We Bought a Zoo
2011, Kids & family/Comedy, 2h 4m
174 Reviews 100,000+ RatingsWhat to know
We Bought a Zoo is a transparently cloying effort by director Cameron Crowe, but Matt Damon makes for a sympathetic central character. Read critic reviews
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Benjamin Mee
Kelly Foster
Duncan Mee
Robin Jones
Dylan Mee
Lily Miska
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Mar 05, 2016Predictable, cliched, lazy, and melodramaticMarcus W Super Reviewer
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Jul 04, 2015Cameron Crowe aims for the Disney audience with this obvious-as-a-grammar school play crowd pleasing story about a single dad trying to raise his coming of age difficult children. I've actually given the whole film away by now except for the cute animal instagrams spread throughout. It was interesting to see Matt Damon and Scarlett Johansson cover more down to earth material than the fantasy that is so prevalent nowadays, and both actors seem to warm to the presentation as well. One aspect Crowe nails is how aggravating teens are to everyone, quite without the artifice of most productions.Kevin M. W Super Reviewer
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Apr 22, 2014This film is almost too sweet and some will find it too much to deal with. All of the cliches are here; based on a true story; dead wife; cute kid; moody teenager; cute animals; incredibly attractive zoo keeper and Matt Damon. However despite these seeming disadvantages Crowe manages to produce something that still brings a tear to your eye and a lump in your throat. Those of you who are cynical will turn their nose up at the film but if you're in the mood for a genuine feelgood experience then you can't go far wrong with this. It's no 'Jerry Maguire' but Damon is on top form and the whole thing looks great. Also got a killer soundtrack.David S Super Reviewer
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Jan 19, 2014I can't help it. I like Matt Damon. This true story about a single dad and a fresh start is likeable, even though it's kind of cobbled together.Juli R Super Reviewer
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