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-

Cinema has just reached a new low. I honestly never thought I would see a movie that was worse than Furry Vengeance, but I was wrong. This movie was just painful to watch. It's overly cutesy messages, clumsy and cliché plot, and unimpressive casting chokes the brain of anyone unfortunate enough to see it. Guess what the plot is? Chubby, relatable dork wants to meet a girl, so the animals try to coach him on how to date. Yeah, it made me throw up a little in my mouth just to write it. This movie would only be enjoyable to the youngest of viewers, (or someone who has never seen another movie before). The only reason I would ever recommend Zookeeper to someone else would be for revenge, and it would require something terrible to deserve this movie... like a war crime.

Zookeeper Griffin Keyes (Kevin James) proposes to his girlfriend Stephanie (Leslie Bibb) but she rejects him. Later he considers quitting to get back with her. The animals decide to help him so that he doesn't have to quit. Kate (Rosario Dawson) is his friend and a vet.Kevin James is too broad. Rosario Dawson is too hot. Leslie Bibb is too bitchy. Joe Rogan is too angry. The story is too unfunny. There is no chemistry between anybody. Rosario can't get the guy? Yeh right. In what universe? The main idea is too stupid. The writing is really terrible. There is too much to not like about the story and Kevin James is too pathetic. After a while, it all becomes unwatchable. I like most of the main actors in other things. I'm sure they will all have better success somewhere else. Good luck to one and all on your future endeavors.

Watching this monstrosity of a movie i actually felt dumber. I had seen the trailers prior to watching the film, and i admit i went in with low expectations. But I left extremely disappointed. The story line seemed to have died about 5 minutes into the film, From what i assume this movie is intended for and age group of 3-6 years of age. The unfortunate thing is that even for someone of that age there is literally no humor in the entire film. It's like if you made a movie all about fart jokes, and keep it going for and hour and thirty minutes. Why was this movie necessary, The characters are forgettable, the storyline is flat, all aspects considered the movie is plain god awful.