive Reviews
36
Negative reviews
145
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1.0
Alas, all thats here is a preponderance of juvenile jokes about kneeing crotches and letting loose some flatulence.
Den Of Geek
3.0
No one on board seems to trust that the books original stories, beloved for generations, could possibly hold 21st century attention spans and so they ..
EW
3.0
Dolittle speaks with a strong Welsh accent that doesnt feel like it belongs to Downey Jr.: The texture, resonance, and intonation dont match the voice ..
Common Sense Media
2.0
The playful vibe between such unusual housemates speaks to the core joys of the source material, and tickles the imagination as much as anything can i ..
Indie Wire
1.5
In its defense, the film evokes an arms length connection with its cute CG creature coterie and delivers heartening messages about psychological traum ..
Variety
2.0
Another Doctor Dolittle adaptation, another apology owing to the animal kingdom.
Time Out
2.0
Its ultimately a miracle that despite the tortured production process, Dolittle can most generously be described as passable for young, undiscerning v ..
The Guardian
1.0
It really is horribly inert, and every time Downey opens his mouth to say something unintelligible, the film dies a bit more.
The Guardian
1.3
Were still not entirely sure that the love for Jokers incel overtures isnt more of a European thing (beyond the BAFTAs, its strongest endorsement came ..
0.0
Throw in some fart jokes and a constipated dragon, and youve got yourself a movie.
2.0
Theres a lot wrong with Dolittle but one of the most shocking of the bunch is that Downey Jr.s performance doesnt work at all.
Collider
1.5
I wasnt expecting Dolittle to be good, exactly, but I wasnt expecting it to be quite this bad.
Vulture
1.5
Along with the stars vacant, vague performance, the desperately manic pacing doesnt give Dolittle even a whisper of a chance of ever becoming what it ..
The Hollywood Reporter
1.5
At some point during its troubled gestation, the movie once known as The Voyage of Doctor Dolittle was renamed Dolittle... its too bad that the rest o ..
The New York Times
0.5
The premise is a fine jumping off point to unfurl spectacular set pieces and plenty of animal shenanigans.
IGN
0.5
The first all out, unmitigated what were they thinking cinematic disaster of the decade has arrived in theaters in the form of Dolittle.
E Film Critic
2.0
The chaotic cutting and framing of almost every scene suggests an enormous amount of Downey Jrs dialogue was re recorded after the shoot: tellingly, t ..
Telegraph
1.3
One of the worst tones a film can strike is hectic (unless that film is Uncut Gems).
1.5
Its possible some children will find this rapidly paced jolt to the senses appealing enough to sit through a few times... For most adults watching the ..
The Young Folks
2.0
Gaghans filmmaking is clumsy, genuine verve replaced by OTT camera shots, levity and fun dissipated by a leaden tone.
2.5
It clearly wanted to be something bigger, and its simply disappointing that it isnt.
Cinema Blend
2.5
Robert Downey Jr. turns in a bizarre, but entertaining performance in Dolittle, though it doesnt much elevate this generic family friendly adventure.
Screen Rant
2.5
Channelling Mrs. Potts, Poly urges the doctor, You cant ignore people just because theyre people.
The Globe And Mail
3.0
A chaotic, thoroughly charmless trashing of a once beloved character offers virtually nothing to enjoy.
One Guys Opinion
1.9
Nothing that happens here overcomes the fatal decision the star made in choosing how Dolittle speaks.
Rogers Movie Nation
2.0
A massive production, and yet Dolittle feels uncomfortably small, presenting a limited imagination for wonder and funny business, trying to win over a ..
Blu Ray
1.9
The problem is that a nonviolent colonial adventure narrative doesnt just promote nonviolence, it also misrepresents colonialism.
Chicago Reader
1.3
Downey certainly doesnt help himself here, but just look at whats around him.
Mark Reviews Movies
2.0
Charmingly, hes playing chess with Chee Chee, the playing pieces live mice.
2.5
While his Welsh accent is a little all over the place, Downey takes naturally to the wild style and quirky persona of a dude who talks to animals, tho ..
Usa Today
1.9
The degree to which Dolittle eventually winds up alienating the viewer is actually rather surprising...
Reel Film Reviews
1.5
R.D. Jr. is eclipsed by Michael Sheen and a squirrel in this pale imitation of the already pale live action adaptations from Disney.
You Tube
1.0
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You Tube
2.0
How could the makers of Dolittle do so little to make this family film have a spark of entertainment value. Iron Man comes across as a tin man with no ..
