Dolittle movie review: Robert Downey Jr.'s post Iron Man outing does very 'little' to give him a new family friendly franchise

Dolittle is forced to forgo his hermit lifestyle post his wife's demise, to find a fabled cure on a mythical island after Queen Victoria of England falls gravely ill and her physicians fear the worst. Naturally, he's best suited for the job given his unique ability to communicate with animals and understand their emotions.