Dr. Dolittle 2

If you believe that animals really are little people in fuzzy suits -- and what small child doesn't? -- then the innocuous anthropomorphic high jinks of Dr. Dolittle 2 will make you very happy indeed.

Light, and vaguely right-on with its eco-friendly messaging, this sequel to 1998's blockbuster is better than the first movie...

Dr. Dolittle is not the kind of movie that rewards deep study, and it's an easy assignment for Murphy...

The humor, like everything else, is geared towards pint-sized patrons, who are apt to laugh at any funny facial expression and the occasional (or, in some cases, not-so-occasional) expulsion of gas.

Dr. Dolittle 2 is a wittier, more freewheeling extension of Murphy's 1998 blockbuster Dr. Dolittle, suggesting a healthy prognosis for the kid-friendly comedy franchise.