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Guinea Pig steals the show

Eddie was in top form, "but never work with animals", because they steal the show....The Guinea Pig and dog, get all the best lines. It is a laugh from start to finish. Please watch this film you will love it.A real "feel good" film.

Very funny, but a bit too crude for a family movie

All the reviews I read in the paper about DOCTOR DOLITTLE said that it was a family movie. I consider that hard to believe considering the heavy amount of crude humor and foul language. Even though it is a bit too crude for a family movie, it is very funny. I bought it on video and watch it at least twice a month. I wouldn't say it is Eddie Murphy's funniest movie, but I would say that it is Eddie Murphy's best movie [DOCTOR DOLITTLE 2 is funnier, but not as good]. If you liked the old DOCTOR DOLITTLE movie then you will love this DOCTOR DOLITTLE remake. In my opinion, it is much better than the old DOCTOR DOLITTLE movie. This is a movie that I would no doubt give four stars. It was my favorite movie of 1998!

Sometimes cute, sometimes annoying

My friend and I rented this film, looking for some good cheesy fun. And we did get a few laughs, but some of the film just doesn't add up well. It's definiantly for the kids, for teens or adults, it doesn't work.5/10

A Black Dr. Dolittle

With the assistance of the Creature Shop originally set up by Jim Henson after 'The Muppet Movie', Eddie Murphy was able to stretch himself in the 90's through the use of puppetry and CGI. It seems that he is becoming more of a virtual actor than a cutting edge actor like Wesley Snipes and Denzel Washington. As long as we don't have to see his face, or take him seriously in a feature film, then we can tolerate and accommodate his presence on the silver screen. The concept of having a black Dr. Dolittle is fresh and relevant to the 90's, and having animals made from the Creature Shop talking back to him not only echoes the relationship between Michael Jackson and Bubbles, but also gives the Creature Shop some kudos to engage with big named actors. Murphy by himself is not cutting edge, but by association with him he is able to stand the test of time.

"...Do a li'l dance, make a li'l love, get DOWN t'night!..."

Doctor Dolittle is a hugely-funny comedy about Dr. John Dolittle (Nutty Professor's Eddie Murphy), who realises he can actually talk to animals! And while everyone thinks he's nuts, the only one who will believe him is his little girl Maya (Kyla Pratt).The computer animation is great in this film, and Murphy's performance is fantastic as usual. Kristen Wilson plays Murphy's wife Lisa, who puts in a fine performance, and a grown-up Raven-Symoné (who you'll remember as little Olivia in 'The Cosby Show') as Charisse and Kyla are both great in their roles.However, despite Eddie being at one of his funniest, it's definetely the animals that steal the show! Whether it's suicidal tigers (Albert Brooks), unhappy female pigeons (Julie Kavner), owls with sore wings (Jenna Elfman) or just a overly-hyperactive dog (Gilbert Gottfried) you'll be laughing from start to finish, with little time to breathe in between.So join Rodney (the hilarious hampster voiced by Chris Rock), Lucky, Tiger and the gang on a rollercoaster ride to find your animal instincts, with the help of the world's most famous doctor, Doctor Dolittle.

Tried to work on too many levels and did not!

Lots great components that do not work:- Superb animation Adult humour gently hidden Moral undertone to plot Gentle reminders of importance of what you do not the amount you are paid that counts San Francisco looking as lovely as it is Good characterization of the talking animals!!!! However I didn't laugh and neither did my children. Perhaps Eddie was not the right central character (suggest John Lithgow)

Comedy Re-Makes Sure Have Gone Down The Dumper: Exhibit A

Here we go again: Hollywood "modernizing" a comedy by adding tons of sleaze to a nice story and a film that was first made 30 years prior to this. There is no excuse for all the inappropriate words and sexual innuendos that are in this "family film." Give me a break! That fact that it's rated PG-13 ought to tell you something.Comedy is about the only genre of film making that I think has gone way downhill since the classic era. It's like the stand-up comics: we've gone from clean, clever material to raunchy.The fact that Eddie Murphy and (the voice of) Chris Rock play major roles kind of give you a hint of where this film goes morally. This is a famous kids story and I'm sure many parents took their children to see this film....and were totally embarrassed. If it was advertised as an adult movie: fine, I would have no problems with it. But that's not the case, and so it's a disgusting sham, typical of low-life Hollywood.In addition to the onslaught of language (which includes Jesus's name in vain three times among the other offenses) and fecal matter/fart jokes, the film basically wasn't that funny to begin with It's also not a shock, either, when you discover that Betty Thomas directed this film. This is the same woman who the year before directed "Private Parts," the story of shock jock Howard Stern. As another reviewer aptly put it, "Come back, Rex Harrison. All is forgiven!"

"Doctor Dolittle" does a lot with Chris Rock

OK, so "Doctor Dolittle" is mostly stuff that would only appeal to little kids, but it is worth seeing (I've actually never seen the original version, which I heard was a pathetic excuse for a movie). Eddie Murphy is, in my opinion, trounced in the movie by Chris Rock as the out-of-control hamster. I almost wish that they could have had more scenes with both Eddie Murphy and Ossie Davis (yes, Ossie Davis went so far as to take a role in this movie).So, this movie's nothing special, but pretty funny nonetheless. Also starring Oliver Platt, Peter Boyle, Richard Schiff, and the voices of Albert Brooks and Ellen DeGeneres (who would later co-star as the voices in "Finding Nemo").

The movie did little for me

Understandably this movie was a box-office hit and why not with the post NuttyProfessor Murphy in the lead talking to a bunch of animals with Chris Rock leading the way. However, if the viewer is looking for an artistic reason why this film was made, forget about it. The movie didn't need to be made at all; the plot was farcical and the wise-cracking animals got old in a hurry. This movie was all about generating green. If you want to see a film about Dr. Dolittle, check out the original 1927 version or Rex Harrison's classic '60's version.

