Dr. Dolittle 4-Pack: DVD Review (2008)

The ongoing war between the litter box and fire hydrant set, now with a fourth film added to the mix--the straight-to-DVD "Dr. Dolittle: Tail to the Chief."

The set begins with Eddie Murphy's 1998 remake, which remains the best of the lot. The second film is the worst, and the third nixes Murphy all together in favor of Kyla Pratt's Maya Dolittle, who is saddled with talking animals at a dude ranch.

In the "Tail to the Chief," Maya finds herself at the White House, where she and her dog Lucky must keep the First Dog on a short leash.

All of this is strictly for the tween crowd, but moments are cute. However, those expecting new ground to be dampened will be disappointed. Nobody involved in this franchise is willing to toy with the formula.

Grade: C+