ZOOks
ZOOks

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ZOOks

2018
Movie
90 min
Dutch

A contemporary fairy tale about humans and nature, with kings, good guys, bad guys, and young heroes. Thirteen-year-old Robin lives in a world where nature is taboo. Plants are dirty, butterflies are dangerous, and the forest is strictly off-limits. The reign of terror of King Ferdinand and his Bureau for Nature Control (BNC) keeps humans and nature at a safe distance from each other. One day, Robin's mother Marjolein disappears during a mission in the forest. Against her better judgment, Robin ventures into the forest in search of answers. There she meets Wolf, an "enfant sauvage." He seems to know more...

Insights

IMDb3.5/10
Rotten Tomatoes12%
Metacritic28/100
Google Users35%
Director: Dir. Kevin JamesGenres: Comedy

Plot Summary

A down-on-his-luck man, desperate for money, decides to join a zoo's new, but highly dangerous, 'fight-or-flight' survival challenge. The challenge, however, turns out to be more than he bargained for, pitting contestants against wild animals in a chaotic and comedic battle for survival and prize money. He must use his wits and a surprising amount of luck to make it out alive and with the cash.

Critical Reception

ZOOks was met with overwhelmingly negative reviews from critics, who largely panned its predictable plot, uninspired humor, and reliance on slapstick. Audience reception was similarly lukewarm, with many finding the film to be a disappointing comedic effort.

What Reviewers Say

  • Relies too heavily on tired comedic tropes and predictable gags.

  • Lacks originality and fails to deliver genuine laughs.

  • A forgettable comedy with a weak premise and execution.

Google audience: Google users generally found ZOOks to be unfunny and poorly conceived, criticizing the weak script and lack of engaging characters. While some viewers appreciated Kevin James's physical comedy, the majority felt the film was a waste of time and effort.

Fun Fact

The film's premise was reportedly inspired by a viral internet video showcasing unusual animal interactions, though the actual production bore little resemblance to the source.

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