We Bought A Zoo

It's an adventure... with lions, tigers, and bears... oh my!

After a tragic loss, a family makes a big move hoping to help improve their healing process and ends up owning a troubled wildlife park with a motley crew of critter caretakers. Director Cameron Crowe has assembled Matt Damon, Scarlett Johansson, Elle Fanning, an adorable little girl, a moody teenager, and some awesome zoo animals actors in this touching true story that will make you laugh and cry. It's a heartwarming film dealing with grieving and finding 20 seconds of courage.

Alien gives it 3½ "why not" stars out of 4.