Review of Doctor Dolittle (1967) by Daniel M — 13 Jan 2012

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

This review of Doctor Dolittle (1967) was written by Daniel M on 13 Jan 2012.

Doctor Dolittle has generally received mixed reviews.

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