Matt Damon's missus is no longer with us and he has been left with two kids and a job that is no longer satisfying. He then decides to move house and have a somewhat fresh start. He takes his daughter on a little trip with some very enthusiastic estate agent who shows him many a house and then for some unexplained reason a zoo. Matt thinks a zoo would make a perfectly sensible environment for raising two children and decides to purchase said zoo. Whilst there he meets Scarlett Johansen and Dakota Fannings almost as annoying sister. Then through hard work and good spirits we are taken on a ride of discovery and good feelings that teach Matt and his family, particularly the douchebag son, how to get on with each other and deal with the past.
This film is based on a true story of a guy who actually bought a zoo for him and his family. I am not 100% sure how much of the story is true or artistic license but I would imagine not a lot. As you can probably imagine the filmmakers were quite liberal when adding the parmesan to this story and it does get a little bit strong on the palate at certain points. Most of the actors do a decent enough job and carry the story along nicely. Scarlett Johansen is a little on the annoying, saccarine side but is good enough for the bad points to become bearable. Matt Damons kids are actually very good and bring a healthy amount of life to their roles. Matt Damon himself is typical Matt Damon and is very good. Admittedly I am a self confessed Damon fan so do allow him a lot of leeway when watching his films, but god dammit I love the guy so who cares. The only really annoying person is Fannings sis who is completely over the top and downright slappable at times. Its odd because she is normally quite good, take Super 8 as a prime example, but in this she is way too over the top. Overall watching this film is a little like wading through treacle with a packet of Tuc biscuits for a break from the sweetness but I would be telling porkies if I said I didn't enjoy myself.
Verdict: 3/5
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