You Tube
0.5
The terrible script, the terrible visuals, the dull plot... the fact that at 101 minutes it really tested the patience, it is shockingly poor.
You Tube
2.5
Its for the kids, and it wasnt a strong script at all... and a lot of the jokes fell flat.
You Tube
2.0
There are moments of fun, but this is an otherwise disappointing start to Robert Downey Jr.s post MCU career.
You Tube
2.0
Its symptomatic of an awkward, unwieldy movie that has lots of material to show you and lots of surface distractions, but nothing at all to say.
The Times
1.5
And, natch, theres some related crude, scatological humor thrown in to appease such comedy sensibilities of younger kids.
Screen It
2.0
Rex Features 7/19 The English Patient (1996) Put simply, The English Patient isnt a very good film.
Independent
1.0
Whats amazing is that Gaghan didnt drag in the cast of Cats to complete his misbegotten animal kingdom.
Rolling Stone
1.5
Sex and Skin: I dunno, youre pretty much effed if you watched it.
Decider
1.5
Splats onto the screen like horse dung, with few laughs and no charm. Even the actors legendary charisma, which this project sorely needed, gets tampe ..
The Wrap
1.9
Hes a bit of this, a bit of that: a fun loving kook and surly recluse in a tie dyed vest.
News Day
2.5
Theres got to be a moment, as an actor watches himself on screen pulling bagpipes out of a CGI dragons rear end, that he thinks, Have I really fallen ..
New York Post
2.5
While Dolittle is unlikely to become a cult classic like its predecessors and doesnt necessarily transcend generations, it will likely find a captivat ..
Az Central
1.5
Watching the film doesnt tell the whole story, because it doesnt behave like the usual errant vision, which might be chalked up to a poor conceit or s ..
Npr
2.0
Downey Jr, a terrific comic actor given the chance, is wobbly Welsh accent aside an amiable protagonist, but hes bobbing at the centre of a big furry ..
Flim List
1.5
It thankfully doesnt feel like a complete waste of time watching it, but it also feels like lost potential.
Film Inquiry
3.0
As Dr. Blair Mudfly (Michael Sheen), continues to apply leeches, hes encouraged by villainous Lord Thomas Badgley (Jim Broadbent).
Susang Ranger
1.9
If you are somehow able to push beyond its lackluster verbosity and the under steeped charactersboth the human and animalthe film does showcase some c ..
Observer
1.0
For clarification, he doesnt need to be Tony Stark, but a little of that snark and charm would feel appropriate here.
Flickering Myth
2.0
But Dolittle isnt merely a film that feels as though its been passed through countless hands on its way to the big screen.
Flickering Myth
1.5
Kids will enjoy the life lessons offered and Dr. Dolittle becomes somewhat of a Wizard of Oz to his friends. But its insulting to think that children ..
Flim Threet
1.9
I wouldnt say I prefer the clunky 1967 musical to the frenetic mechanical bull of this version. But I wouldnt say I dont.
Chicago Tribune
3.0
The other issue with Dolittle is that there isnt much of a cohesive theme.
Bullz-Eye
1.9
Dolittle isnt a freestyle modern update like the Eddie Murphy film (1998) nor an inert musical disaster like the 1967 Rex Harrison version.
Boston Globe
1.0
This nothingness doesnt even have the good grace to be a bad movie.
The Irish Times
0.5
n overproduced, charmless, tone deaf misfire that squanders the efforts of many very talented craftspeople and an ensemble of seriously overqualified ..
Birth Movies Death
0.5
Because apparently dragons shit not only doesnt smell, it shines.
Pajiba
1.9
Yet whats the point of my coming down overly hard on Dolittle I dont think this is a very good movie.
Movie Freak
3.0
Dolittle is written and directed by Syriana writer director Stephen Gaghan, which doesnt add up at all.
Detroit News
0.5
Aside from a few broad bouts of animal humor, the whole exercise feels utterly lifeless, and a conspicuous waste of time and, given the special effect ..
Cnn
1.5
Once Downey starts using this annoying vocal affection to interact with an overcrowded menagerie of CGI critters the movie just yoyos from bad to wors ..
Herald Sun
2.0
But its also tons o fun if youre a young viewer that likes, uh, fart jokes and attitudinal critters.
Consequence Of Sound
3.0
Dolittle is great fun for all the family, full of wonder and adventure, and it brings with it a great message of friendship against the odds.
Hey U Guys
3.0
Its a dull, plodding retread with new souped up VFX thats deeply uninvolving.
