Dr. Dolittle 2
Directed by Steve Carr
- comedy
- family
- romance
- fantasy
The story
A group of beavers ask Dr. Dolittle to save their habitat from loggers. The only hope is to get the forest preserved because it's the home of a protected bear, but there's a problem: the bear's the only bear in the forest, so she can't reproduce. Undaunted, Dolittle persuades a circus bear to help out, but he has to teach him not just the ways of the wild, but the wiles of lady bears too.
What it’s like
Bright, saturated suburban daylight and sun-dappled forest greens give this family comedy a cheerful, cartoonish sheen, with bold primary colours in costumes and set dressing and the kind of wide, evenly lit compositions that keep every gag easy to read. Sound is busy and playful: a bouncy orchestral score, sudden comic sound effects, and a steady stream of animal chatter and Eddie Murphy's rapid-fire vocal impressions. The pacing is brisk and gag-driven, with short scenes that cut quickly from one bit of slapstick to the next, and the emotional register stays warm and light: a goofy, low-stakes romp about helping animals and a bumbling male lead learning a little about romance. The intensity is very mild, with cartoonish mishaps and no real violence, gore, or menace beyond a few tense moments with loggers. It suits a lazy weekend afternoon with kids, a comfort rewatch, or anyone who wants undemanding, feel-good silliness. It is made for families and for adults who enjoy broad physical comedy and animal-centred stories.
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