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"Dr. Dolittle" made its debut in first place at the North American box office, while "Mulan," in which he's the voice of a wisecracking dragon, was No. 2. "Dr. Dolittle," which stars Murphy taking over the character played by Rex Harrison in the 1967 version, earned an estimated $29 million in ticket sales during its opening weekend, according to industry estimates Sunday.

In the latest release, computer-generated special effects allow the animals' mouths to move as they talk. The film's opening surpassed Murphy's "The Nutty Professor," the actor's last comedy. "We're happy that we achieved such a broad audience," said "Dr. Dolittle" producer John Davis. "We've got older people, younger people, teen-agers loving it It's gratifying because this was supposed to be a broadly appealing movie." "Mulan" earned $17.3 million! for the No.

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(In Stereo) 'R' Ihis dyir 3 wife. (In Stereo) 'PG-13' ithreaenegbya, woman's success as a writer. (In Stereo) 'R 7 Relations Co. Inc. The film is based on an ancient Chinese story about a girl who; dresses up like a man to take her ailing father's place to fight invading Huns.

"Mulan" fell only 24 percent from its opening weekend, surpassing Disney's usual decrease of between 30 and 40 percent, said Phil Barlow, president of Buena Vista Pictures Distribution. "The Lion King" fell 31 percent during its second weekend. "I think the country is falling in love with this Barlow said. Two other Disney films remained in the Top 10: "Six Days Seven Nights" was No. 6 and "The Horse Whisperer" held No.

10. "The X-Files," the movie spinoff of the popular TV show, fell to No. 3 this weekend with $13.6 mil-lionafterleadingtheboxofficein its opening last weekend. "Out of Sight" opened with $12.9 million and holds the No. 4 spot in the box office.

Here are estimated grosses foi the top movies at North American theaters for Friday through' Sunday. Final figures were expected today. 1. "Dr. Dolittle," $29 million.

2. "Mulan," $17.3 million. 3. "The X-Files," $13.6 million. 4.

"Out of Sight," $12.9 million. 5. "The Truman Show," $8.6 million. 6. "Six Days Seven Nights," $7.6 million.

7. "A Perfect Murder," $5.4 million. 8. "Hope Floats," $2.3 million. 9.

"Can't Hardly Wait," $2.2 million. 10. "The Horse Whisperer," $1.9 million. John Martin and is so normal, sensitive and uncritical that you'd think she wasn't related to the Barones. It turns out she's not- "People's Century 1900-1999," PBS at 8: The outstanding series continues with "Brave New World," which chronicles the dawn of the Cold War and its consequences.

"All McBeal," FOX at 8: Ally (Calista Flofrkhart) represents a transvestite prostitute (Wilson Cruz, "My So-Calred Life," on a charge that means mandatory prison. Repeat. "Cybill," CBS at 8:30: Cybill (Cybill Shepherd) is stunned when Zoey's (Alicia Witt) Italian boyfriend (Bruno Campos) makes a passat her. (Bruce Greenwood) decide that to give their baby's life meaning, they will donate her organs. Her heart eventually ijinds its way to Alice's baby.

Although the anguish of both -Mptttfents is portrayed effectively, 'the ethical questions raised are given short shrift. In order for the donor heart to be preserved, the baby must "die" clinically, but be kept "alive" physically. After Karen's baby is born, she begins to stop breathing, is pro-nounced dead and is then hooked up to a respirator. Though a controversial procedure, it's done without outside objection or intervention in the movie. That point aside, "Heart of a Child" is a stirring story with final scenes that are guaranteed to bring tears to your eyes.

HIGHLIGHTS "Suddenly Susan," NBC at 7: Susan (Brooke Shields) makes a bigger mess out of Jack's (Judd Nelson) divorce when she accidentally mentions that he once spent the night on her couch. Repeat. "Everybody Loves Raymond," CBS In the first of back-to-back repeaS chaos rules when a radio psychologist (Mary Kay Adams) interviews Debra (Patricia Heaton) for a book on families. A better episode follows at 8 when an aunt from Italy (Argentina Brunetti) pays a visit 1994 NBC melodrahrepeated oh Lifetime at 8. It reminds us that life itself is a gift and sometimes a miracle.

