
Young Tom Hall (Art Parkinson) and his misfit friends fight to save "Buster" the baby elephant during the German air raid bombings of Belfast, Northern Ireland in 1941.... (Full plot summary below)
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Young Tom Hall (Art Parkinson) and his misfit friends fight to save "Buster" the baby elephant during the German air raid bombings of Belfast, Northern Ireland in 1941.
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| Tribune News ServiceRick BentleyOne of the sweetest, most touching, heartbreaking and uplifting movies of the year. |
| We Live EntertainmentAshley MenzelZoo is a heartfelt story that is a mix of emotions full of humor, love, loss, and hope that endures even the tribulations of war. |
| Common Sense MediaSandie Angulo ChenHeartwarming fact-based WWII drama has sad moments. |
| VarietyPeter DebrugeWriter-director Colin McIvor adapts the true-ish story of how a handful of citizens came to the rescue of a baby elephant into an unlikely family film, one that will delight the kids (who see themselves portrayed as heroes) while leaving parents with a lot of explaining to do. |
| SSG SyndicateSusan GrangerIf you're searching for a feel-good family film, I recommend this family drama, set in Belfast - it's heartwarming with a sense of purpose. |
| Los Angeles TimesGary GoldsteinIt all plays out more convincingly than it may sound, with McIvor layering in depth, dimension and grace. Period re-creation is also first rate and, for animal fans, there’s eye candy aplenty in the form of giraffes, lions, chimps, flamingos and, of course, one soulful elephant. |
| Ozus' World Movie ReviewsDennis SchwartzIt gets over because it had its heart in the right place. |
| Movie NationRoger MooreZoo is a sweet and occasionally sad tale, told with sensitivity and performed with great charm by all concerned. |
| Film Journal InternationalFrank LovecePuts the melancholy poetry of Irish storytelling to beautiful, highly affecting use. |
| CinemalogueTodd JorgensonKids might identify with the youngster and his attempt at heroism, although the film yanks too aggressively at the heartstrings while lacking subtlety and surprise. |