Disclosure: I received a copy of the movie below in exchange for my honest opinion. All opinions are my own.
Our Review of Dolittle
Directed by Stephen Gaghan, Dolittle is based on a story by Thomas Shepherd.
Dr. John Dolittle (Robert Downey, Jr.) is a veterinarian who can talk to animals. After a dramatic loss in his life, John goes into seclusion, until he meets Kevin (Craig Robinson). As the queen of England lies in a bed from a dire medical emergency, Dr. Dolittle is summoned to her castle. There, he determines the cause and sets out on a journey for the cure.
I really enjoyed the plot of the movie. Robert Downey Jr. is really showing his acting diversity playing this role. I’ve been so accustomed to watching him in Marvel movies as Tony Stark/Iron Man. This movie was nicely done and the CGI with the animals was superb.
I would highly recommend this movie, although I would recommend it for any age of nine years old and older, as the younger kids may get lost in the storyline, the animals are quite entertaining.
Now’s Your Chance to Own the Movie All the Animals Are Talking About:
DOLITTLE Sets Sail on Digital Today!
Heโs not just a people person! Universal Pictures Home Entertainment reignites a classic character, as Robert Downey Jr. (Avengers: Endgame, Sherlock Holmes) stars in DOLITTLE, arriving on Digital TODAY and on 4K Ultra HDโข, Blu-rayโข, DVD and On-Demand on April 7, 2020!
After losing his wife, he hermits himself away behind the high wall of his manor but is forced to set sail on an epic adventure when the queen falls gravely ill. Helping Dolittle in search of a rare cure are his rambunctious animal friendsโincluding Chee-Chee (Malek), an anxious, self-conscious gorilla; Dab-Dab (Octavia Spencer, The Help), an enthusiastic but bird-brained duck; the bickering duo of cynical, neurotic ostrich Plimpton (Kumail Nanjiani, The Big Sick, โSilicon Valleyโ) and chilly-but-chill polar bear Yoshi (Cena); as well as a headstrong parrot named Polynesia (Thompson).
ROBERT DOWNEY JR. STARS WITH AN ALL-STAR CAST OF HILARIOUS
ANIMAL FRIENDS IN AN EPIC ADVENTURE FOR THE WHOLE FAMILYDOLITTLE
STRAIGHT FROM THEATERS AND YOURS TO KEEP, LOADED WITH NEVER-BEFORE-SEEN,
BEHIND-THE-SCENES SECRETS ON THE MAKING OF THE FILM,
CAST INTERVIEWS, AND MORE!
ONLY AVAILABLE ON DIGITAL MARCH 24, 2020
4K ULTRA HDโข, BLU-RAYโข AND DVD APRIL 7, 2020
FROM UNIVERSAL PICTURES HOME ENTERTAINMENT
Universal City, California, February 13, 2020 โ Heโs not just a people person! Universal Pictures Home Entertainment reignites a classic character, as Robert Downey Jr. (Avengers: Endgame, Sherlock Holmes) stars in DOLITTLE, arriving on Digital March 24, 2020, and on 4K Ultra HDโข, Blu-rayโข, DVD and On-Demand on April 7, 2020. Own the movie all the animals are talking about and go an epic journey with a hilarious always cold bear, an anxious gorilla, a lovable giraffe, a ferocious tiger, and more! Fly behind-the-scenes with Robert Downey Jr. and the star-studded cast to explore the wild world of DOLITTLE.
The adventurous tale is brought to life with an all-star cast that includes the voice talents of Academyยฎ Award winner Emma Thompson (Last Christmas, Late Night), Academyยฎ Award-winner Rami Malek (Bohemian Rhapsody, โMr. Robotโ), Selena Gomez (โWizards of Waverly Placeโ), John Cena (โWWEโ), and Tom Holland (Spider-Man: Homecoming) and more. The film is directed by Stephen Gaghan (Syriana) and produced by Robert Downey Jr. and Susan Downey.
Robert Downey Jr. electrifies as the man who could talk to animals: DOLITTLE. After losing his wife, he hermits himself away behind the high wall of his manor but is forced to set sail on an epic adventure when the queen falls gravely ill. Helping Dolittle in search of a rare cure are his rambunctious animal friendsโincluding Chee-Chee (Malek), an anxious, self-conscious gorilla; Dab-Dab (Octavia Spencer, The Help), an enthusiastic but bird-brained duck; the bickering duo of cynical, neurotic ostrich Plimpton (Kumail Nanjiani, The Big Sick, โSilicon Valleyโ) and chilly-but-chill polar bear Yoshi (Cena); as well as a headstrong parrot named Polynesia (Thompson). Catch incredible bonus content that you can only see on the 4K Ultra HDโข, Blu-rayโข, DVD, and Digital release showcasing the making of the film and insight to all the cast.
