We Bought a Zoo (Blu-ray) (2011)
Mild themes and infrequent coarse language
Following the death of his wife, a Boston newspaper columnist (the father of 13-year-old boy and 6-year-old girl) buys a dilapidated New Hampshire zoo in hopes of making a new start. Against enormous odds, he and his children, working with a small but loyal staff, not only make the improvements needed to get the zoo certified, but come to terms with their loss.
| Status: | QuickPick |
|---|---|
| Run time: | 124mins |
| Origin: | UNITED STATES |
| Aspect Ratio: | 16:9 |
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Member Reviews (11)
11 Member
Reviews
stevegask
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Loved it - good heart tugging family film! Watch it - you'll love it if you have a soft heart. Steve
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Great movie for Adults and kids.
JS
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Really enjoyed this movie. Well worth watching. 7/10
twisties and nuts
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good family movie- we have a 12 yo girl and its hard to find suitable films. Story was believable and excellent photography
L.Wake
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Brilliant
broady
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Great family film. The fact that it's a true story made it even better. A father and 2 children are looking for a fresh start after the death of his wife (childrens mother).
stanarosa
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A great family movie. Enjoyed it.
Cameron
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A really nice feel good movie. I think anyone can enjoy this film
BrianM
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Oh what a mess of a movie. Bad scripting, lack of character development, particularly with support players, sloppy direction and so much sentimentality. The movie did not convince on any level- some scenes were ludicrous..the snake escape, the over-the-top zoo inspector, the opening day crowd waiting at the fallen tree. Give me a break. This "Based on a True Story" nonsense has to stop. The real zoo was in England, not America. This should have, at least, been acknowledged at the end. Damon tried and initially the litrtle girl was cute...but she quickly became irritating. One and a half stars. The extra half for Scarlet Johannsen who was very real and warm.
David Stratton's Beard
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This movie is great as family entertainment. Even if you don't have a family. The animals are wonderful. The little girl is just so cute. I'm glad I'm not her Dad, I couldn't refuse her anything. Oh, and disclaimer: Anything with Scarlett Johansson gets high marks from me.
Gee Bee
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Great family movie- loved it