Dolittle

If you are going to watch a movie with a child, you can choose this movie. I also watched versions of Eddie Murphy. This movie is more beautiful. Scenarios and jokes are better. Visual effects are realistic.

You get what you expect with this film - easy to watch and a good laugh from start to finish. As family friendly as a film gets. The cast (both in person and voice over) are of the highest calibre and this only adds to the quality.

A note on Downey Jr's Doctors accent - it is a South Wales accent. Not only did I pick up on this immediately, but I would know... being Welsh and having the very accent myself. He pulls it off with a more than decent attempt.

To summarise - very good viewing.

I was worried going into this that it would be awful based on early reviews. It turned out to be a delightful, humorous family movie with CGI that would put most films to shame. Yes, there are cheesy over-the-top jokes. Yes, a lot of it is silly. Yes, the plot is simple. It's a movie for children! Robert Downey Jr was charming, Michael Sheen was every bit that classic mustache-twirling villain, and Antonio Banderas surprised me with his performance! The child actors were impressive and believable, and the voice acting was cute and probably the funniest part of the movie. Again, let me say- this is a movie intended for children that can be enjoyed by adults who aren't expecting a drama of the year. Let your inner kid out and see a movie for fun. I thoroughly enjoyed this one!

Had to write a brief review as the level of ignorance regarding RDJ's accent is astounding.

As a Welshman I can say his attempt at a Welsh accent is not a bad effort at all. Like many places around the UK we have regional variaions but RDJ does a passable version of a South Wales Valleys accent and that is no mean feat.

As far as the plot is concerned you have to remember this is a family film that's full of CGI animals. Was it great? Not quite - but there was enough fun to enjoy if you could get past the the initial shock that Dolittle wasn't from England.

Sadly it seems this was too far out of some peoples comfort zones and because of that they missed the hidden meanings of the film which circled around friends and friendship.

Dolittle is a charming trip into the world of talking animals that features amazing computer-generated imagery. In an attempt to recreate the charm of the iconic figure, Robert Downey Jr. Gives the title part a quirky charisma through his unique acting. The group of voice actors gives the animal characters more nuance and individuality by contributing their distinct styles to the mix. The film's attempt to balance heart, humor, and adventure, however, frequently comes across as inconsistent, and the plot occasionally veers off course while failing to establish a coherent story. Dolittle can make some viewers long for a more seamless and captivating narrative experience, even with its humorous moments and striking graphics.

Dolittle fails to recreate the enchantment of its source material, despite showing off amazing computer graphics and a few jokes along the way. While Robert Downey Jr.'s eccentric interpretation of the lead role is enjoyable, the storyline of the movie lacks the cohesion required to keep viewers interested. Even while the CGI animal characters are artistically amazing, the sheer number of them often overpowers the plot, making it difficult for viewers to relate to the human-animal connection at the center of the story. While Dolittle has heartfelt and humorous moments, it ultimately leaves the audience with a mixed bag of sensations and feelings since it can't seem to strike a balance between its fanciful features and a gripping story.