Dr. Dolittle 3

Maya Dolittle, the teenage daughter of Dr. Dolittle, discovers she has inherited her father's ability to talk to animals. When she heads off to a high-pressure "D-Camp" for privileged teens, she must learn to use her powers to save the animal sanctuary from a greedy developer. Along the way, she navigates typical teenage challenges of romance, friendship, and self-discovery, all while trying to keep her unique gift a secret.

Dr. Dolittle 3 was primarily aimed at a younger audience and received mixed to negative reviews from critics, who often found it formulaic and less engaging than its predecessors. However, it was generally considered a harmless family film with some charm, and audiences, particularly younger ones, were often more forgiving of its shortcomings.

• Lacks the charm and humor of the original films.

• A predictable plot with weak character development.

• Slightly improved by Kyla Pratt's performance, but still a pale imitation.

Google audience: Audience reviews suggest that while some appreciated the continuation of the Dolittle legacy and the focus on Maya's character, many found the story uninspired and not as entertaining as the previous installments. The animal interactions were sometimes praised, but the overall plot and humor were frequently criticized.

While Eddie Murphy starred in the first two live-action Dr. Dolittle films, this sequel focuses on his daughter Maya, with Kyla Pratt reprising her role from the previous films.