Writer/Director Stephen
Gaghan’s Dolittle is a delightful film for both young and old.
Queen Victoria (Jessie Buckley)
has been poisoned by Lord Badgley (Jim Broadbent) and her heir, Lady Rose
(Carmel Laniado), enlists the help of the reclusive Dr. Dolittle (Robert Downey
Jr.) to save her life.
The only possible solution
is a rare herb on a hidden island. With
the help of a young boy (Harry Collett), a timid gorilla (v. of Rami Malek), a crafty
parrot (v. of Emma Thompson) and a menagerie of other animals, Dolittle sets
sail, pursued by Lord Badgley’s henchman (Michael Sheen) and a British warship
to prevent him from succeeding.
It’s the animated
characters that makes this film a special treat.
I give Dolittle
a 4 out of 5.
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