SpuffyWeb Sadly Over-hyped

Pacionsbo Absolutely Fantastic

mraculeated The biggest problem with this movie is it’s a little better than you think it might be, which somehow makes it worse. As in, it takes itself a bit too seriously, which makes most of the movie feel kind of dull.

Kamila Bell This is a coming of age storyline that you've seen in one form or another for decades. It takes a truly unique voice to make yet another one worth watching.

Jackson Booth-Millard The first film was pretty funny, and the sequel wasn't absolutely awful, and what is the one thing that is inadvisable when you can't the big leading star to do another one, a straight to DVD film, but here it is. Basically Dr. John Dolittle's youngest daughter Maya (Kyla Pratt) has grown into a teenager, and has evolved considerably gaining the full ability to talk to animals, just like her father, and despite being an antisocial individual more interested in scientific projects. Believing herself to a freakish gift, and getting in a little bit of trouble with her mother Lisa (Kristen Wilson) catching her with mischievous friends, Maya is sent with and dog Lucky (Norm MacDonald) to the Durango ranch. She is hoping there to find herself, it is owned by Jud Jones (John Amos), with his son Bo Jones (Walker Howard) by his side, and the place is surrounded by animals from the near woodlands, and of course the stable horses. While there Maya is making sure no-one suspects her of being different, giving herself a fake surname, and she tries her best but fails when animals come up to her and want problems solved or just chats. But her talent comes in very useful when a neighbouring ranch wants to take over and Maya reveals her real self, use her ability to help save Durango, she in fact gains more respect that rejection she expected. So the ranch enter themselves against their rival in the local rodeo competition to win the $50,000 prize, which of course they do, and in the end Maya gets her first kiss with love interest Bo. Also starring Luciana Carro as Brooklyn Webster, Tommy Snider as Clayton, Chelan Simmons as Vivica, Phil Proctor as Stray Dog and Drunk Monkey, Paulo Costanzo as Cogburn the Rooster, Friends' Maggie Wheeler as Brown Hen and Fluffy Hen and Gary Busey as Butch. Pratt has grown into a very attractive young woman, if it wasn't for her prancing around (forgive the pun) I may have turned off, although saying that, I was bored throughout. With its TV made feel, and the most atrocious cheesy dialogue, including from the animals with their not as interesting as maybe previously special effects, this is an absolutely awful sequel fantasy comedy. Pretty poor!

Wizard-8 When I saw the first "Dr. Dolittle" movie (on free TV, naturally - there was no way I was going to pay to see it!), I thought that would be enough for me. I didn't see part 2. But when the opportunity to see this sequel came to me, I decided to take a chance, seeing that Eddie Murphy (an actor I can't stand) wasn't in it. (As well, I got a free opportunity to see this movie as well.) For a made-for-DVD movie, the production values are pretty good. Not theatrically lavish, but the movie looked pretty good. The movie has some positive messages about being yourself, and the humor is not as crude as some other "family" movies (though there is the occasional questionable element, like one teen being socked in the crotch, and one animal saying he has the "runs".) That's about all I can say that's positive about this movie.The characters (except maybe for the ranch boss and his son) aren't very likable (even the female heroine.) The movie is also stretched out noticeably - there's about enough story for an hour-long drama for TV (with commercials.) It doesn't help that the story is VERY predictable. There is also the problem I had with the first movie - if the animals are so smart to be able to communicate with the Dolittles, then why do they act like stupid animals with the other humans instead of doing what they think? (And why does no one notice their mouth movements when they are speaking to a Dolittle?) I've seen plenty of worse made-for-DVD movies, but I was still seriously bored, and I think older viewers will feel the same. There must have been plenty of young fans of this movie, because as of this date, there have been TWO MORE sequels in this series sent to video stores! Kids might like these movies, but parents, you can surely expose them to better family movies than this! P.S. - Gary Busey must have REALLY needed the money to have contributed to this movie!

philcollin55 To be completely honest with you, This movie is not that bad. OF course it is no where near as good as 1 and 2 but you have to keep in mind that with out Eddie Murphy it was gonna be an uphill battle.At least we have Maya and Mrs. Doolittle, But you know who the focus should have been on, LUCKY. The only times I laughed during this movie were when Lucky was on screen.Norm MAc Donald is very funny. They should have focused their attention on Lucky and worked around him and not Maya. Come on who doesn't like talking dogs.I give it a 5 out of 10 and only because of Lucky. Remember in parts 1 and 2 Lucky (norm)was pretty much the second most important character second only to Dr. Doolittle (Eddie Murphy).

ronandboys323 Dr. Dolittle is back... well sort of. This time around the story focuses on the baby of the family Maya Dolittle who is coming into her own as a teen but with one problem, she has this annoying gift to be able to communicate with animals like her father and sister. Eager to help her find herself, her mom (Kirsten Wilson returns) insists that she goes to a Ranch to find herself and she learns that her annoying gift may be the miracle that is needed to help an old farmer save his ranch. Great story with great family fun with some old and lovable characters (Maya, Mrs. Dolittle, Lucky and the monkey) and some new ones. (her camp friends) If you liked the first 2, you'll definitely like this one!