Harrison essentially reprises his Henry Higgins persona from My Fair Lady . His half-spoken singing style and "haughty" screen presence can feel aloof rather than endearing.
Despite critics' mixed feelings on the overall score, the song "Talk to the Animals" won an Academy Award and remains a beloved standard . The Bad: Pacing and Pomp Doctor Dolittle (1967)
At 152 minutes , the film is widely criticized for its meandering structure and slow first half, which can be a test of patience for modern viewers. Harrison essentially reprises his Henry Higgins persona from
“Unconscionably long, but it has a certain charm nonetheless -- mostly because "they don't make them like this anymore."” Letterboxd · 3 months ago The Bad: Pacing and Pomp At 152 minutes
Viewed today, the film contains dated stereotypes and awkward romantic subplots that haven't aged particularly well. Community Perspectives