Review of Zookeeper (2011) by Russell G — 09 Jul 2014
It is in the vein of Night at the Museum where the zoo animals get out of the cages and verbally communicate with each other at night and reveal themselves to their favorite zookeeper to help him with his lady troubles.
Judging by the previews this has bad movie written all over it. Sure, it is highly formulaic and extremely predictable, but it is harmless enough. It is mildly amusing and has a light mood that is inoffensive.
Kevin James does not overdo it and is actually likable in the lead role. Rosario Dawson is also quite pleasant in the role of the predictably perfect girl who is right in front of the antagonist the whole time.
It still underachieves and lacks a greater sense of imagination or magic, particularly with the animals. Quite simply the animals are not very funny. This actually works well as a romantic comedy, but it is a bit weak for a movie about a zookeeper taking to his animals.
The animals just have random stereotype voices that are supposed to be novel and funny, but they are not. Younger audiences will enjoy it more than adults will, but it is not a chore to sit through once.
This review of Zookeeper (2011) was written by Russell G on 09 Jul 2014.
Zookeeper has generally received mixed reviews.
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