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Zoom
2006 88 min United States of America PG 12+
★4.1
Family, Comedy, Adventure, Action, Science Fiction
Director: Peter Hewitt
📖 Based on the novel
«Amazing Adventures from Zoom's Academy»
byJason Lethcoe
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Description
Jack Shepard is an out-of-shape auto shop owner, far removed from the man who once protected the world's freedom. Reluctantly called back into action by the government, Jack is tasked with turning a ragtag group of kids with special powers into a new generation of superheroes to save the world from certain destruction.
Budget:
$75.6M
US Gross:
$11.99M
Worldwide:
$12.51M
Starring
Tim Allen
Actor
Courteney Cox
Actor
Chevy Chase
Actor
Awards
4 wins & 8 nominations total
Key opinion
Zoom is widely considered a failure that relies on uninspired clichés, a weak script, and subpar production values. While a small segment of viewers finds its lighthearted message about childhood imagination endearing, most audiences dismiss it as a hollow and poorly executed project.
| Originality | The film leans heavily on unoriginal plot devices and predictable superhero tropes throughout its runtime. | |
| Screenplay | The script is consistently criticized for its lack of substance, relying on trivial scenarios and juvenile humor like flatulence jokes. | |
| Acting | The performances are widely described as lackluster and unconvincing, failing to elevate the material. | |
| Production | Technical execution, including the special effects and production quality, feels cheap and fails to justify the film's substantial budget. | |
| Accessibility | Opinions on target audience appeal are divided: some argue the film is only suitable for very young children who enjoy simple escapism, while others feel the thematic content is poorly matched for any age group. |