We Bought a Zoo (2011)

Such a frustrating disappointment

Beautiful, moving film.

It's a feast for the eyes. But what really makes this dramedy work is the acting.

Watching it is like watching the spectacle of a class clown at their best: you laugh at their jokes, instigate their defiance, and "ooooh" when they get in trouble.

And maybe a tiger. Aaaaaand that's the show. I may be biased on this one. Fine, I think Damon has a cameo AND somebody may have said something that was funny. This is a good movie, Damon is pretty reliable. I think this falls under RomCom, it certainly has both. It should make you laugh and, if you're the type, it should leave you feeling all warm and squishy inside. It also has ScarJo and a tiger so I can watch this every 5 years or so.

Loosely based on the 2008 memoir of the same name by Benjamin Mee, 'We Bought a Zoo' Directed by the Terrific Cameron Crowe, is A Simple & Sweet Film, that is anchored by an Extraordinary Performance by the Irreplaceable Matt Damon.'We Bought a Zoo' Synopsis: Set in Southern California, a father moves his young family to the countryside to renovate and re-open a struggling zoo.'We Bought a Zoo' is a simple & sweet tale, about family & love. You watch Benjamin struggle emotionally & eventually rise above, with the help of humans & animals. Its a tale, that touches your heart, without ever giving in to melodrama. Aline Brosh McKenna & Crowe's Adapted Screenplay is genuinely moving. The narrative is well-paced & also affecting. Crowe's Direction is fabulous. 'We Bought a Zoo' is among his best films to date. Rodrigo Prieto's Cinematography is wonderful. Mark Livolsi's Editing is perfect. Jónsi's Score is good. Art & Costume Design are proper.Performance-Wise: As mentioned right from the beginning, Matt Damon steals the show. Damon becomes Benjamin & portrays him, with heart & soul. Damon has delivered many remarkable performances in his career, but his work in 'We Bought a Zoo' is his finest. Scarlett Johansson offers great support to Damon, in a performance that is weighed by merit. Thomas Haden Church is first-rate, as always. Colin Ford & Maggie Elizabeth Jones are excellent. Elle Fanning is adorable. John Michael Higgins leaves a mark. Others lend adequate support.On the whole, 'We Bought a Zoo' is a Gem!

Cameron Crowe's "We Bought a Zoo" stars Matt Damon as a Benjamin Mee, a single father who purchases a dilapidated zoo. With the help of his son, daughter and a gang of likable eccentrics, Benjamin attempts to reopen the zoo ahead of a crushing deadline.Like most of Crowe's work, "Zoo" strains desperately to be cute, magical and cosy. The film bludgeons you with cutesiness, every inch sentimental to a fault. Crowe would cite Bill Forsyth's "Local Hero" as an influence on his picture, a superior film about a man on a similar mission. Scarlett Johansson co-stars as "Zoo's" obligatory love interest.6/10 – Worth one viewing.

A movie like this is one to be better appreciated with family since the film plot is center around Family and it is inspired by a true story which is why you must watch this film.My nieces love this film and that's how I discover We Brought A Zoo. The film really one that should be watched by the whole film.The film stars Matt Damon, Scarlett Johansson, Thomas Haden Church, Colin Ford, Maggie Elizabeth Jones as our main characters for the film. Watching this film you can really tell the the cast wanted to give a performance and each one did very well in this family film. Scarlett and Matt work well together.Never would I ever thought we see a movie about owning a Zoo but for the title being "We brought a zoo" it really brings out interest as well to learn that this film was based off a true story it gives you more a better understanding for what the film is aiming forIt's just hard to give this film justice and the best way to do it is just to watch the film as you will enjoy it for being good for all members of the family The film's main focus is it story which is very well done to see a film like this that we don't see too much these days as it tells a very interesting story about starting over The acting in the film is very well done as they each bring something to the film. Also there is humor to be have in this film along with some well crafted music Just do yourself a favor and watch the film with the familyI give We Brought A Zoo an 8 out of 10