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Doctor Dolittle (1967)

Rex Harrison , Samantha Eggar , Richard Fleischer  |  G |  DVD
4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (122 customer reviews)

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  • Actors: Rex Harrison, Samantha Eggar, Anthony Newley, Richard Attenborough, Peter Bull
  • Directors: Richard Fleischer
  • Writers: Hugh Lofting, Leslie Bricusse
  • Producers: Arthur P. Jacobs, Mort Abrahams
  • Format: Anamorphic, Closed-captioned, Color, Widescreen, NTSC
  • Language: English (Dolby Digital 2.0 Stereo), English (Dolby Digital 4.0), French (Dolby Digital 2.0 Mono)
  • Subtitles: English, Spanish
  • Region: Region 1 (U.S. and Canada only. Read more about DVD formats.)
  • Aspect Ratio: 2.35:1
  • Number of discs: 1
  • Rated: G (General Audience)
  • Studio: 20th Century Fox
  • DVD Release Date: October 31, 2000
  • Run Time: 152 minutes
  • Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (122 customer reviews)
  • ASIN: B00004TS0D
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #60,914 in Movies & TV (See Top 100 in Movies & TV)
  • Learn more about "Doctor Dolittle" on IMDb

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So, they let both Rex Harrison and Anthony Newley sing. This 1968 family musical is classier than the 1998 Eddie Murphy remake, with all of its scatological humor. This won a couple of Oscars (Best Song, Best Effects) and was nominated for seven more, including Best Picture. At the time of release, however, this was a box-office dud. Based (in part) on the magical Hugh Lofting book, it begins in Puddleby-by-the-Marsh, England, from which the world-renowned veterinarian Dolittle (Harrison) begins his quest for a giant pink sea snail. Children should find this enjoyable for its exotic creatures, such as the Pushme-Pullyou. Most adults may not agree as readily, although some of us consider this a guilty pleasure. --Rochelle O'Gorman

Product Description

Get ready for the wildest adventure of a lifetime in the most ambitious musical production ever brought to film. Earning a 1967 Academy Award nomination for Best Picture, this dazzling fantasy turns both ordinary and exotic animals into talking, dancing and singing sensations! Rex Harrison is unforgettable in this inspiring adaptation of Hugh Lofting's classic stories. Step into the English country home of the good doctor as he performs remarkable treatments on the wildest variety of patients you could imagine. Discover his secret cures and watch with wide-eyed excitement as he and his four-legged, fine-feathered friends charm their way into your heart!

Customer Reviews

I loved this movie when I was a kid and now my kids get to fall in love with it too. M. Myles  |  32 reviewers made a similar statement
If you like animals and musicals, you'll love this movie! Lucille Musto  |  16 reviewers made a similar statement
Also, Rex Harrison WORKED to learn to talk to animals. Templeton C. Moss  |  6 reviewers made a similar statement
Most Helpful Customer Reviews
76 of 87 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Oh, Eddie Murphy... June 8, 2004
Format:DVD
What were you thinking? I'll admit the 1998 remake was entertaining, the way "Wings" is at one o'clock in the morning when nothing else is on, but, like "The Nutty Professor" Murphy's kid-friendly remake looks like a crime against cinema when placed next to its source material. First off, this is a musical with a beautiful score by Leslie Bricusse (who wrote the songs for "Willy Wonka" and "Stop the World, I Want To Get Off" with longtime partner Anthony Newley, who stars in this film). Also, Rex Harrison WORKED to learn to talk to animals. It wasn't a magical power he was born with, the man studied! He doesn't need cheesy (if well-cast) celebrity voiceovers and computer-generated mouth-movement to convince us, either. So if you want your kids to settle for second best and, as a result, drag you to mediocre kiddy-fair after mediocre kiddy-fair (which, in the age of "The Cat in the Hat" is pretty bad) let 'em have Eddie Murphy. But if you want your kids to have taste and appreciate a quality piece of filmmaking, rent this film immediately. Even if you have no kids, buy it, rent it, whatever.
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34 of 37 people found the following review helpful
4.0 out of 5 stars DOCTOR DOLITLE LOOKS GREAT ON DVD! September 5, 2000
Format:DVD
If you haven't seen the underrated original DR. DOLITLE in widescreen stereo as you will be able to on DVD, you haven't seen it! The photography is outstanding (shot in TODD-AO 70MM) and the orchestrations and songs sound great! The Laser Disc was the only way to experience this oustanding family musical...until now. Sadly, though, two of the films best songs, "Where Are The Words" and the beautiful "Something In Your Smile" were cut from the film right before its release and are not restored here as hoped; be sure to check them out on the soundtrack, available on CD (you can hear the melodies play in the overture, opening credits, and exit music). Still, this is a great looking, great sounding musical for everyone! Many muusicals of the late Sixties were unfairly compared (or indeed did try to emulate) "The Sound of Music" and "Mary Poppins" As time has gone on, they can be finally apprecaited as the outstanding entertainments some of them are, like DOCTOR DOLITTLE.
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22 of 24 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars To Hell with Eddie Murphy June 30, 2006
Format:DVD
This is a great movie, Rex Harrison is a genius, and Eddie Murphy is an idiot. This is the original story the way it is supposed to be seen, as a musical. Dr. Doolittle 1998, and its subsequent sequals is a disgrace. I could go on all day about how much I think Eddie sucks for not having done the songs, but you can look to my other review for that.