The Play List
2.0
The former superhero in search of his next golden goose looks listless in a seafaring adventure that plays less like a franchise starter than the sad ..
Now Toronto
2.5
Alas, the spectacle required to keep Dolittle afloat is never fully realised.
Film Ink
1.5
But the film is an awful disappointment on all fronts: the dullest version of the material yet.
The Age
1.5
For a period film that conjures all the right visuals, this one lacks the imagination and depth needed to make it special.
La Weekly
1.0
Lacking the real life movie magic of the 1967 original, or the warmth of Eddie Murphys 90s reboot, this cynical reimagining is as lifeless and dead ey ..
Games Radar
1.5
Dolittle at times borders on the unforgivingly terrible. All the magic ingredients were there, yet the end result is empty, unsatisfying, and instantl ..
Star Burst Magazine
2.0
Downey here feels less like hes making an ambitious choice and more like hes making a needlessly overcooked one, a la Johnny Depps recent career outpu ..
Nz Herald
2.0
Like the CGI itself (which, at least, isnt Cats level dodgy), there are too many voices that dont feel matched to the animal were seeing on screen.
Digital Spy
2.0
Robert Downey Jr. returns to the big screen, not as a genius scientist in a high tech suit saving people and the world, but as a genius doctor in a ba ..
Cleve Land
0.5
Now its opening as just Dolittle, a cinematic Frankensteins monster of poop jokes, fart jokes, itchy butt jokes, talking animals, wonky CGI, and Rober ..
Screen Crush
2.0
How does director Stephen Gaghan go from making the gripping political thriller Syriana to this
Ft
4.0
But theres a refreshing light heartedness and good nature about this film that I liked more than I was expecting.
Stuff
3.8
The two directors roll with ease between raucous comedy and raw drama, to considerable effect, just as they crank up the tension on any number of occa ..
Ar Kansas Online
1.5
Aiming for the kind of wide appeal, family friendly adventure of the Pirates of the Caribbean movies but ending up closer to the B movie dreck of Lieb ..
Film Racket
2.5
Unconnected sequences without any causal glue that managed to unite them.
2.0
Dolittle is not a good movie, and I dont think its an effective entertainment either.
1.5
Though, perhaps thats how it goes with pretty much everything made for distractible kids.
Vanity Fair
1.0
Downey swung big with his first post Marvel project but just because you CAN reboot a franchise doesnt mean you should.
The Sun
1.5
A production that achieves the dubious distinction of combining too muchness with not enoughness: too much tumult and chaos, not enough dramatic focus ..
Wsj
1.3
Whether or not the movie is faithful to Hugh Loftings original vision doesnt matter here.
Big Picture Big Sound
2.0
These anachronistic elements would work in a more self aware satirical film, but Dolittle doesnt have the capacity for that.
Film
1.0
A mushy disaster of a childrens movie that might even bore kids as much as adults.
Scmp
0.5
What you cant forgive is how badly Dolittle squanders everything else .
Io9 Gizmodo
2.5
Kids of all ages may find plenty to enjoy herein, but the kindergarten to pre tween set is likely to receive the most benefit which means it isnt for ..
Movie Crypt
3.0
Dolittle is a fun family film with quite a few memorable characters.
Movie Web
0.0
It is with deep and abiding regret that we report the passing of Robert Downey, Jr. one of the last of his generation of trailblazers over to the dark ..
Sandiego Reader
2.5
The story is pretty thin, and some more nuance would have been welcome (even The Adventures of Tintin had some neat thematic ideas to go along with th ..
We Live Entertainment
1.5
I dont care about anyone or anything anywhere anymore, I think Dolittle says. (
The Ringer
2.0
The script is credited to Dan Gregor, Doug Mand and director Stephen Gaghan, a fine filmmaker but one whose previous real life films like Traffic and ..
Dead Line
4.5
Dolittle doesnt get anywhere near that 1995 classic, but its still a surprisingly enjoyable and brisk adventure film.
Bitly
1.5
Sporting a half hearted Welsh accent, hes halfway between Jack Sparrow and Tony Stark, and he fails to land either.
Polygon
2.0
confused, sweaty, zigzag approach to storytelling, which waves away inconvenient details and waves in lame jokes with an equal sense of desperation.
Film Avclub
1.5
These days, money doesnt buy quality, but it often does buy competence.
The Verge
3.1
Annoying accent and cartoonish humans aside, Dolittle is a fast paced, often charming adventure with some dark moments that would make the Brothers Gr ..
