Dolittle
PG, 2020, Universal Pictures
Director:
Stephen Gaghan
Starring:
Robert Downey, Jr., Antonio Banderas, Michael Sheen
Plot:
A physician who can talk to animals embarks on an adventure to find a legendary island with a young apprentice and a crew of strange pets.
1
Dolittle plays chess with Chee-Chee the gorilla
Themes: Communication, Competitiveness, Diversity, Gifting, Mind Games
2
Dolittle treats squirrel, is begged to help Queen
Themes: Communication, Duty, Gifting, Helping Others, Misunderstanding
4
Determined boy rides giraffe to board ship
Themes: Bravery, Determination, Escape, Risk
5
Dolittle enlists a friendly whale for help
Themes: Boldness, Creativity, Helping Others, Success, Teamwork
6
Tiger is easily distracted from his mission
Themes: Confronting Evil, Distraction, Focus, Gullible
7
Gorilla risks life to save Dolittle
Themes: Courage, Fear, Fighting, Self-Sacrifice, Victory
8
Man given second chance wastes it on self
Themes: Foolishness, Hidden Danger, Redemption, Second Chance, Self-Examination, Selfishness
9
Dolittle successfully treats dragon
Themes: Helping Others, Ministers, Remedy, Sickness, Wisdom
10
Dolittle and animals save Queen
Themes: Animals, Government, Healing, Misunderstanding, Sickness, Teamwork
12
Hermit lives in seclusion to avoid getting hurt
Themes: Community, Fear, Isolation, Relationships
13
Man tries to minimize sin of stealing
Themes: Conscience, Convictions, Sin, Stealing
14
Bad circumstances make man ready to quit
Themes: Giving Up, Hopelessness, Quitting