Review of We Bought a Zoo (2011) by Alex D — 02 Aug 2013

Such a tear jerker but a great story and the little girl is soooo cute!

This review of We Bought a Zoo (2011) was written by Alex D on 02 Aug 2013.

We Bought a Zoo has generally received positive reviews.

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By Lindsay E (100) on 30 Jan 2017

No, not good, I regret having watched it. The only good thing is its soundtrack and Elle Fanning's character…

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By John E (845) on 28 Nov 2016

Great feel good movie and based on a true story Must see this film…

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By Audreythomas25 (176) on 14 Feb 2016

No question this is dumb and derivative and the characters are generally obnoxious but it's raucous, energetic and enlivened by a game Olivia…

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By Epicladysponge (1,102) on 19 Feb 2016

We Bought a Zoo may look adventurous and life-changing, but the visual storyline easily gets lost track and the Zoo looks like it has an expiration…

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By Camila E (2) on 27 Aug 2018

An awesome light-hearted movie that makes that flickering little flame of hope for humanity in your heart grow two sizes bigger…

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