Ethnic and homophobic slurs in a family film? Eddie Murphy's Dr. Dolittle series is now two-for-two. First the G-word was used to refer to Italians in DR. DOLITTLE (1998), and now "fairy" is used to impugn a character's masculinity in its sequel. This shameful lapse blights what is otherwise an amusing comedy based on the hero of Hugh Lofting's books, a doctor who can communicate with animals. San Francisco physician John Dolittle (Murphy) has become so famous he makes TV appearances alongside croc-hunter Steve Irwin. And the animals? They flock to him. His clients include Joey the Racoon (voice of Michael Rapaport), capo to the God Beaver (voice of Richard C. Sarafi...
Released:
2001
Rated:
PG
Length:
81 mins