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The Zookeeper’s Wife Quick Take

August 28, 2017 By Emilio

The Zookeeper’s Wife Quick Take

The Zookeeper’s Wife written by Angela Workman based on the book by Diane Ackerman Directed by Niki Caro
Rating **** 1/2

The Zookeeper’s Wife is an excellent film about a family owned zoo that is transformed into a hiding and holding area for Jews trying to escape German occupation in Poland during WWII. Jessica Chastain gives an Oscar-worthy performance as Antonina Zabinska, the wife of zookeeper Jan Zabinska. First, there is her real connection to the animals under her care. I don’t know how much was real and how much was special effects, but I was convinced that Jessica had a personal connection to these animals. Then there is the emotional range she displays throughout the film.

After watching the film, I went online to see what kind of reviews it got. I was shocked that it had only a 60% favorable critics rating on Rotten Tomatoes, but not surprised that it had a much better 78% audience score. Some of the negative comments were just ridiculous: I didn’t like her polish accent; your time will be much better spent in an actual zoo; a missed opportunity, etc… I don’t know what planet these critics come from, but I’m guessing that they are the same critics that gave the awful Guardians of the Galaxy Vol 2 film a high rating. That film was so poorly written that the half dozen or so writers responsible for such a sophomoric script should stick to sitcoms. Here’s a tip – if you’re trying to decide on what to stream and you’re considering Guardians or The Zookeeper’s Wife, you won’t go wrong with Jessica Chastain.

Written by a woman, based on a book by a woman, starring a woman, and directed by a woman. I’m all for girl power.

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