Post Gazette
4.5
This is a family oriented romp brimming with wise talking animals, lighthearted action set pieces, and abounding flatulence.
The Daily Beast
3.0
This is a lifeless family film that never finds the right tone, which results in a film too serious for its own good and too dull to even be so bad th ..
Bowling Green Daily News
0.5
He doesnt care, but if the queen goes, so does the nature preserve where he lives.
Alternate Ending
0.5
His performance as Doctor Dolittle isnt even notable, which is the greatest waste of the entire movie.
Lainey Gossip
3.8
For a fun time to dispel the gloom of January, Dolittle is just what the doctor ordered.
Seattle Times
3.0
He doesnt want to deal with humans and, instead, focuses on the animals in his sanctuary.
The Mary Sue
1.5
But this whirligig of bad wisecracks doesnt give us a second to care about anything.
Seven Day Svt
1.0
This scene also explains why Dolittle loses the honorific Dr. theres nothing honourable about it.
National Post
0.5
If only there were an antidote to the ailments of this oddly charmless and misbegotten movie.
Original Cin
1.0
The animals are not funny not even for younger viewers or even interesting.
The Australian
1.5
The result is a film thats so convoluted and poorly constructed, that one can only wonder just how unintelligible the first cut was.
The National
1.0
Aside from Michael Sheen (who made me laugh), every joke falls completely flat and its grating.
Rendy Reviews
1.0
Aside from Michael Sheen (who made me laugh), every joke falls completely flat and its grating.
Rendy Reviews
1.9
Thank goodness we didnt have to wait more than a couple of weeks into the year to hit our first big budget, military grade stink bomb of 2020.
Third Coast Review
1.0
Dolittle should keep those aged 10 and below entertained with its cute animals and fart jokes. But for the rest of us, Iron Man cannot save the day th ..
The New Paper
2.0
Superficial charm cant save a film with poor characterization as well as a bizarre and ultimately disappointing lead performance.
Cultured Vultures
1.5
That seems like an unbearably cynical notion, one that ignores the wondrous possibilities of good childrens entertainment.
Winnipeg Free Press
2.0
Watchable despite Downeys strange whispery accent due to the sumptuous and imaginative production design and the stellar voice talent for the CGI anim ..
Movie Mom
1.5
Its not easy to explain how a screenwriter of this level of experience has composed such a cumbersome story.
El Pais (Spain)
1.0
This latest incarnation Dr. Dolittle, starring Robert Downey, Jr., is for kindergarten age children only.
Theepoch Times
2.0
The famous Tony Stark looks exaggerated, mainly in his vocal tone and certain gestures, so it is difficult to feel that his performance is credible.
0.6
Its essentially an animated film, fronted by a live action Downey and Michael Sheens one note villain.
Datebook Sfchronicle
1.3
Somehow, this version manages to be even worse than the 67 model a remarkable achievement, really.
Film Frenzy
1.5
It is a confounding calamity of a motion picture, splitting the distance between prestige drama pathos and Minions level child pandering.
Spectrum Culture
1.5
Love talking animal movies, but even the charismatic Robert Downey, Jr. cant save this film from cinema oblivion. Doolittle loses the charm of the fra ..
Wp Me
1.0
Dolittle is a big budget misfire, a CGI riddled wreck that doesnt look nearly good enough visually to make up for its hollowness.
1.5
Lets not forget that hes a tremendously talented actor, but theres no getting past this misfire.
Film Ireland
2.0
Woof. Robert Downey Jr and an all star Oscar caliber cast cant do enough to save Dolittle from being a jumbled and incoherent disaster.
The Only Critic
1.5
And, alas, a stirring score by Danny Elfman cannot elevate DOLITTLEs entertainment value.
Kaplan Vs Kaplan
3.1
Thankfully, theres no Pushmi pullyu, that terrifying two bodied creature from Loftings stories.
Heral
2.5
Everything about it feels bland and conservative, a made by committee Hollywood product thats about as generic and flavorless as movies get.
The Dispatch (Lexington, N ..
3.1
Overacting aside, the new Dolittle is, though absolutely ridiculous in most ways, a lot of fun, and filled with some valuable life lessons.
Film Festival Today
2.0
The kind of sprawling rugrat targeted outing thats naturally intended to be a family friendly charmer for the holidays, this exhaustingly busy stinker ..
Adelaide Review
3.0
In the long history of remakes, reboots, and re imaginings, this one falls right down the middle.
