Directed by:
Cameron CroweCinematography:
Rodrigo PrietoComposer:
Jon Thor BirgissonCast:
Matt Damon, Scarlett Johansson, Thomas Haden Church, Colin Ford, Maggie Elizabeth Jones, Angus Macfadyen, Elle Fanning, Patrick Fugit, John Michael Higgins (more)VOD (5)
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Matt Damon and Scarlett Johansson co-star in this family film about a single dad who tries to give his family a fresh start by moving to a home situated in the middle of a zoo. (20th Century Fox UK)
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If I had the opportunity and the necessary funds, I would also like to own a zoo. After watching this relaxing film, this is doubly true. While it's full of clichés and perhaps overly saccharine, I actually expect all of that from a family movie for animal lovers, so I don't have the slightest problem with it. On the contrary, I was happy to be moved by the sweet story presented to me by mostly likable actors. The film also features great music. (85%)
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A a barrage of positivity that relies on the typical trademarks that Cameron Crowe sprinkles into each of his films: strong characters that you can't help but sympathize with, some sparkle between main characters, a common goal to work towards, a dash of emotions and personal attitudes that need to be changed, all adding to one of the film of the year. Crowe hasn't overstretched himself this time around, and made a modest, intimate film that is emotionally transparent and relatable, even though it's actually woefully unoriginal and ordinary. But even fleshing out the characters and dialogue and adding a catchy soundtrack is quite a feat in a production like this. The last scene is awesome.
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A film that's not afraid to deliberately move you, yet is perfectly optimistic and intentionally smiling with every thought and plot point. The whole group of teenagers, children, dedicated caretakers, and gazing animals could easily crumble into a meaningless family mess. But Cameron Crowe proves that he still has a firm hand in calming down turbulent emotions. A film for everyone. Literally.
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Yeah, why not? Why not, for once in your short life, take your own path full of bumps, where even your loved ones will lose their sense of security? Why not believe in something that others would never hope for? Why not throw away past traumas and start again? We Bought a Zoo has an unoriginal story that as a whole ends in the most unexpected way, but I absorbed the varied and beautiful flavours and feelings contained in the individual scenes, the sweetly humorous dialogue, and the overall mood and motivational atmosphere of the film with as much joy as a kiss emoji from my crush (yeah, I wish she would actually think of me at least once a month). A small film, but with a big heart and a haunting last line that almost brought tears to my eyes. 75%
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"We Bought a Zoo" is exactly the kind of undemanding film that it presents itself as. It begins with tragedy, only to end in absolute happiness. Cameron Crowe directed a film that will please you, give you hope again, that life can be beautiful. Matt Damon plays a man whose wife has died. He has two children that he wants to raise. To escape the past, he decides to move away. However, the new house will be very unusual. It includes a former zoo, where there are still animal enclosures and employees who haven't been paid for some time. Although it sounds like the biggest foolishness in his life, he decides to buy the zoo. The classic American dream can begin, with pathos, clichés, love, but also beautiful scenes. The story is simply straightforward, beautiful, touching, and kind. What holds it together are the excellent performances by the actors. Matt Damon is a guarantee, as well as Scarlett Johansson, but I was very surprised by Elle Fanning, playing a quirky girl who falls in love with Matt's movie son. With this role, Elle has surpassed her sister for me. She showed that she can act and that it suits her very well. "We Bought a Zoo" is simply an effortless, beautifully enjoyable experience. If you are looking for hope after a difficult life event, this is one of those films that can help you find it. More: http://www.filmovy-denik.cz/2012/08/lode-stud-zoo-marylin-pulnoc-v-parizi.html
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