Dr. Dolittle 2
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.
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Plot Summary
Dr. John Dolittle, now a respected veterinarian, faces a new challenge when he must help a group of forest animals fight against deforestation. To do this, he enlists the help of an unlikely female bear, Ava, who has been separated from her mate. Dolittle must teach Ava and her mate to fall in love and reproduce to save their forest habitat from human developers.
Critical Reception
Dr. Dolittle 2 was a commercial success, grossing over $176 million worldwide. However, it received mixed to negative reviews from critics, who found the humor to be juvenile and the plot predictable, though some praised Eddie Murphy's performance and the animal performances.
What Reviewers Say
- Relies heavily on Eddie Murphy's comedic performance and CGI animal antics.
- The humor is often silly and aimed at a younger audience, with a predictable plot.
- While not critically acclaimed, it offers lighthearted entertainment for families.
Google audience: Google users generally found the film to be a fun and entertaining watch, especially for children, praising the humor and the talking animals. Some reviewers noted that while it might not be high art, it succeeds as a lighthearted family comedy.
Fun Fact
The character of Ava the bear was voiced by actress/comedian Nicole Sullivan, who famously voiced the character of Muriel Bagge in the animated series 'Courage the Cowardly Dog'.
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