![]() ![]() In the film version, still mourning the death of his wife, Ben Mee wants a new start. ![]() The film is based on the real-life story of British journalist Benjamin Mee, who bought Dartmoor Wildlife Park with his family when his wife became ill, refurbished it and reopened it as Dartmoor Zoological Park in 2007.įor Hollywood purposes, his story serves only as inspiration and is shifted from Devon to California. Of course, you can’t beat the winning combo of kids and cute animals, but idiosyncratic director Cameron Crowe (Almost Famous) thoughtfully balances whimsy and wisdom with bears and tigers. The tender and moving We Bought A Zoo features Damon the family man because, for all the movie’s cute kids and sentimentality, he is the warm-hearted and convincing heart of this uplifting flick. He has to deal with money shortages, lack of knowledge, sceptical staff – headed by zookeeper Kelly (Johansson) – and a host of awkward animals.įorget Matt Damon the action man star of The Bourne Supremacy. Grieving widower Benjamin Mee (Damon) decides to reconnect with his teen son Dylan and young daughter Rosie by taking over a run-down zoo. Matt Damon, Scarlett Johansson, Elle Fanning, Thomas Haden Church. ![]()
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