Review of Doctor Dolittle (1967) by Aaron T — 30 Aug 2007

Overlong and not very interesting. The book was much better.

This review of Doctor Dolittle (1967) was written by Aaron T on 30 Aug 2007.

Doctor Dolittle has generally received mixed reviews.

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By Gregg D (110) on 15 Aug 2015

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By Frances H (1,591) on 21 Dec 2017

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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 John K (1,706) on 02 Oct 2018

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So it's cheesy. Rex Harrison looks good and the cinematography is perfect and lush and the music is fun. Why not…

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