We Bought a Zoo (Movie Review)
I always had a very soft spot for movies that touches on the theme of the death of a loved one. However, I was skeptical about it as I disliked Matt Damon. However, he kind of proved himself to me with this flick, at some point I was thinking to myself that even Jon Bon Jovi could’ve played the role, although I’m not sure his acting is as polished as Damon in this flick.
It’s about a family of father, son and daughter trying to rebuild and move on with their lives after losing their mother 6 months ago. The movie is filled with touching and funny moments and excellently takes us through some of the struggles each of the character has.
I did a quick status update like I always do on Facebook, to which I got a reply saying that “it’s cliche but not too cliche.”. I wonder if that saying alone is cliche itself. Our lives around us are nothing but cliches and this movie encapsulates the better cliches of love, life, death.
While some of you will enjoy it, some of you, especially the ones who have lost a loved one, will love it more. I know I did.
VERDICT: 8/10