Mac Guff
1.5
Its story and script are terribly boring and uninteresting as it almost never aims its sights on telling a compelling story with interesting character ..
Battle Royale With Cheese
1.5
And thats when this sweet PG frolic becomes less Paddington and more South Park.
World Wng
3.0
Curiously, the passed gas in question doesnt involve fire, which feels like a missed opportunity.
Crooked Marquee
3.0
Sure, there were too many passing gas gags, and a certain amount of lazy, rude jokes expected to fly over the kids heads and entertain their folks, bu ..
Aarp
4.0
With a great cast, stunning visuals and a good story, it is a fun, family film that will bring a smile to your face.
FlickDirect
1.0
Much like Cats, theres a real sense of bewilderment watching Dolittle and while it may hold some kind of fascination with very, very young audience me ..
Entertainment Ie
3.1
One can see the seams at every turn, along with the grinding labor it took to get this movie over the finish line. But even in its disheveled state, t ..
Movie Cricket
2.5
Everything about it feels bland and conservative, a made by committee Hollywood product thats about as generic and flavorless as movies get.
From the Front Row
3.0
The stay over in Monteverde is quite fun, though not really awe inspiring enough for an adventure film.
Caution Spoilers
2.0
The A list voice cast here is impressive Emma Thompson, Rami Malek, John Cena, and more but Dolittle doesnt have much impact.
Chesapeake Family
2.0
Nothing says madcap, free spirited weirdo like neglecting personal hygiene and developing emotional fragility thanks to soul crushing depression.
The Reader (Omaha, NE)
2.0
But its one thats terribly off putting and ultimately rather annoying.
The Jam Report
1.5
The beloved character has been ruined in this dull and lackluster movie.
La Nación (Argentina)
2.5
No animals were harmed in the making of this movie. Just careers.
Student Edge
2.5
Overwrought and narratively opaque, Gaghans Dolittle isnt sufficient for a pun of its name.
812 Film Reviews
1.5
Potty Humor & Talking Animals Why did my kids like this movie so much Talking animals and potty humor.
Mama's Geeky
4.5
This family friendly fair isnt breaking any records, but it is a fun way to spend a couple of hours.
Digital Journal
2.3
It doesnt even matter what happens, because this script lacks any real framework.
The Hollywood Outsider
1.5
The high priced talent involved in this fleabag film project is remarkably baffling.
Flick Feast
2.0
Though we largely root for the Kims, Bong doesnt allow anything as simple as rich versus poor, good versus bad.
Metro News
2.0
Dolittle is a messy and lazy comedy that doesnt have much to say, and thats perfectly okay.
ComicBook.com
1.5
In their defense, its not just the actors fault things dont quite gel.
KCCI (Des Moines, IA)
3.0
A movie that is voluntarily old fashioned and extremely faithful to the stories written by Hugh Lofting.
Fotogramas
2.0
Even the talented Downey Jr. feels like hes acting, but in his case, thats not necessarily a bad thing.
Ex Press
1.5
Photo via Universal Pictures At least, DOLITTLE doesnt feel that way.
idobi.com
2.5
It almost works; there are genuine laughs, and theres an excess of charisma thanks to all those stars.
Pitts Burgh Magazine
1.5
Whilst it certainly isnt the worst childrens film out there, it is quite disappointing considering the calibre of people involved.
The Digital Fix
3.0
Overall, this isnt a film for parents so much as its a film for their children.
But Why Tho? A Geek Commun ..
2.0
I say things look professional because they dont always look good.
Fanboys of the Universe
3.0
Dolittle does very little, but in this instance, a little is just enough.
Movie Show Plus
3.1
As youre watching the film, youll be hard pressed to pick out the voices, not because you dont know your movie trivia, but because the camera doesnt h ..
Wtop
2.0
There are problems all over the shop here, with almost every story turn truncated and rushed as if the narrative has been repeatedly chopped, reshaped ..
VultureHound
1.3
An unintelligible and uninspired family adventure that wastes the talent of its impressive cast.
2.0
A misfire beyond epic proportions that contains far too unintentionally funny moments for a cast and crew boosting TEN different Academy Award winners ..
KSDK
1.0
Dolittle is the sort of film that believes a vicious tiger named Barry getting kicked in the groin by a gorilla and exclaiming Oh, my Barry berries! i ..
The Lamplight Review
2.5
Some of the action is well executed and entertaining when the visual effects hold up, but theres a distinct unevenness to the look of the film through ..
