![]() ![]() In essence We Bought A Zoo is a ‘life lesson’ film about a family coming to terms with the end of one life and the beginning of another. There are plenty of comic moments but much more heart than you’d expect. I’m glad Matt Damon got involved over Ben Stiller. It’s well directed by Cameron Crowe who helmed other thoughtful pieces like Almost Famous and Jerry Maguire. We Bought A Zoo will remind viewers a lot of Life As A House, where Kevin Kline repaired a relationship with his son over the course of a building project. Does Benjamin have what it takes to re-open this attraction, and renovate his family life in the process? Based on a true story that took place in the UK, this Californian reimagining is part comedy, part family journey and all heart. ![]() But his new home turns out to be the front of a dilapidated zoo. Benjamin decides to pull up stakes and move to the country to provide his family with ‘an authentic American experience’. This production was originally slated for Ben Stiller – and you’ll soon see why – but it’s a good thing for viewers that Matt Damon had to take his place.ĭamon stars as Benjamin Mee, a single dad struggling to raise his son and daughter. ![]()
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