Zookeeper

  • 2011


MOVIE IS misbegotten unique confusing interesting entertaining
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14 % Rotten
$ 169 Million
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Positive Reviews 11
Negative reviews 84
Average Rating 1.6/5
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2.2
As a study in insanity, Zookeeper is mildly interesting. But as a kiddie comedy, its something to watch only once the little ones have worn out their .. Av Club
3.2
Its all very ho hum, though James, whos like Jason Alexander with a touch of Jeremy Piven, is still a schmo you cant help rooting for. EW
3.8
Its not the romcom thats so entertaining, anyway; its the slapstick. Rogerebert
1.0
This isnt so much a movie as a joke between James and his various comedian pals (Adam Sandler, Judd Apatow, Maya Rudolph, Faizon Love, and many more, .. Common Sense Media
2.5
Kevin James new comedy Zookeeper may be popular with the kiddos, but slapstick humor and a cookie cutter storyline doom it for adults. We Got This Covered
1.0
But thats just one foible in a catalogue of errors driven by a script that falters at regular intervals and a structure that encompasses a jumble of s .. Time Out
0.0
Which isnt to say that we dont form a relationship with these creatures.
3.1
Casting carries Zookeeper over its roughest patches. The vocal guest stars are inspired.
1.3
Unfortunately its not in the bloody siege film or the documentary about vampires. E Film Critic
0.0
Kevin James is the hero of this comedy, which boasts five screenwriters and not a single amusing moment. Telegraph
1.5
Advertisement While Coraci directed the only remotely charming boy meets girl story in the Sandler canon (The Wedding Singer), theres nothing sustaina ..
2.5
The movie starts off barely watchable and gradually ends up reasonably engaging. San Francisco Chronicle
2.0
Some sparks of comedy and fun but largely a flat and unrewarding comedy.
2.0
Zookeeper is exactly as loud and sloppy as you expected it to be, livened only occasionally by James and some of his co stars mugging from inside the .. Cinema Blend
1.0
A childrens comedy about talking animals that feels as if it were written by children or, perhaps, by talking animals. Ny Daily News
1.0
Frankly, having a monkey throw poo on you for an hour and a half would probably be more entertaining than this flick. JoBlo
1.3
Unfortunately, nobody had the good sense to call the comedy authorities and shut this Zookeeper down. The Globe And Mail
1.9
If youve been waiting for Hollywood to produce a romantic comedy with a supporting cast made up of talking animals . . . well, no, even then, Zookeepe .. Philly
2.2
Zookeeper is a dud, even with the cant miss kiddie catnip of talking animals. Philly
1.5
A dismal family comedy that even the most charitable child should find difficult to endure. One Guys Opinion
1.5
A comedy whose clich embracing stupidity borders on the surrealistic. Village Voice
2.5
All along, Griffin cant see how sweet and seemingly available the zoos eagle expert and vet (Rosario Dawson) is. Rogers Movie Nation
1.3
Its unclear whether hes the only one who can understand them, and it really doesnt matter. ReelViews
3.5
It doesnt really make much sense that hed be related to the condescending Faxon, but the film needs opposing forces and provides them in simplistic fa ..
1.3
The latest in an increasingly long line of misbegotten Kevin James comedies... Reel Film Reviews
1.8
I dont know who its for, other than people who enjoy making fun of bad movies. Eric Ds Nider
1.0
Frank Coraci gives this wretched mess the careless direction it deserves. News Review
2.0
James stays true to type as the downtrodden everyman weve previously seen him play in Paul Blart: Mall Cop and Grown Ups, but too often falls back on .. Radio Times
0.5
The Madagascar films did a much cleverer job depicting zoo life with all its quirks and foibles. Screen It
1.0
In which Kevin James yet again proves his absolute unfitness (in both senses) for the part of romantic comedy lead. Independent
1.5
If you believe that childrens entertainment doesnt have to be thoroughly moronic in the same way that childrens food doesnt have to be horsemeat you m .. The Wrap
2.0
While there is something definitely appealing about the idea of Nick Nolte as a gorilla, this never really gets off the ground, thanks to a poorly wri .. View London
1.5
I think there should be a subdivision of the ASPCA American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Audiences. Cs Monitor
0.6
This one is strictly for James hard core fans and anyone wishing to witness the sole appearance of the once mighty MGM lion on a new feature this year .. New York Post
1.5
A high concept movie falls almost as flat as star Kevin James doing pratfalls. Film Journal International ..
