SummaryBased on a true story, 12 year old Tom (Art Parkinson) and his misfit friends fight to save Buster the baby elephant during the air raids on Belfast in 1941.
Directed By:Colin McIvor
Written By:Colin McIvor
Zoo
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Jun 21, 2018
70
Writer-director Colin McIvor adapts the true-ish story of how a handful of citizens came to the rescue of a baby elephant into an unlikely family film, one that will delight the kids (who see themselves portrayed as heroes) while leaving parents with a lot of explaining to do.
Jun 5, 2018
70
It all plays out more convincingly than it may sound, with McIvor layering in depth, dimension and grace. Period re-creation is also first rate and, for animal fans, there’s eye candy aplenty in the form of giraffes, lions, chimps, flamingos and, of course, one soulful elephant.
Jun 4, 2018
63
Zoo is a sweet and occasionally sad tale, told with sensitivity and performed with great charm by all concerned.
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Sep 16, 2018
8
Poignant drama with believable characters, as a group of youths, aided by an animal loving neighbor (Penelope Hilton) try and save a baby elephant during the Belfast Blitz, in 1941. Mixing many heart-warming moments with some sad ones, I thought the movie was engaging and uplifting overall.
Jul 12, 2018
6
It's not bad but I think it seems too inclined and aimed for kids and pre-adolescents audiences.
Emotive at times and slow at others, the argument is moderately original but never feels artificial while the performances are acceptable. An interesting option depending on your mood.
Production Company:
- Wee Buns
- Ripple World Pictures
- Ripple World Pictures
- Piccadilly Pictures
- Raidió Teilifís Éireann (RTÉ)
- Yellow Moon Post Production
- SQN Capital
- Metro International Entertainment
- Northern Ireland Screen
- British Film Institute (BFI)
- Bord Scannán na hÉireann / The Irish Film Board
Release Date:Jun 8, 2018
Duration:1 h 37 m
Rating:PG
Awards
Seattle International Film Festival
• 1 Win & 1 Nomination
Giffoni Film Festival
• 1 Win & 1 Nomination
Castellinaria International Festival of Young Cinema
• 1 Win & 1 Nomination
