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Zookeeper

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5.4/10 • 1.6K

2011-07-061h 42m

ComedyRomanceFamily

Don't talk to the animals...unless they talk to you first.

Kindhearted Griffin Keyes is one of the best-loved caretakers at the Franklin Park Zoo, but he's more comfortable with the animals than with females of his own species as proven by his failed marriage proposal to the self-absorbed Stephanie several years ago. The animals have listened to Griffin pine over her for years and, after she reappears in his life, they decide to help Griffin rekindle the relationship and become the alpha male she wants him to be. They inadvertently reveal their secret ability to talk and, after Griffin's initial shock, teach him the rules of courtship, animal-style. Surprisingly, the animals' advice really works and Griffin is about to get everything he's ever dreamed of--or is he?

Directors
Frank Coraci
Editors
Scott Hill

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  1. Kevin James

    Kevin James

    Griffin Keyes

  2. Rosario Dawson

    Rosario Dawson

    Kate

  3. Leslie Bibb

    Leslie Bibb

    Stephanie

  4. Joe Rogan

    Joe Rogan

    Gale

  5. Nat Faxon

    Nat Faxon

    Dave

  6. Ken Jeong

    Ken Jeong

    Venom

  7. Steffiana De La Cruz

    Steffiana De La Cruz

    Robin

  8. Thomas Gottschalk

    Thomas Gottschalk

    Jurgen

  9. Donnie Wahlberg

    Donnie Wahlberg

    Shane

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Wuchak

Jun 18, 2018

8/10

Fun, heartwarming dramedy with Kevin James, Rosario Dawson and… talking animals RELEASED IN 2011 and directed by Frank Coraci, "Zookeeper" is a dramedy/fantasy/romance starring Kevin James as a (you guessed it) zookeeper in Boston who enlists the aid of the zoo’s animals in his attempt to win the affections of model Stephanie (Leslie Bibb) or, maybe, fellow zoo-worker Kate (Rosario Dawson). This amusing and heartwarming movie succeeds where “Doctor Dolittle” (1998) barely gets by. It’s also more relevant to adults in light of the romantic shenanigans, albeit still family friendly. Everything hinges on whether or not the movie can pull off the animals as (talking) characters while keeping you invested in the drama. And it does, incredibly. I actually found myself caring about one of the animals in particular. As always, James makes for a likable every-guy protagonist. And Dawson is winsome. THE FILM RUNS 1 hour, 42 minutes and was shot in Franklin Park Zoo & Boston, Massachusetts, as well as Central Park, Manhattan (for the bike race). WRITERS: Jay Scherick, David Ronn, Kevin James, etc. GRADE: B+/A-

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Status
Released
Original Language
English
Budget
$80,000,000.00
Revenue
$169,900,000.00
Keywords
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