The Lamplight Review
1.5
When it comes to childrens movies, most parents welcome anything that will keep their kids attention for 90 minutes.
CultureMap
0.5
Dolittle is the third film iteration of a story inspired by characters from the 1920s childrens book.
Stabroek News
1.5
Dolittle isnt a terrible film. Its just a terribly generic film in an era when weve been bombarded with kids oriented movies that have talking animals ..
2.5
The film lacks energy and proves to be nothing more than a collection of questionable narrative and acting choice that results in a movie thats a laug ..
Reel Talk with Chuck and P ..
3.5
Demand for yet another Dr. Dolittle movie is admittedly low, but the fun, funny, and visually rich Dolittle justifies its existence to a surprising de ..
Asheville Movies
2.0
This 2020 movie is the first version of Dr Dolittle to feature a dragon having a set of bagpipes removed from her posterior. And thats not a recommend ..
Movies 4 Kids
1.0
Blame it on the tepid screenplay, which cant seem to find the right balance between attempting a would be poignant adventure tale filled with self dis ..
Casey's Movie Mania
2.5
Lamentably, all the acting cred in the world cant save a film weighed down by a rudderless script and intermittently flat visuals, resulting in a fun, ..
North Shore News (Vancouve ..
1.5
Dolittle director Stephen Gaghans previous credits dont exactly line up with a big budget live action/CGI family comedy including work on Traffic, The ..
The Beat
1.5
We all expected more from Downey, but unfortunately his Dolittle is not very likeable.
The Sun Daily (Malaysia)
2.0
Overall, the film isnt sure what it wants to be, and though the fart jokes might have your kids giggling, Dolittle probably isnt going to make the lis ..
VitalThrills.com
2.5
Emma Thompson as a parrot/resident exposition source is solid, but doesnt surpass her brilliant yeti from Missing Link.
Planet S Magazine
1.0
A spectacularly ugly exercise in focus groupthink that tries to please everyone, and thus inevitably pleases no one.
Dare Daniel
1.5
The only consistent element is noting that Robert Downey Jr is officially powerful enough as a top billed star that once he decided to start doing thi ..
2.0
Kids will likely find Dolittles chatty animals amusing but this isnt simply a movie about wise cracking beasts.
Richard Crouse
3.0
As a vibrantly coloured, loud, rather ridiculous, age appropriate adventure film, its very much in the lane it needs to be; and, sometimes, theres not ..
The AU Review
2.0
This isnt a bad family watch when youre sitting around in quarantine, looking for something new.
Lola Lambchops
1.0
At face value, the film is simply a childrens movie with some Pirates of the Carribean elements mixed in.
CinemaDebate
1.3
Does this mean the sequel will feature vampire Mdflys continued revenge If so, Oh, please dont go there!
Sarahs Back Stage Pass
3.1
Most problematically, it leaves its main character underdeveloped, despite a reasonably enjoyable performance from Avengers: Endgame star Downey in hi ..
The News-Herald (Willoughb ..
3.0
Downey Jr. knows how to keep an audiences attention and younger kids may be enchanted with the CGI talking animals. But no one over 7 or 8 years old w ..
Insider
1.5
The results are kitschy and sloppy, and the movie doesnt come together.
Phoenix Magazine
3.0
Not quite live action Lion King level, but definitely nothing to sniff your dog nose at, the new Dolittle movie holds its own as a hybrid CG animal mo ..
2.0
At least it looks an expensive movie, even if all the extra work cant prevent the story and tone from being a dogs dinner.
The Sunday People
1.3
A big budget train wreck in which things go so awry that it cant even be said to be strictly for the dogs.
Philadelphia Inquirer
3.0
All in all, this isnt a deep or inventive adventure, but it still has enough moments of fun to entertain undemanding viewers.
The News International (Pa ..
1.9
Thompson isnt the only A list celebrity to lend her voice to this sinking ship.
Dr. Filmlove's Film Review ..
1.5
A very broken and disjointed and tone deaf loose adaptation of a 98 year old childrens book.
SooToday.com
1.5
The story is silly and hyperbolic. The performances are manic, at times ... But Dolittle is sure to charm a new generation of kids willing to take a j ..
KOMO News (Seattle)
2.5
Dolittle is tonally at war with itself, chopped to bits by editing, and discombobulated in ways that are reminiscent of but lack the cult appeal of 20 ..
Atom Insider
1.5
Dr. Dolittle has to pull a set of bagpipes out of a dragons bum. Now I know its a kids movie, and some kids might think thats funny, and in the right ..
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