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Specifications: - Region 1 - Run time: approx. 151 min. - Subtitles: English, Spanish - Scene selection: static - Package: Keep case
Video Features:
Audio Features: - English: Dolby Digital 4.0 - English: Dolby Surround - French: Mono
Bonus Materials: - Theatrical trailer
Theatrical Release: 1967 DVD Release: 10/31/00 Review Date: 11/20/00
List price: $ 29.98 On-line price: $ 18.89 Pre-order price was: $ 18.89
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Dolittle (1967)
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Starring:
Rex Harrison, Samantha Eggar, Anthony
Director: Richard Fleischer
MPAA Rating: G Genre: Musical - Adventure - Fantasy Studio: 20th
Century Fox (Fox Home Entertainment) |
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Movie: B+ Video: B Audio: B- Extras: D
Summary:
"Doctor Dolittle" is a classic 1967 fantasy/musical that brings adventure
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The Story
Doctor John Dolittle (Rex Harrison) lives in Puddleby treating more animals than human patients, who slowly stop making office visit because of his lack of social ability. Matthew Mugg (Anthony Newley) and Tommy Stubbins (William Dix) are the only two people that really understand and appreciate the doctor's true dedication to these animals. Doctor Dolittle shares his dream of finding the Great Pink Sea Snail with them and is determined to raise enough money to make his dream come true. He receives a two-headed Pushme-Pullyu llama from his Indian friend and with the help of circus master Blossom (Richard Attenborough) raises enough money buy a boat.
After two terrible misunderstandings with the General Bellowes (Peter Bull) and his niece Emma Fairfax (Samantha Eggar), Doctor Dolittle is now deemed insane and must be institutionalized. As the trial proceeds, Emma realizes that the good doctor is sincere and does have the gift of talking with animals. She then wants to go on the search for the snail. Meanwhile, his pet parrot, Ms. Polynesia, helps Doctor Dolittle escape and set-off for his adventure find the Great Pink Sea Snail. Once on the boat, the crew of four and the animals experience many thrilling, funny, and exciting adventures.
The DVD debut of this worthwhile classic 1967 musical Doctor Dolittle will enchant the whole family with adventures existing only in our wildest imagination.
Video & Audio
The image quality of this anamorphic widescreen DVD is fair, considering the film is thirty-three years old. The colors are vibrant and saturated, paying tribute to the tropical animals and exotic culture costumes. The Dolby Digital 4.0-channel surround sound is well balanced and effective. The dialogue is clear and the engaging musical score beautifully enhances the mood of the movie. Beautiful music!
Recommendation
"Doctor Dolittle" won two 1967 Academy Awards for Best Special Effects and Best Song, in addition to nine nominations, including Best Picture. This classic sensation is a beautiful, inspiring, musical adventure that you and your family are sure to enjoy again and again.
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