Dolittle
2020

Dolittle

★ 5.6 / 10
IMDb
Directed by Stephen Gaghan
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Synopsis

In 'Dolittle', Robert Downey Jr. stars as a famed physician with the ability to communicate with animals. When the queen falls gravely ill, he's forced out of his self-imposed solitude to embark on a journey to a mythical island to find a cure, encountering various creatures and overcoming numerous obstacles along the way.

Did You Know?
  • Robert Downey Jr. performs with a Welsh accent in the film.
  • The movie is based on 'Doctor Dolittle' by Hugh Lofting.
  • This is Stephen Gaghan's first family film as a director.
  • Rami Malek voices Chee-Chee, a fearful but brave gorilla.
  • It's the third cinematic version of the story of Dr. Dolittle.
Iconic Quotes
  • We have no choice but to embark on this perilous journey.
  • Everybody's scared when they do something new. But they get through it.
  • We have no choice but to try.
  • If we don't succeed today, there may not be a tomorrow.
  • You're scared, but you still do it? That's what bravery is.
Editorial

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Big budget, yet poor box office performance and negative reviews.