Review of Doctor Dolittle (1967) by Sadie H — 25 Jan 2009

I saw this as a girl and loved it. I thought that it was really cute and had a neat concept.

This review of Doctor Dolittle (1967) was written by Sadie H on 25 Jan 2009.

Doctor Dolittle has generally received mixed reviews.

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By Adam R (2,773) on 28 Dec 2013

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By Jennifer M (1,179) on 29 Sep 2012

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By Kerby H (812) on 29 May 2013

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By John K (1,706) on 02 Oct 2018

I dont know why people hate this movie I think its very charming but they need to drop the singing…

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By Nina S (222) on 19 Sep 2009

No offense to Eddie Murphy... but Rex is just so Dolittle, and Anthony and Samantha and Godfrey... classic…

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By Daniel M (2,592) on 13 Jan 2012

I don't understand the negativity of these reviews. Doctor Dolittle is tremendously fun and whimsical…

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By Alex G (1,313) on 04 Mar 2018

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By Michael T (3,420) on 11 Jan 2019

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