Dolittle
Director: Stephen Gaghan
Actors: Robert Downey Jr., Antonio Banderas, Michael Sheen
PlotSeven years after the death of his beloved wife, the famed doctor and veterinarian of Victorian England, John Dolittle, has become a hermit, hiding 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.
The doctor is joined on his quest by a young, self-appointed apprentice and a raucous coterie of animal friends, including an anxious gorilla, an enthusiastic but bird-brained duck, a bickering duo of a cynical ostrich and a cheerful polar bear, and a parrot who serves as Dolittle's most trusted advisor and confidante. The voyage sees them outwitting enemies and overcoming obstacles, rekindling Dolittle's passion for life and the natural world as they race to save the queen and on the way, restore a lost sense of wonder and imagination.
Writers: Stephen Gaghan, Dan Gregor, Doug Mand
Release Date: 17 Jan 2020
Runtime: 101 min
Rating: PG
Country: United States, China, United Kingdom, Japan
Language: English, French
Home Video Reviews
Dolittle: visually stunning, narratively lacking; fine for kids, not Downey's best.
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