Review of Doctor Dolittle (1967) by Catherine B — 14 Jan 2007

This is the one where the guy can talk to animals...right?

This review of Doctor Dolittle (1967) was written by Catherine B on 14 Jan 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 Weston W (22) on 27 Oct 2012

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By John B (4,244) on 09 Jul 2013

A childhood favorite of mine. While it is better than the Eddie Murphy remake, it does have a number of flaws…

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By Jessica N (345) on 20 Nov 2009

Much better than Murphy's interpretation. This Doctor D. is much more adventure oriented and contains some hilarious special effects…

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By Ben P (961) on 04 Mar 2010

I always wanted to live in a giant snail, fly to the moon on a giant moth, and talk and squeak and squack with the animals - and they can talk to me…

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By Byron B (1,084) on 29 Aug 2010

The original and the much better version…

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By Jennifer X (401) on 24 Dec 2011

Just as bad and boring as Mark Harris's Pictures at a Revolution makes it out to be…

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