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Dr. Dolittle 2 In contrast to Tomb Raider, Eddie Murphy's Dr. Dolittle 2 seems positively entertaining. Dr. Dolittle returns in this "adventure" as he tries to save a forest in the hinterlands of California from a nefarious logging company. His plan? Find a mate for the lone endangered Pacific Western Bear that lives in the forest. Unfortunately, his only option is Archie, a circus bear who's been completely domesticated. So Dr. Dolittle has to help Archie learn to adjust in the wild and impress Ava, the female bear. Hijinks ensue. Besides talking to the animals, Dr. Dolittle also has to find a way to talk to his oldest daughter (played by Raven-Symone, who reprises her role from the first movie), who's in the throes of a difficult adolescence. Life lessons await. Don't be fooled by the movie's commercials. Dr. Dolittle 2 is unashamedly a children's movie. Much of the humor revolves around fart and poop jokes, and the sentimental moments have all the subtlety of a Barney episode. Despite Eddie Murphy's broader appeal, I can't imagine many adults appreciating Dr. Dolittle 2. Kids aged 7-10, however, will enjoy the simple plot, obvious gags, and the plethora of talking animals. One caveat, though. The movie might not be appropriate for some children. There is an unusual amount of swearing for a movie like this, and the sexual references (mostly about animals in heat, but some horny humans as well) are surprisingly forward. Usually in a kids' flick, those sorts of jokes are oblique enough so that only the adults will laugh, but I'm not sure that's true for Dr. Dolittle 2. J. Robert Parks
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