Review of Doctor Dolittle (1967) by Linda S — 11 Apr 2007

I loved this movie, don't ask me why though!!!

This review of Doctor Dolittle (1967) was written by Linda S on 11 Apr 2007.

Doctor Dolittle has generally received mixed reviews.

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By Carlo F (1) on 24 Apr 2011

The critics hated it. Well, it's for kids, not critics, and I saw it as a kid and absolutely adored it…

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By Lady D (826) on 01 Nov 2011

Unfortunately -- even as escapist fare -- it's a failure due to its lifeless, meandering plot, and characters…

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By Patrick F (771) on 20 Jan 2015

Too many haters for this wonderful film. The acting, songs, dancing and overall performances put today's crop of pathetic actors to shame…

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By Eric P (911) on 20 Sep 2009

Fun for children, enjoyable for adults, Doctor Dolittle is an extravagant, hilarious, and musically elaborate movie…

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By Leigh W (80) on 25 Apr 2010

I love this movie - especialy the giant sea snail…

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By Scott R (2,451) on 11 Sep 2013

One of my all time favorite movies. The songs, sets, and story are set into my memory from childhood and will remain there forever…

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By Kyle M (2,387) on 02 Jul 2014

A difficult watch due to the over-reliance on numerous tropes, as well as Newley's quasi-irish(?) accent throughout…

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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 Byron B (1,084) on 29 Aug 2010

The original and the much better version…

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One of my all-time favorites…

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