Late in their pregnancies, Karen Schouten (Michele Greene) and Alice Hole (Anne Jillian) are told by doctors that babies will survive only a few days after birth. Tests show Karen's daughter will be born missing part of her brain. Alice's sort will have a terminal heart condition. Karen and her husband I confess though it's hardly a secret it takes a lot to impress me when it comes to TV movies. So when a good one comes around in reruns, I try to be generous.

Tonight you can tune ift ja TV movie that's worthy because it does exactly what it sets out to do: Touch your heart with a true" story that is as real as life gets. Parents and certainly couples who are trying to conceive their first child will connect with "Heart of a Child," a fact-based High school film harmless Nary Lusk 7JSS MULAN (C TODAY AT UM-M-lM-m4M hlill)lilH0UiMl THE TRUMAN SHOW (PC) TODAY AT THE X-FILES (PC I J) TODAY AT and makes a. goofy appearance as a wise stripper. She cautions Preston about fate. Then, the geek becomes a rock star; t'he prom queen shows intelligence; and the jock meets with misfortune.

While these outcomes are predicable, the psychosis is appealing. What we learn is that today's telfns are not that different from past generations. Some are headed for disaster. Other are career bound. Most find themselves stuck in the middle, dealing with the fact thareality may bite but life is what you make it.

Can't, Hardly Wait is a good teen flick because it has a useful mix of humor, discontent, and candor. The message may not be visionary. The storyline may not be Ozzie and Harriet. But the mindless antics and weird personalities make Can't Hardly Wait a nice distraction. Green) arrives.

He's looking for any girl who will have him. Green's (Radio Days) acting is somewhat enjoyable, even though his character is empty. The class smart aleck is played by Laureen Ambrose. She shows up to point out the hypocrisy. While her sarcasm is old, her presence adds punch.

Can't Hardly Wait is best when it unravels the teenage mind. All the important issues are addressed: peer pressure, relationship conflicts, distrust of authority, individualismand identity dilemmas. The dance party acts like teenage nirvana for a while. Its unraveling is slow but we're entertained by the unhappi-ness. It begins when the warina-be rapper gets locked in the bathroom with the smart aleck.

Later, Jenna Elfman A lanky nerd (Charlie Kormo) arrives at the party. He devises a plan to humiliate Mike, the egotistical jock (Peter Facinelli) who has tormented him in school. Mike makes an appearance. He tries to humiliate his ex-girlfriend (Jennifer Love Hewitt). He also tries to convince his buddies to dump their girlfriends.

Preston (Ethan Embry), a regular, nice guy, is there. His goal is to get a date with the prom queen, Amanda (Hewitt). He has hadacrushonherforfouryears. This part of the film works a lot like Say Anything except these characters aren't witty. Hewitt's wide-eyed acting is similar to her role on "Party of Five." She may be likable on "P05," but she doesn't stand out here.

A wanna-be rapper (Seth DS. DOLITTLE (PC-1J) TODAY AT OUT OTSICHT TODAY AT MMdMB-MI A PERFECT MURDER (I) TODAY AT 1 JNiSKHS-MI HOPE FLOATS (PCI J) TODAY AT GODZILLA ffCH) TODAY AT 17 DEEP IMPACT (PC-I3) TODAY AT rah Kaplan and Harry Elfont who co-scripted A Very Brady Sequel) Can't Hardly Wait is an entertaining cross between "My So-Called Life" meets Say Anything and American Graffiti. Can't Hardly Wait compresses the spirit of these films into one night of lewd adolescence, Even though we've seen the jokes and characters before, the result is harmless. Most of the film concentrates oxi running gags or high school pranks. Can't Hardly Waitl843 is a colorful high school romp now playing Manhattan.

The film takes place at a dance party. A group of dissatisfied teens celebrate their high school graduation. Several character types are represented at the party: a nerd, a prom queen, ajock.aniceguy', and a smart aleck. All have obstacles to their goals. Most learn that the trials of high school have significance.

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