Zookeeper

2011

Action / Comedy / Family / Fantasy / Romance

73
Rotten Tomatoes Critics - Rotten 13% · 130 reviews
Rotten Tomatoes Audience - Spilled 41% · 25K ratings
IMDb Rating 5.2/10 10 68273 68.3K

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Plot summary

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?

Director

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Frank Coraci

Top cast

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Sylvester Stallone as Joe the Lion
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Don Rickles as Frog
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Adam Sandler as Donald the Monkey
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Jackie Sandler as TGIF Waitress
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936.53 MB
1280*534
English 2.0
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23.976 fps
1 hr 41 min
Seeds 8
1.88 GB
1920*800
English 5.1
NR
Subtitles
23.976 fps
1 hr 41 min
Seeds 36

Movie Reviews

Reviewed by jonnyhavey 4 / 10

"Man Vs. Gorilla : Pointless Infatuation"

Kevin James ("The Dilemma") is in his element in "Zookeeper" portraying a very familiar character and is even more likable than before. Therefore, Director Frank Coraci ("Click") centers the film around Smith's slapstick comedy to salvage a poorly written script by Jay Scherick and David Ronn ("Norbit"). Horid scriptwriting commences as James's character Griffin Keyes proposes and rejected by his girl friend Stephanie (Leslie Bob, "Iron Man 2") solely on the basis that he was a zookeeper. Five years later, he is more dedicated than ever to the zoo animals, but is still trying to get over her. He has a new woman in his life named Kate (Rosario Dawson, "Unstoppable"), an animal doctor at the zoo, but is too infatuated with his past to read the signs. Meanwhile, Griffin is trying to connect with the zoo's Gorilla Bernie, but is having no luck. Stephanie then reenters his life looking to change Griffin once again. Griffin is determined to do anything to win her back. However, she is in a complicated relationship with a man named Gale (Comedian Joe Rogan) causing Griffin to have to compete for Stephanie's attention. He has no idea where to start until the animals at the zoo give him advice after breaking their biggest rule of not talking to humans. With a little added help from Kate he gets very close to changing his personality for good, but realizes in the end that he is meant for bigger and better things. Ken Jeong ("The Hangover: Part II") and Donnie Wahlberg (CBS's "Blue Bloods") also star as zookeeper in this film.James has the clear stand out performance, but is strongly supported by an all-star comedic voice cast including Nick Nolte (Bernie the Gorilla), Adam Sandler (Donald the Monkey), Cher (Janet the Lioness), Sylvester Stallone (Joe the Lion) Judd Apatow (Barry the Elephant), Jon Favreau (Jerome the Bear) and Faizon Love (Bruce the Bear). Each animal is personified entertainment in their own way; however, the pair of bears conjure the most laughs. Kids will enjoy the childish predictable plot while older viewers will only be interested in the unlikely friendship that forms between Griffin and Bernie the Gorilla creating a hint of sentiment in the film.With two of the worst scriptwriters in Hollywood responsible for its screenplay it is not a surprise that after the exposition of the film there isn't any reason to pay attention to the story. Henceforth, the conclusion is inevitably predictable, but Director Coraci evidently wanted to telegraph it even more. Leslie Bob's poor acting and portrayal of Stephanie as a horrible human being make it completely obvious that Griffin will never be with her. The biggest indicator of mediocrity comes in the form of "The Hangover" and "Community" favorite Ken Jeong as he skates through the movie on the track to pointlessness.First "Mall Cop", now "Zookeeper" brings up the question of what odd profession James will tackle next. What ever it is James will do a solid job, lets just hope horrid writers aren't following him around in his next kids story adventure.
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Reviewed by michaelRokeefe 4 / 10

Goof-ball romantic comedy.

Griffin(Kevin James)is a keeper at a zoo like no other. He is so popular with the critters big and small, they feel his agony of not being noticed by a beautiful woman, Stephanie(Leslie Bibb). Griffin is smitten, but realizes the object of his desire is way out of his league. Trying to ease his desperate disposition, co-worker Kate(Rosario Dawson)volunteers to help Griffin get his girl. The animals that Griffin sees everyday break a code of silence...yep...they begin talking, giving him advice on how to get Stephanie's attention. Goofy and bit sappy. Then there is the physical comedy of James to laugh at. This may not be your "cup of tea", but a great soundtrack featuring Earth, Wind & Fire, Kansas, Toto, Barry White and Motley Crue keeps this romantic comedy progressing. Not really being a Kevin James fan, my favorite part of the movie is when the final credits roll to "More Than a Feeling" by Boston. There may be some voices you'll recognize coming from the zoo animals: Nick Nolte, Sly Stallone, Cher, Don Rickles and Adam Sandler. Others in the cast: Donnie Wahlberg, Joe Rogan, Stephlana De La Cruz and Robin Bakay.

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