“We Bought a Zoo” (2011) was an instant children’s movie classic based on a true story. Englishman Benjamin Mee is a thrill-seeking adventure columnist for The Guardian newspaper, who’s made a living doing things like hunting killer bees and flying into the eye of hurricanes. He lives in the South of France.
Popcorn and Inspiration: ‘We Bought a Zoo’: All You Need in Life Is 20 Seconds of Insane, Embarrassing Courage
One thing is for certain—you won’t need any courage at all to buy tickets to see this heart-warming film.
Mark Jackson
Film Critic
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Mark Jackson
Film Critic
Mark Jackson is the chief film critic for The Epoch Times, and a Rotten Tomatoes-approved critic. He earned a bachelor's degree in philosophy from Williams College, followed by a classical theater conservatory training, and has 20 years' experience as a New York professional actor. He narrated The Epoch Times audiobook "How the Specter of Communism is Ruling Our World," available on iTunes, Audible, and YouTube. Mark is cited in the book "How to be a Film Critic in Five Easy Lessons" by Christopher K. Brooks. In addition to film, he enjoys Harley-Davidsons, martial arts, rock-climbing, qigong, and human rights activism.
