Dolittle
Robert Downey Jr. portrays Dr. Dolittle as a sad widower who has isolated himself from human society and withdrawn into his animals' companionship, lending him a quirky, kind demeanor. His moments of peaceful communication with both large and little species are actually heartwarming; they show a man mending via connection rather than isolation. With Emma Thompson 's straightforward parrot Poly acting as both comic relief and an emotional anchor, the voice cast is dependably entertaining. Rami Malek 's nervous gorilla Chee-Chee and Tom Holland 's jittery dog Jip make for real chuckles, and the animal banter has a simple, improvised beat. The entire production design is impressive. The film's journey to a mythical island feature some very spectacular imagery, especially an underwater sequence and an encounter with a dragon that, despite its strange tone, exhibits visual ambition uncommon in family fare. Dolittle's manor is a marvel of Victorian clutter and hidden...
