We Bought a Zoo (2011)
Benjamin has lost his wife and, in a bid to start his life over, purchases a large house that has a zoo – welcome news for his daughter, but his son is not happy about it. The zoo is in need of renovation and Benjamin sets about the work with the head keeper and the rest of the staff, but, the zoo soon runs into financial trouble.
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Don't listen to the negative reviews
In truth, there is barely enough story here to make a film.
Through painfully honest and emotional moments, the movie becomes irresistibly relatable
Worth seeing just to witness how winsome it is.
I didn't expect this movie to be this good. It was awesome and gives me a very nice experience. I loved all the characters especially the kid who played Matt's seven year little daughter. It was a very nice movie set up in the background of a very unusual theme which is ... A Zoo. After watching this movie, I even wish to be the owner of that beautiful zoo.
Its an awesome movie and I like the Movie very much and Its Based on a True Story so Good work by the team and very nice.Like it Very much
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.
One of those movies that make you feel good about life. It tries to convey how to find hope in the middle of despair, courage in the middle of fear, and life in the middle of death. All this is tried to brought together in a humorous, light-hearted way. The daughter of Damon's character is a show-stealer and adorable. Matt Damon puts up a strong performance as Benjamin Mee and I loved the way he had shown different shades of emotions as he struggled to raise his kids alone with the memories of his late wife. Yes this film might be over sentimental and predictable at times. The plot will not be able to keep you on the edge of your seat. However, in spite of those things it is still worth to watch the heartfelt performances. I just loved the dialogue "You know, sometimes all you need is twenty seconds of insane courage. Just literally twenty seconds of just embarrassing bravery. And I promise you, something great will come of it."