ZooKeeper is a 2011 family romantic comedy film directed by Frank Coraci. The film stars Kevin James as Griffin Keyes, a kind-hearted zookeeper who is unlucky in love.
Plot:
The story revolves around Griffin, who is having trouble with relationships due to his work as a zookeeper. When he decides to leave his job to look for a more "decent" job to win the heart of the woman he loves, he is surprised to discover that the animals in the zoo can talk. The animals help Griffin learn the arts of flirting and love, which leads to a series of comedic situations.
Kevin James gives a great performance as the nice guy who is trying to find love. The film also stars Rosario Dawson, Leslie Bibb, and Joe Rogan. The animal characters, voiced by a group of famous actors such as Sylvester Stallone (lion), Cher (lion), and Adam Sandler (monkey), add a lot of humor and vitality to the film.
Comedic Elements:
The film contains many comedic moments, whether through the interaction between Griffin and the animals or through the situations he finds himself in. The script tries to exploit the funny idea of talking animals to produce fun and funny moments.
Directed by Frank Coraci, it focuses on presenting a light and enjoyable family film, without delving into any of the topics in great depth. The visual effects used to make the animals talk are good enough to achieve the comedic goal, and add a magical touch to the film.
"ZooKeeper" is a fun and light film suitable for family viewing. Although it may not be a big comedy, it provides an enjoyable and laugh-filled experience, especially for fans of family and animal films. The film succeeds in delivering a message about the importance of being honest with oneself and others, and provides some simple lessons about relationships and love.