Add yet another lousy remake to a year full of them. If Lost in Space wasn't bad enough (it ranks as one of the worst films I've ever seen), check out this poor excuse for a movie, that takes it's title from the wonderfully enchanting Rex Harrison musical. Sadly, that's all it takes. This contemporary Doolittle substitutes bathroom humor for charm.

Eddie Murphy plays the title character, a busy family man who, (if you've seen the original you'll know) discovers that he can talk to animals. Before he knows it, he finds himself assisting a large variety of clientele.

Dr. Doolittle, as directed by Betty Thomas, who made the hilarious Private Parts--boasts a huge cast of cameo voices including; Chris Rock, Albert Brooks, and Julie Kavner. None of these are all that memorable. The only voice that offers much of anything is Norm McDonald as a lovable stray mutt. He offers an occasional witty line.

The problem with Dr. Doolittle, is that it doesn't provide enough laughs. And it certainly lacks the originality that made pictures like Look Who's Talking work. Even Eddie Murphy is wasted in what could have been a pretty enjoyable film. Instead, we get a film full of stupid bathroom jokes, that make a running time of less than an hour and a half seem like an eternity.

Enough with the stupid remakes already!