As far as Rex is concerned, there's been no one like him since. All the classics are here, "If I Could Talk To The Animals," "I'm A Vegetarian," and my personal favorite "Why Must We Treat Animals Like Animals?" All sung by Harrison in his brilliant half-singing, half-speaking style that he innovated so well all the way up through My Fair Lady.

Great kid movie too, even if it is a little bit dated, buy hey, what's the alternative? To show a movie to your kids that stars a guy who once made a living for himself by screaming the F-Word at people through a stage microphone? The choice is yours, but if you are a decent parent, I think it's a no-brainer.
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Most Recent Customer Reviews
5.0 out of 5 stars Great classic!
I loved this movie when I was a kid and my kids love it now. So many current "kids" movies are rated PG and are filled with potty humor and disrespect. Read more
Published 11 days ago by Gerald O'Neil
5.0 out of 5 stars Fabulous!
This is such a wonderful family movie. Even my teenagers loved watching this again. This is definitely a family favorite for all ages.
Published 19 days ago by CABarb
5.0 out of 5 stars Great movie!
Extremely creative, great acting, funny and entertaining for all ages! Rex Harrison is superb! If you like animals and musicals, you'll love this movie!
Published 25 days ago by Lucille Musto
5.0 out of 5 stars Purchase of DVD, Dr. Dolittle
I was very pleased with the purchase of the DVD Dr. Dolittle from Amazon. I received it in a very short time, the quality of the recording is very good, and, if you like musicals,... Read more
Published 27 days ago by Lynn Skaggs
3.0 out of 5 stars Good movie, but way too long.
This is a pretty funny movie. I like all the animals and that it is all live action. There are some good songs. However the movie is just too long in my opinion. Read more
Published 29 days ago by consumer1
5.0 out of 5 stars A Wonderful Childhood Movie Revisited
In 1967 was but a young boy and was inchanged with the movie "Doctor Doolittle."

It is wholesome family entertainment. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Steve Nichols
5.0 out of 5 stars Fun for kids
Rex Harrison does it so much better than any of the modern remakes of this movie. A very fun musical
Published 1 month ago by Moefoe
1.0 out of 5 stars Annoying
The audio was very poor. We had to turn the volume up very high to hear it. The songs were awkward and poorly sung. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Sheila E Murray
5.0 out of 5 stars Fantástico film for 8-10 years old kids
Fantastic film for 8-10 years old kids! For kids who love animals, and for kids to love animals for ever
Published 1 month ago by Ana Briones
5.0 out of 5 stars AMAZING
I LOVE LOVE LOVE this movie!!! I've watched it millions of times in my life. Never gets old, never will
Published 1 month ago by Diane Wishart
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