We Bought A Zoo is based on a true story. Though the original setting was England, we find ourselves in southern California in this family-friendly outing.
Our central character Benjamin Mee (Damon) is a recent widower with two young kids, and when we come in, they’re struggling. Benjamin is having a difficult time keeping himself together leaving kids Dylan (Colin Ford) and Rosie (Maggie Elizabeth Jones) a bit lost themselves. Everywhere they look are constant reminders of the wife and mother that was taken from them far too early, so Benjamin decides a change of scenery is required. With adorable daughter Rosie in tow and with the help of a very eager real estate agent, they go house hunting, finally discovering a semi-rural house that seems like the perfect fit. There is, of course, one minor detail. With it comes a zoo that is currently in default and in which the animals are running out of time.
There is a pretty good balance of humor and fun mixed with some pretty heartfelt moments as this broken family tries to pick up the pieces. We all enjoyed the story at our house, and I’d recommend giving it a view. One quick note, Elle Fanning does a pretty good job in Super 8, but don’t expect that here. Her character’s a minor part though, so that helps.
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