BONUS FEATURES ON 4K ULTRA HDโข, BLU-RAYโข, DVD AND DIGITAL:
TALK TO THE ANIMALS โ Dolittle is surrounded by a motley cast of characters. Take a peek at all the fun the cast had to give each of the animals their unique voice.
ROBERT DOWNEY JR. & HARRY: MENTOR AND MENTEE โ Acting opposite a legendary actor like Robert Downey Jr. can be an intimidating experience, but Harry Collett handled it like a pro. See the unique bond the two actors formed on-set, and how Downey took the filmโs young co-star under his wing.
BECOMING THE GOOD DOCTOR โ See the process of how this team of talented artists brought this film to life, and how Robert Downey Jr. transformed into the iconic Dolittle.
ANTONIO BANDERAS: PIRATE KING โ Antonio Banderas discusses what attracted him to the project, his experiences working with Robert Downey Jr., and what he brought to the role of King Rassouli.
THE WICKED DR. MรDFLY โ Who is the nefarious villain Dr. Blair Mรผdfly? Michael Sheen dives into his character’s motivations for being Dolittle’s foil.
A MOST UNUSUAL HOUSE โ It takes a special home to accommodate humans and animals alike. Explore the unique rooms and modifications that allow Dolittle to house anyone or anything – big or small.
DOLITTLEwill be available on 4K Ultra HDโข, Blu-rayโข, DVD and Digital.
4K Ultra HDโข is the ultimate movie watching experience. 4K Ultra HD features the combination of 4K resolution for four times sharper picture than HD, the color brilliance of High Dynamic Range (HDR) with immersive audio delivering a multidimensional sound experience.
DOLITTLE 4K Ultra HDโข is available with HDR10+โข, providing a premium HDR picture quality. HDR10+ transforms your movie-watching experience with incredible brightness and contrast for each scene, delivering brighter brights and deepest darks.
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FILMMAKERS: Cast: Robert Downey Jr., Antonio Banderas, Michael Sheen, Harry Collett, Emma Thompson, Rami Malek, John Cena, Kumail Nanjiani, Octavia Spencer, Tom Holland, Ralph Fiennes, Selena Gomez, Marion Cotillard Music By: Danny Elfman Costume Designer: Jenny Beavan Edited By: Craig Alpert Production Designer: Dominic Watkins Director of Photography: Guillermo Navarro Executive Producers: Robert Downey Jr., Sarah Bradshaw, Zachary Roth, Jeff Kirschenbaum, Susan Downey Screen Story By Thomas Sheperd Screenplay By: Stephen Gaghan and Dan Gregor & Doug Mand Directed By: Stephen GaghanTECHNICAL INFORMATION 4K ULTRA HDโข: Street Date: April 7, 2020 Selection Number: 61199933 (US) / 61210589 (CDN) Layers: BD 100 Aspect Ratio: 16:9 1.85:1 Widescreen Rating: PG for some action, rude humor and brief language Languages/Subtitles: English, French Canadian, Latin American Spanish Video: 2160p UHD HDR10+ / HDR 10 Sound: English Dolby Atmos and Dolby Digital 2.0, Spanish and French Dolby Digital Plus 7.1 Run Time: 01:41:15TECHNICAL INFORMATION BLU-RAYโข: Street Date:April 7, 2020 Selection Number: 61199838 (US) / 61199908 (CDN) Layers: BD 50 Aspect Ratio: 16:9 1.85:1 Widescreen Rating: PG for some action, rude humor and brief language Languages/Subtitles: English, French Canadian, Latin American Spanish Sound: English Dolby Atmos and Dolby Digital 2.0, Spanish and French Dolby Digital Plus 7.1 Run Time: 01:41:15TECHNICAL INFORMATION DVD: Street Date: April 7, 2020 Selection Number: 61199837 (US) / 61199907 (CDN) Layers: DVD 9 Aspect Ratio: 16:9 1.85:1 Anamorphic Widescreen Rating: PG for some action, rude humor and brief language Languages/Subtitles: English, Spanish and French Dolby Digital 5.1 Sound: Dolby Digital 5.1 Run Time: 01:41:21
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