Dr. Dolittle 2 (PG, 2001)
common sense media says
Animal-vet antics a la Murphy; some potty humor.
parents & educators say
- 50% say sexual content is an issue
- 50% say there are positive role models
What parents need to know
Parents need to know that the movie is raunchier than the usual PG, with a lot of bathroom humor and sexual references (kids may ask what it means to be "in heat"), but it's much milder and sweeter than other Murphy vehicles like the PG-13-rated first episode and the Nutty Professor movies.
Positive role models:
Depicts a strong, sympathetic, loving African-American family.
Violence & scariness:
Some comic peril, but no one is hurt.
Sexy stuff:
Comic sexual references.
Language:
Some mild profanity and sexual references.
Consumerism:
Not applicable.
Drinking, drugs, & smoking:
One animal has a drinking problem.
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Review It
Based on 4 parent & educator reviews:
- 50% say sexual content is an issue
- 50% say there are positive role models
- 50% say there are positive messages
- 50% say language is an issue
- 50% say there's too much drinking, drugs, or smoking
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nearlyfallinstar
parent of 2 year old
parent of 2 year old
A Little Too Much "Hey, Baby"
This has quite a bit of sexual innuendo in it. The main plot of the movie is to get two bears (a rare and endangered species) to mate so that the forest they live in will not be destroyed. There are also several other bits that I guess you could call sexual come on. One of which, Dr. Dolittle gives a turtle some Viagra and he goes after his mate with gusto (nothing is shown-it's just a lead up to and cut away thing). Also the drunk monkey is a bit much and wasn't really an addition to the film. On the positive side, Dr. Dolittle is unfailingly kind as he helps people and animals. He is also very concerned with his family and involved with the ins and outs of his daughters. Not too bad, but I wouldn't let my girls watch this till they were a little older.
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masterchief117
kid, 12 years old
kid, 12 years old
a good family movie
an enjoyable family movie. some very mild language like a*s but a dog barks in the middle of it. the theme of the movie is that they have two get two bears to reproduce. for all ages i dont know why in australia the dvd is rated M(PG-13). i enjoyed watching this movie.
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Ivory121
parent of 9 and 14 year old
parent of 9 and 14 year old
What's he doin'...diggin?
Love..love...love this movie! The potty humor is goofy and gets us laughing together, which is always a plus. I found one much more family appropriate than the first Eddie Murphy version.
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mollsta1234
parent of 11 year old
parent of 11 year old
good for tweens to watch with little ones
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semen13
adult
adult
Funny through the whole movie
Dr. Dolittle (Eddie Murphy) the beloved doctor with the up-Roar-ious critter-communicating talents. This time around Dolittle plays Cupid to a bumbling circus bear to help a group of forest creatures save their habitat. With the aid of his mangy madcap animal friends, Dolittle must teach this overgrown teddy the ways of true romance in time to save his species and his home.I think this movie is a funny movie. This movie is one of the funniest movies out there. So, i recommend you watch it!
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