2.0
Its stupid, then it veers toward the absurd, but with James at its center it remains sort of sweet throughout. You cant hate James or the movie; both .. Az Central
1.9
Its a bigger slice of Horrible Bosses, thanks to Joe Rogans elbows out performance as Jamess alpha male romantic rival. Boston
0.5
The wonders of 3D, CGI and superior stunt work have all failed to compensate for the tedium of underdone storylines, bland characterisations and a bra .. Smh
1.0
Plus, hes working with pretty, nice, intelligent Kate (Rosario Dawson), who is obvioulsly attracted to him. Mountain X
0.5
I would rather lie on a bed of nails watching Dr Doolittle for a week than see a single reel of Zookeeper again. Guardian
0.5
He has nothing unique about his form of comedy, he lacks the timing and dignity of said physical humor and hes just another cookie cutter morbidly obe .. Cinema Crazed
1.5
Rather its the films sheer lack of charm that proves terminal (and interminable). Eye For Film
0.5
When you hear the giraffe yelling May Day, right at the beginning of Zookeeper, take heed; its a distress signal that we are about to witness a disast ..
1.5
Problem is: the anthropomorphized animals dont have much thats interesting to say because the hackneyed, clich riddled script was patched together by .. Susang Ranger
2.0
But Not A Total Waste Of Celluloid: There are some things that made the movie surprisingly fun to watch in spite of its confusing genre straddling. Movies
2.0
The giraffe is funny because its Maya Rudolph doing a wacky high pitched voice. Movies
1.5
Its probably time to stop fretting about Kevin Jamess movies, and to stop hoping theyll get better. Time
2.0
James is hardly the most versatile performer and his gibbering speeches, pratfalls and slapstick antics are awfully familiar. Express
1.0
Kids may get a few laughs out of the talking animals, but any parent unfortunate enough to have to tag along might want to consider bringing a blindfo .. Bullz-Eye
1.0
Nevermind how the animals learned to yak the real question is who this loud, dull elephant dung is aimed at. Total Film
1.5
Despite a good moral, it has too much adult oriented dialogue and situations for children and its too stupid for adults. Tony Medley
2.5
The movie is all concept and no execution, a few decent lines and a couple of nice sight gags not enough to make even partly worthy of a potential vie .. Movie Freak
2.8
Will most audiences mind this Probably not. Should they Of course. They deserve better and frankly, so does Kevin James. Detroit News
2.3
Zookeeper is just rote. A complete lack of effort by all involved doubles down on the genuine sadness of watching a real talent waste himself.
1.8
Not even particularly funny or entertaining, its as if they tried too hard to make a movie that appeals to everybody, but instead wound up with a movi ..
2.0
Just who will be amused by James mugging and hugging his way into the heart of a good woman (Rosario Dawson In your dreams, Kevin!) is a question that .. Herald Sun
1.5
Without James to anchor the film, Zookeeper is a botched idea thats mildly diverting at best and a confusing mess at worst. E Online
1.5
Failing to succeed as a rom com or a kids flick, this feels surprisingly flat with the animals, and Kevin James, never really coming alive. Film Ink
3.0
From the unstoppable Adam Sandler hit factory comes this pleasant, kid friendly, ultra formulaic shlub does good comedy. The Age
2.0
Its a listless comedy that strains desperately for laughs while unsuccessfully trying to invest the character moments with pathos. Digital Spy
3.5
Zookeeper is a surprisingly good time at the movies, or maybe its just too hot outside for anything in air conditioning to disappoint... It isnt just .. Tamp A Bay
1.3
Despite the voice talent, the animals dont have anything funny to say. Neither does James, serving mostly as a befuddled, clumsy straight man. Kansas City
1.5
Coraci doesnt impose much discipline, letting some scenes run wild and others peter out, their punch lines dangling. Ny Times
1.9
Kevin James (2011s Zookeeper doesnt know what it wants to be half the time. Dustin Put Man
3.1
Though silly and disposable, the films heart and physical comedy make it relatively satisfying. Christianity Today
1.5
While kids can enjoy the well intentioned, duplicitous yapping uncaged creatures, those jaded adults in the audience will likely pass the time turned .. News Blaze
2.0
The odd chuckle aside, this is for the most part lots of lame slapstick and those trademark Kevin James pratfalls. The Sun
1.0
Coupled with direction that misses the point, it is an experience of a profoundly disappointing nature. Killer Movie Reviews
2.2
Zookeeper doesnt aspire to be anything more than a mild family film diversion, though I wish it were lighter with expected messages of self worth and .. Brian Or Ndorf
1.0
