We’re a month and a half into physical distancing, and a lot has changed. Since we’re all house-bound, we strive to maintain some semblance of normalcy by doing more of the things we love, like Family Movie Night. It’s not just for Fridays anymore!
A copy of Dolittle arrived yesterday and we took the opportunity to have a movie night on a Tuesday! My kids, ages 9 and 13, were excited to see what Iron Man did after Avengers: End Game.
Dolittle – starring a family fav, Robert Downey Jr. – received some mediocre reviews, so I wasn’t sure what to expect. But one thing I do know is that critics have panned many movies that I thought were great! So, with that in mind, we set off on the adventure that is Dolittle.
First off, I’ll tell you that my kids really liked Dolittle. One kid gave it 4 stars, and the other, 3.5 (out of 5). They are practically movie connoisseurs by now, so this is a good rating. For what it’s worth, I liked it, too. There is nothing particularly earth-shattering about Dolittle, but it has a sweetness about it that is really lovely.
Overview
The plot revolves around the title character, John Dolittle, a talented doctor who lost all direction in his life when his wife died. As the movie opens, it portrays him as a hermit, with only his animals to keep him company – that is, until one day, when two visitors arrive that give him a sense of purpose, and who will forever change his life.
Dolittle’s storyline is comfortingly familiar and its messages of grief, loss, perseverance, purpose and, most of all, friendship are especially welcome right now during these crazy, uncertain times. Being isolated, we can all relate to how Dr. Dolittle is feeling at the beginning of the movie – and rejoice when he finds purpose again, thanks to his friends.
The movie’s star-studded cast includes Emma Thompson, Rami Malek, Tom Holland, Ralph Fiennes, Jim Broadbent and more.
If you’re looking for a warm, light-hearted adventure for the whole family, Dolittle should fit the bill. 😊
Note: there are a few mildly scary parts (fire-breathing dragon; lion chasing one of the characters), but I’d say it’s fine for age 6+.
Dolittle is now available on 4K Ultra HD™, Blu-Ray™, DVD and digital.
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Disclosure: I received a copy of this movie from Universal for review purposes. As always, I only share things I love with my readers. No other compensation for this post was provided.
Sunshine H says
We love the Frozen movies.
Sandra F. says
Paddington Bear was a great movie.
Juliee Fitze says
My favorite family movie is The Descendants .
Christine says
Oh! We have so many favourite family movies! For the longest time it was Frozen, but now my daughter really enjoys Harry Potter movies…and the Twilight movies. ♀️
Christine says
For the longest time my daughter’s favourite movie was Frozen, but now it’s the Harry Potter movies. Oh, and the Twilight movies ♀️.
Amy Dell says
We love the Despicable Me franchise as well as the Wreck it Ralph movies
Rosanne Robinson says
My favourite family movie is the latest version of Lion King.
Ivy Pluchinsky says
We like the old classic Little Rascals movie.
Jonnie says
Toy Story is our favorite.
Andrea Amy says
Our favourite family movies are the jumanji movies with Dwayne Johnson.
Amanda Masters says
The entire Toy Story Saga, we cant pick just one!
Elaine G says
Jumanji is our favorite
Melissa Finn says
My favourite family movie is the Goonies! My kids love it and I love sharing a piece of my childhood with them.
Julie F says
We love Mary Poppins, the old and the new version!
Shirley O says
Jumanji is our favorite family movie.
Viv Sluys says
Hmm, I think Toy Story is probably our family’s favourite movie to watch together. My favourite family movie is Charlie and the Chocolate Factory though.
Nicole Jubleew says
Brave is our favourite.
DebP says
According to my son, it’s any Muppet movie.
Heather Swanson says
A favorite is Mary Poppins.
409cope says
Mary Poppins is a favourite to watch with my grandchildren.
Mary says
Toy Story
Nicole van der Dussen says
So many family favourites to choose from. My daughter loves Miracles From Heaven (I cry every time!). Moana is also very loved in this home
Christine De Medeiros says
The new Aladdin movie we absolutely loved it
Toby says
The Goonies!
Emily says
Elf
Vivian Dionne says
The Wizard of Oz is a family favourite.
Leanne Tricker says
All the Marvel / Avenger movies are favourites at our house!
My daughter particularily loves Spiderman, and can’t wait for the Black Widow movie. (Which I guess we have to wait longer for now…)
Lisa G. says
Frozen and I believe it is about to thaw again.
aarone says
up the movie is fantabulous
Roy H says
The Wizard of Oz
Aimee says
Love the goonies
wendy hutton says
the girls always love Cinderella
Ed says
The Frozen movies
Joy D says
Zootopia is our favourite.
Jenness M says
I introduced my kids to my fave kids movie The Secret of Nimh and they love it!
Lynn CLAYTON says
my son loves cars from disney
Marlene V says
Beauty and the Beast!
Darlene Burns says
We love Jumanji.
Janet Price says
Frozen is our favourite family movie
Caroline Lozinski says
Our family loves the oldies , like Mary Poppins , Chitty Chitty Bang Bang and Bedknobs & Broomstick!
Lynda Cook says
All the Toy Story movies!
Kim M says
Frozen
Shelley Butcher says
There are so many great movies to choose from. If I had to choose one it would probably be Moana. Although Spiderman: Into the Spiderverse is the one that’s been requested the most lately.
ducky says
Our favourite family movie is Frozen.
Wanda B says
The original “Lion King” is our favourite.
Anu Chopra says
Toy Story is our favorite family movie!
Patsy says
1983’s ‘A Christmas Story’,we watch it every year!
Bernie Wallace says
My favorite Family movies are the Monsters Inc. movies.
Janet P. says
We love all the Harry Potter series!
Florence Cochrane says
The Wizard of Oz.
Derek says
Beauty and the Beast
Mitchell Schmidt says
We love Muppet’s Wizard of Oz!
Carol Graves says
Toy Story is the best!
Silvia D says
probably would be Frozen
Krista M says
We enjoy the Jumanji movies to watch as a family!
Brad says
Despicable Me is my favorite.
Allison Matz says
I loved Hotel Transylvania.
Paula W says
I grew up knowing Dr. Doolittle so it was great to see a new version. Myself and my daughter enjoyed it.
I enjoy Cinderella cartoon most of all time.
Jeremy McLaughlin says
We like Jumanji movies.
Lisa says
I love the Despicable Me and Minions movies!
Molly says
We love everything Disney!
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