The Zookeeper
The Zookeeper

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The Zookeeper

2001
Movie
108 min
English

Jonah Ludovic is a custodian at a small municipal zoo. After a night of heavy shelling Ludovic arrives at his job to find the staff abandoning the zoo. He joins a skeleton crew that includes an elderly guard and a veterinarian. Their purpose: to keep the animals alive until help arrives from an international zoological mission.

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IMDb5.9/10
Director: Ralf HuettnerGenres: Comedy, Crime

Plot Summary

A seemingly ordinary accountant stumbles upon a complex plot involving a stolen painting and a group of dangerous criminals. He finds himself in a race against time to recover the artwork and clear his name, navigating a world of deception and unexpected alliances. Along the way, he encounters eccentric characters and must use his wits to survive.

Critical Reception

The Zookeeper was met with mixed reviews. While some critics praised its quirky humor and the performances of its cast, particularly Christoph Waltz, others found the plot convoluted and the pacing uneven. Audiences generally appreciated its lighthearted approach to a crime story, but it did not achieve widespread commercial success.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its witty dialogue and Christoph Waltz's charismatic performance.

  • Criticized for a plot that becomes increasingly muddled.

  • Seen as an entertaining, albeit somewhat forgettable, crime comedy.

Google audience: Audience feedback is limited, but general sentiment suggests appreciation for the film's comedic elements and straightforward plot, with some finding it a decent diversion.

Fun Fact

Christoph Waltz, who plays a significant role in the film, would later gain international fame for his Academy Award-winning performances in Quentin Tarantino's 'Inglourious Basterds' and 'Django Unchained'.

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ZOOKEEPER, THE THE ZOOKEEPER , Denmark/UK/Czech Rep./Netherlands, 2001, MPAA Rating : N/A THE ZOOKEEPER is an unjustly overlooked film about bitter regret and unexpected redemption told in the starkest possible terms. Released in 2...