Zookeeper Reviews

Kevin James' new comedy Zookeeper may be popular with the kiddos, but slapstick humor and a cookie-cutter storyline doom it for adults.

Full Review | Original Score: 5/10

Kevin James talks to the animals in Adam Sandler-scented rom-com.

Full Review | Original Score: 2/5

With the exception of some nice moments, mainly due to Kevin James' wholesome and lovable lead, Zookeeper is a flop and should be watched at your own peril.

Full Review | Original Score: 2/5

The comedy premise is confused and underwhelming while the formulaic romance is a waste of the charismatic leads.

Full Review | Original Score: 1/5

In the pitch meeting for this movie, someone said, "I know -- let's make a movie where animals talk crazy talk."

Full Review | Original Score: 2/5

It's not quite as bad as expected, but it still makes more jokes out of the male genital region than any film aimed at children ever should.

Full Review | Original Score: 2.5/5

It's made-to-measure holiday fun, without anything unique to it and rather bland animals - apart from Nick Nolte's Bernie the Gorilla.

Full Review | Original Score: 2/5

Zookeeper is just rote. A complete lack of effort by all involved doubles down on the genuine sadness of watching a real talent waste himself.

Full Review | Original Score: 4.5/10

Vaguely misogynistic, ugly-looking, and features product placement so brazen that it would make Michael Bay blush.

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Nevermind how the animals learned to yak - the real question is who this loud, dull elephant dung is aimed at.

Full Review | Original Score: 1/5

Why is Kevin James a top-billed movie star? When did this happen? Why is it happening?

Full Review | Original Score: 1/5

If you take the talking animals out of it, it would be truly unwatchable. As it is, it's the work of uncaring hacks and lazy Hollywood players cashing paychecks at the expense of family audiences worldwide. (Full Content Parental Review also available)

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Kids may get a few laughs out of the talking animals, but any parent unfortunate enough to have to tag along might want to consider bringing a blindfold and some earplugs to ease the pain.

Full Review | Original Score: 1/5

The eighty-million-dollar-blockbuster equivalent of watching your 'wacky' friend do funny voices over a wildlife documentary.

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Give Kevin James this much credit -- the dude leaves it all on the field, even when the movie's bad.

Full Review | Original Score: 2/4

I couldn't help but wonder who this weird romantic/animal comedy was aimed at when the film gets suffocated by a tedious love chasing travesty that would confuse kids and bore the hell out of enduring adults.

Full Review | Original Score: 1/5

...having a monkey throw poo on you for an hour and a half would probably be more entertaining than this flick.

Full Review | Original Score: 2/10

James can be a funny guy, but the lack of laugh-worthy material in Zookeeper stretches his comedic abilities past the breaking point.

Full Review | Original Score: 1/4

Lock the cage and throw away the key. 'Babe' this is NOT.

Full Review | Original Score: 2/5

Yet another slacker no-effort film, with another soundtrack filled with 80′s songs just because that's the last time producer Sandler listened to the radio.

Full Review | Original Score: D

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