Robert Downey Jr. Is an Entirely Different Doctor in 'Dolittle'

Perhaps due to Eddie Murphy's iconic performance in the comedic Dr. Dolittle, Universal has opted for an entirely different style of doctor in its upcoming Dolittle. Robert Downey Jr. takes on the famed British veterinarian's mantle for the new movie, swapping the comedy trappings of the 1998 film for a fantasy theme that keeps more in line with the original book Doctor Dolittle book series.According to Universal, the new film joins Dr. John Dolittle after he disappears from society, following t...