The movie doesnt even really bother with suspension of disbelief once the animals start talking, its impossible to believe that we wouldnt all know th .. Io9 Gizmodo
2.5
I think theyd make an interesting comic screen couple in human form. Js Online
2.0
If its a choice between this and mucking out duty, pass the shovel. Sky
2.5
Its not quite as bad as expected, but it still makes more jokes out of the male genital region than any film aimed at children ever should. What Culture
2.5
Zookeeper is a lighthearted, harmless afternoon at the movies for the hordes of families that will be drawn to it like lions to a straggling zebra. As .. Post Gazette
2.0
Kids will be bored stiff by the protracted romance, while most human adults will find the talking animals witless. Film 4
0.5
For reasons I can no longer recall, the animals fear that if Griffin doesnt win Stephanie hell leave the zoo.) Decent Films
3.0
While certainly no classic, Zookeeper is a charming and lovably imperfect film. The National
1.0
When little kids walk out of a movie called Zookeeper and call it stupid, you know it must be really bad. Filmcritic.com
2.5
know, I know, the idea of talking animals is nothing new. But Kevin James helps make the concept funny, at least in spots (pun intended) during Zookee .. Qc Times
1.5
Shouldve been called Hey Kids, Watch A Pudgy Man Take Pratfalls And Act Like An Alpha A**hole Therell Be Talking Animals! Vue Weekly
2.5
Kevin James is about as funny as Bud Abbott, which is not a compliment. Compuserve
1.0
The comedy premise is confused and underwhelming while the formulaic romance is a waste of the charismatic leads. Little White Lies
0.0
If a worse movie is released this year, I hope I dont have to see it. MSN Movies
1.5
Yet another slacker no effort film, with another soundtrack filled with 80s songs just because thats the last time producer Sandler listened to the ra .. Movie Mom
1.0
Pushes past banality and onto the surreal plane being staked out by bad movies that are bad in a new and genuinely dispiriting way. Movie Line
1.0
And since when is zookeeper a job thats not good enough Zookeepers are awesome! * Standard Net Au
4.5
Meanwhile, Griffin becomes friends with Bernie the gorilla (Nick Nolte), who reveals why he doesnt like fellow keeper Shane (Donnie Wahlberg). Liver Pool Echo
1.9
So misconceived it spends more time on its title characters love life than on his love of animals... Gomemphis
1.5
Lets just hope Kevin James stops pissing on things long enough to realize his film career is already sufficiently soaked. Sa Current
1.5
If a thousand monkeys at a thousand typewriters can produce Shakespeare, then Zookeeper must have been banged out by one primate pecking away at a key .. Reel Times: Reflections on ..
0.5
The eighty million dollar blockbuster equivalent of watching your wacky friend do funny voices over a wildlife documentary. Ultra Culture
2.0
So if youre not an Adam Sandler fan, you probably wont find a lot to love about Zookeeper, despite the inherent, loveable lug likeability of its leadi .. American Profile
1.9
Particularly someone who doesnt mind hauling feces and taking advice from hyenas. Rss Feeds Usa Today
3.1
Cher and Sly Stallone as a lion couple Quirky voice casting helps Zookeeper rise above its kiddie film trappings barely. Washington Times
1.3
You know I love a movie with talking animals, but Hollywood seems intent on destroying the genre.
1.8
Theres little to recommend about Zookeeper, a movie thats flat, lacking in surprises and very dull. Dallas News
1.5
Movies like Zookeeper make you hate movies, restaurants, animals, and Earth. Yahoo Movies
1.3
Leave it to Zoolander to have the foresight to succinctly sum up Zookeeper. In that 2001 comedy, Owen Wilsons Hansel blares, Taste my pain, b****! a d ..
2.5
Little kids hence the G rating and those who think poop tossing is funny will be amused by Zookeeper. The rest of us are better off not feeding the an .. Toronto Star
1.0
Fans of the sight of James falling over will get a big kick out of Zookeeper, but this deranged comedy will leave everyone else scratching their heads .. Time Out Chicago
0.5
Vaguely misogynistic, ugly looking, and features product placement so brazen that it would make Michael Bay blush. Ebert Presents
2.0
Its made to measure holiday fun, without anything unique to it and rather bland animals apart from Nick Noltes Bernie the Gorilla. Real.com
2.0
With the exception of some nice moments, mainly due to Kevin James wholesome and lovable lead, Zookeeper is a flop and should be watched at your own p .. MovieFIX
1.5
Perhaps the madcap adventures of a love lorn middle aged man is not exactly kids stuff. But it sure isnt for the adults in the audience either. Dig Boston
1.0
Sometimes a kids movie is just a kids movie. In the case of Zookeeper, its a place where young imaginations go to die. Suite101.com



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