
Dolittle
He's just not a people person.
Directed by Stephen Gaghan
Produced by Universal Pictures, Team Downey
A whimsical, family-friendly adventure about an eccentric doctor and his animal companions on a fantastical voyage, blending Victorian charm with magical discovery.
After losing his wife seven years earlier, the eccentric Dr. John Dolittle, famed doctor and veterinarian of Queen Victoria’s England, hermits himself away behind the high walls of Dolittle Manor with only his menagerie of exotic animals for company. But when the young queen falls gravely ill, a reluctant Dolittle is forced to set sail on an epic adventure to a mythical island in search of a cure, regaining his wit and courage as he crosses old adversaries and discovers wondrous creatures.
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Is Dolittle one of a kind? No. Less singular than 95% of films.
Is Dolittle easy watching? Yes. More comforting than 88% of films.
Does Dolittle end with hope? Yes. More hopeful than 85% of films.
Is Dolittle scary? Barely. Less frightening than 84% of films.
Is Dolittle violent? Not especially. Less violent than 73% of films.
Is Dolittle sad? Not especially. Less sad than 67% of films.
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