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Murphy plays Dolittle not as a saintly animal lover, but as a selfish, arrogant jerk who is furious that his perfect life is being ruined by a talking squirrel. His exasperation is the core of the comedy.

Before Eddie Murphy became synonymous with the curmudgeonly donkey in Shrek , he redefined his career by talking to animals in a very different way. The 1998 film Dr. Dolittle , directed by Betty Thomas, was a watershed moment for Murphy. It successfully bridged the gap between his raw, adult-oriented stand-up roots and the family-friendly box office titan he would become. dr dolittle 1998

Dr. Dolittle was a massive financial success, grossing over $290 million worldwide against a budget of roughly $70 million. It proved that Murphy could carry a family film, setting the stage for his voice work in the Shrek franchise and the subsequent Dr. Dolittle sequels. Murphy plays Dolittle not as a saintly animal