{"product_id":"we-bought-a-zoo-fyc","title":"We Bought A Zoo FYC","description":"We Bought A Zoo FYC DVD VIDEO MOVIE family Matt Damon Scarlett Johansson Crowe \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp class=\"proAttr productType\"\u003e\u003clabel\u003eType: \u003c\/label\u003e Movie \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"proAttr productType\"\u003e\u003clabel\u003ePlatform: \u003c\/label\u003e DVD \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"proAttr productType\"\u003e\u003clabel\u003ePublisher: \u003c\/label\u003e Twentieth Century Fox Film Corporation \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"proAttr productType\"\u003e\u003clabel\u003eReleased: \u003c\/label\u003e 2011 \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"proAttr productType\"\u003e\u003clabel\u003eMedia: \u003c\/label\u003e DVD \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cshortdescription\u003e\u003c\/shortdescription\u003eWE BOUGHT A ZOO   FYC (FOR YOUR CONSIDERATION)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWe Bought A Zoo — a warm, life-affirming dramedy directed and produced by Cameron Crowe (with producers Julie Yorn and Rick Yorn), adapted from Benjamin Mee’s memoir. The film follows Matt Damon as a recently widowed father who impulsively purchases a run-down zoo in an effort to rebuild his family’s life, with Scarlett Johansson portraying the determined zookeeper who helps them heal. Crowe’s signature blend of humor and sentiment frames themes of grief, renewal and the messy, hopeful work of parenting against a backdrop of animals and reclaimed spaces.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eArtistically, the film attracted awards attention across performance and craft categories: Best Picture (produced by Julie Yorn, Cameron Crowe, Rick Yorn); Best Director (Cameron Crowe); Best Adapted Screenplay (Aline Brosh McKenna and Crowe); Best Actor (Matt Damon); Best Supporting Actress (Scarlett Johansson); plus technical recognitions including Rodrigo Prieto’s cinematography, Mark Livolsi’s editing, Jónsi’s original score and the song “Gathering Stories,” sound editing and mixing, art direction by Clay Griffith and Wayne Shepherd, and costume design by Deborah L. Scott. Prieto’s luminous photography and Jónsi’s ethereal compositions give the film a pastoral, almost lyrical quality that elevates a modest family drama into a visually and aurally distinctive experience.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eUpon release the movie divided some critics but found a broad audience drawn to its earnestness, strong performances and emotional honesty; Damon and Johansson were often singled out for grounding the film’s sentiment in believable nuance and chemistry. Its focus on community, conservation and second chances resonated with viewers and helped spark conversations about small-scale preservation projects and family resilience. The film stands as a notable entry in Crowe’s career for marrying mainstream accessibility with attentive craft in writing, music and production design. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFor DVD Player (North American NTSC)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Twentieth Century Fox Film Corporation","offers":[{"title":"New, Sealed In Pamphlet","offer_id":51326555619606,"sku":"130832","price":18.49,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0083\/0377\/1710\/files\/202643144629861scan.jpg?v=1779182734","url":"https:\/\/www.neverdiemedia.com\/products\/we-bought-a-zoo-fyc","provider":"NeverDieMedia","version":"1.0","type":"link"}