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1. Should be called "Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Doctor Dolittle". Not only because of the group of Fantastic Beasts, but also because of the five "Harper Universe" actors - Emma Thompson, Ralph Fiennes, Jim Broadbent, Francis de la Toix with Carmen Ejogo
2. The lineup is quite luxurious. There are five Oscar winners alone: actor Rami Malek, actress Emma Thompson, actress Camarion Cotillard, best supporting actor Jim Blau Debent, Best Supporting Actress Octavia Spencer. Except for Jim Broadbent, all of them are only heard but not seen, extravagant
The main roles are as follows:
Robert Downey Jr. is a famous veterinarian with the magical ability to communicate with animals.
Emma Thompson as the wise and headstrong blue-and-gold parrot, Dolittle's most trusted advisor and confidant.
Rami Malek is a self-confessed noble gorilla who is timid and often anxious.
Ralph Fiennes as the ferocious tiger, the thug.
Selena Gomez is a docile giraffe who is friendly.
Tom Holland as a dog with glasses, quite loyal.
Marion Cotillard as the fox, cunning and clever.
3. This is the fifth collaboration between Spider-Man and Downey - the first four were Captain America: Civil War (2016), Spider-Man: Homecoming (2017), Avengers 3 ( 2018) and Avengers 4 (2019). This time, the little spider dubs a dog--the son becomes a loyal dog?
4. The audience can finally see a different Downey. This film is the first non-Iron Man role played four years after "Daddy Judge"
5. "The Fantastic Adventures of Dolittle" was adapted from the classic children's book in 1922, and after that, there were seven movie versions (the former translation of "Dr. Dolittle") in addition to this film, among which 1967, 1998 and 2001 The most well-known version is also an IP.
Extended article: Robert Downey Jr.: In the days away from 'Iron Man'
he is Dolittle
When Robert Downey Jr. was about to play a doctor who can communicate with animals in Dolittle's Fantastic Adventures, he thought, "Is there such a person on Earth?" Looking out of his mansion, he saw his pet alpaca staring blankly at him on the lawn.
In addition to his wife of 14 years, Susan (the producer, whom Downey met in 2003 while he was on "Ghostman." The two got engaged six months after their first date and married in 2005), and two two children - son Exton, seven, and daughter Avery, five, Downey also lives with dozens of animals he's raised over the past decade, including alpacas, pigs, cows, animals named Boots' goat, a flock of chickens and two cats. He immediately thought: "There is such a person, it is me! I am completely surrounded by animals!"
Downey's love for animals dates back to childhood. He recalled: "My love for animals was influenced by my dad (producer Robert Downey Sr.), who had a lot of animals in my house, and dad always named pets after the director...and the president's. Names. So we have George Washington, Stanley Kubrick and Preston Sturges (writers, directors from the golden age of Hollywood). Of these, Sturges is the closest to me, It's a hunting dog."
He said the theme of the new film is "communication and empathy"
When not filming, Downey works at the production company he founded with Susan in 2010, where he peruses the script for Dolittle's Fantastic Adventures. Downey has played many icons of pop culture and history like Sherlock Holmes, Charlie Chaplin and Iron Man, and now, there's another weird doctor, Dolittle.
Strange Doctor Dolittle comes from the classic children's book "Strange Doctor Dolittle" written by American children's book author Hugh Lofting. His prototype is a doctor named William Price who lived in Wales, England in the 19th century. Downey believes that Dolittle is a "very, very weird character" who, although not very social, can talk to animals.
The story of Dolittle's Fantastic Adventures takes place after Dolittle's wife passes away and he is indulging in pain. But when Queen Victoria is seriously ill and needs Dolittle's help to find a cure, his magical animals encourage him to act, knowing it will help ease his pain. So in Downey's view, the theme of Dolittle's Fantastic Adventures is "communication and empathy," about how humans seek understanding.
He's going to speak the hardest dialect on earth
Downey was a seasoned actor, but Dolittle presented him with a new challenge: he had to practice his Welsh accent with the help of a dialect coach. "It's definitely the hardest dialect on earth to speak!" Downey couldn't help but sigh.
Professional language trainers also agree that Welsh intonation is the most difficult to grasp in the British Isles. In fact, this is not the first time a Welsh accent has appeared on the screen. Peter Jackson insisted that Luke Evans speak in a Welsh accent when he was filming the "Hobbit" series. Evans' performance is of course outstanding, because he is Welsh himself, but for Downey, who was born in New York, USA, it is "too difficult". After the Dolittle's Fantastic Adventures trailer was released, many people noticed Downey's Welsh accent, with one even saying: "I've watched the trailer ten times and I'm still not sure if it's Downey. Welsh."
In addition, he also needed to act against the air during the filming, which was also very difficult, because the Fantastic Beasts were completely computer-generated and voiced by big-name movie stars such as Rami Malek and Tom Holland.
He's "Bobby" again
"Chaplin," which earned him his first Oscar nomination, and "Iron Man," which changed his career, are two of Downey's most important roles. "I shaped them around all my personal experiences," Downey revealed. However, with the end of The Avengers, "Iron Man" is history. Going forward, Downey doesn't know if Iron Man will ever reboot. For now, though, Downey is focused on playing Dolittle and looking for other roles that will give him a sense of excitement.
At home, Susan called Downey "Danny or Rob," and other close family members called him "Bobby" (because it sounded close to "Robert"). And people close to Downey's father called him "Bob", like when he met Tom Hanks, Hanks would call him: "Bob Downey!"
Now, after saying goodbye to Iron Man, Downey can have a more relaxed life, so he became "Bobby" again. In his spare time, he spends his time with his family, going for walks with Susan, watching a play, making pasta at home, or taking a walk on the beach in Malibu with his children. On Saturday nights, I would stay up late with the kids, then sleep in on Sundays.
Downey has started practicing yoga again, revealing: "I'm only interested in oriental martial arts." He practices Wing Chun at least three times a week and is currently adding equipment such as knives and sticks. But instead of preparing for an action movie, for him it's a physical and mental exercise, like meditation. All of this makes Downey, 55, healthier than he was when he was younger.
Tips: Eight Questions to Downey
What are you reading?
"The Twelve Rules of Life"
looking at what?
American drama "Perry Mason"
What are you listening to?
"Chances With Wolfs"
Favorite snack?
Almond Butter and Blueberry Jelly
Favorite toy?
Bought a Leica camera.
If you could, what animal would you talk to?
Ancient monsters.
What is your favorite place to relax at home?
Outside there is a sleeping basket facing the sea, and my child and I sit on it under a blanket. Avery sat on my right and Exton on my left. Then, my mother has time to read the newspaper.
your motto?
"Rules are tools." That is, no matter what you do, you have to follow the corresponding rules.
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