One of Eddie Murphy's greatest hits

I first saw this movie at school when I was a junior in high school. I liked it so much that I bought the video when my family and I went to the Mall of America. This movie is based on an earlier version of "Dr. Dolittle" made in the 1960's. I have never seen the 60's version, but I just love this version. I liked Lucky the dog. He was funny. I also liked Rodney the guinea pig. A lot of the scenes were hilarious and there were no emotional scenes whatsoever, but we could do without one of them: the scene where the veterinarian sticks the thermometer up Lucky's butt and Lucky sucks it in. I really hated the two rats. They were annoying. I sure am glad that the owl flew after them in the end and most likely ate them. I recommend this movie for all you animal lovers out there.

At first i thought that this was just a lame movie. I was right

At first i thought that it was just about Eddie Murphy talking to some stupid animals. I was right. Some people called this movie Eddie Murphy's comeback! Who are these people? Jesus if this is the best he can come up with he can just stay away. What was the story again? I was so annoyed by all the lame jokes i forgot. I should have walked out on this one.

A Fun Family Comedy!

Doctor Dolittle was a fun family movie that stars Eddie Murphy who in this film is hilarious. This movie is full of laughs and crude humor, and it's hilarious when and what the animals in the movie say. It is a fun children's movie with humor and laughs. I give Doctor Dolittle a 7 out of 10.

One of Eddie Murphy's best

This is one of Eddie Murphy's best movies, it is entertaining,and suprisingly endearing. I think it is a vastly underappreciated film especially by critics. I reccomend this film for anybody who wants to be entertained and have a good time.***1/2

Funny. At times even hilarious. Good work on the animals as far as making them appear to talk..

Hopefully, this doc doesn't make house calls.

Here is another Eddie Murphy comedy that if you saw the trailers for it, you have seen all the best parts. This is also a movie that is more marketed to children than adults and that is another problem with it. It bogs down with a lot of sentimental rubbish as well...I don't know if it is just me, but I want to laugh when I go see a comedy, not have a message jammed down my throat. Though this one is probably good for families, the parents should be warned that they are in for a good joke here or there, but the rest of the time it is a bit stupid. Norm MacDonald is rather good as the voice of the dog and Chris Rock is recognizable as well, as for the rest of the voices who is to say who they are, no other actors with really distinct voices seem to be used. Some of the jokes may be a bit inappropriate for children, but they most likely will go over the child's head. For the most part this movie is a slow mover that just isn't all that funny for most adults. Seems like Eddie though is making a career off of this type of movie so more power to him.

Your Children Will Love It, Will You?

I have a feeling that Dr. Dolittle was intended for an audience composed entirely of children. I think I would have had a better time if I sat at home and watched a sit-com. My favorite characters in the movie were the pet hamster and the two alley mice.

Everybody leave this movie alone, it was funny!!!

This movie was good and I don't know why everybody said that it was so bad. It was way better than 2 of the worst movies of the year, Armageddon and Godzilla. Eddie Murphy is one of the funniest men today, and will always be. Loved the animal voices, especially Chris Rock, Jenna Elfman and Norm McDonald. Recommended for kids and adults, my eight year old sister loved it.

Pretty darn funny...

At least it's pretty darn funny if you don't expect to see a Eddie Murphy movie. All the animals make this movie, and especially Chris Rock as Rodney the Guinea-pig is hilarious!The story is not very good, the acting is what you'd expect from this kind of cast, the jokes may be a bit old, but I still think this one scores. I don't think of it as a children's movie though, cause a lot of the humour really passes them by. Too much irony, I presume. (Kids are not very good at that) But they'll still love it. After all, there are a bunch of cute animals in it!All in all, I have no problem recommending it to others, it's definitely worth seeing, and it provides more than enough laughs for the bucks. I saw it three times, YOU should at least see it once.

Nothing great, but undemanding fun

Okay, so this is definitely no laugh riot, but I managed to like the film in spite of all the flaws. Eddie Murphy gives a good performance, the animals are generally amusing, and the film has enough heart to compensate for the thin script and laughless segments. I didn't expect to like this film at all, and although it isn't anything great or memorable, I would still call this a pleasant surprise.

He Talks With The Animals.....

I've always thought Eddie Murphy did comedy better than action, but now I have to add honesty and integrity to his repetoire. He does such a wonderful family film here that it's almost hard to believe he got his start on Saturday Night Live. The mere concept of talking with the animals is created quite believably in the film even though you have to consider the detail that would go into such a feat actually existing. Considering the sheer diversity of the animal kingdom and the limited scope of animals to rationalize, Murphy as Dolittle would have to have considerable telepathic and clairvoyant prowess as well the data-crunching power of a computer in order to decipher instantly the motivations and inclinations of two to three animals at one time as well as come up with the human equivalent of the animal's personality. The concept of animals conversing inter-species wise would have to involve some sort of Mother Earth Theory that all animals wild and domesticated are linked by a central innate consciousness. That said, this movie is quite enjoyable despite the theories and examination it entails. Actress Kristen Wilson as Murphy's wife is a very lovely presence to the movie and former child actress Raven-Symone is becoming a lovely young actress herself far removed from that annoyingly unbearable kid she played on The Cosby Show. The rest of the cast are second stringers to the animal cast whose voices are brought to life by the vocal talents of Norm MacDonald, Julie Kavner, John Leguizamo, Garry Shandling, Jenna Elfman, Gilbert Gottfried and sounding eerily like James Belushi, Albert Brooks. This is one wonderful movie that belongs in your video collection at home.