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(While the Scriptural references are certainly not subjective, my commentary may be and sometimes is somewhat subjective.)
 Production (US): Columbia, Sony Pictures, MGM, Broken Road, Hey Eddie, Happy Madson Distribution (US): Sony Pictures Home Entertainment Director(s): Frank Coraci Producer(s): Todd garner, Kevin James, Adam Sandler, Jack Giarraputo, Walt Becker, Barry Bernardi, Jeff Sussman, Charles Newirth, Jennifer Eatz, Aimee Keen Screenplay by: Nick Bakay, Rock Reuben, Kevin James, Jay Scherick, David Ronn Story by: Jay Scherick, David Ronn Cinematography/Camera: Michael Barrett Music: Rupert Gregson-Williams Film Editing: Scott Hill Casting: Kim Davis, Justine Baddeley Production Design: Kirk M/\. Petruccelli Art Direction: Damiel T. Dorrance Viewed on Sony Pictures Home Entertainment DVD  Zookeeper is a feel-good venture into the games of romance and friendship. Zookeeper earned a final score just one point under the PG scoring range (68 to 86 out of 100). One point! If the filmmakers had left out just one use of profanity, one abuse of God's name, one example of crude humor, or one of any of a number of other examples of assault on morality and decency, Zookeeper would have earned a score in the range of scores earned by other PG-rated films in the comparative baseline database. Kevin James stars as Griffin Constantine Keyes, head keeper of the Franklin Park Zoo. Five years ago Griffin had launched an intricate system of flash and flair to back him up when he asked a girl named Stephanie (Leslie Bibb) to marry him. Griffin had arranged a horse-back ride on the beach so Stephanie would find a bottle with a message that asked "Will you marry me?", a Mariachi band, heart-shaped fireworks and more. But when he asked her with his own voice she dumped him. Stephanie wants more in her dream man than a zookeeper. Now griffin is solid in his profession as zookeeper. He is good at it and the animals all love him. But Griffin has not gotten over Stephanie ... and it shows. Daily. One day, after Stephanie had dumped her current beaux, she appeared at the zoo and Griffin melted ... again. Now Griffin must make certain changes in himself to win Stephanie's heart for marriage. And he does. But is he happy with the changes he has made? Are the animals happy with the changes? More I will not reveal should you decide that the content of this film is acceptable for your family or other audience. We pray this service will help you make an informed moral decision on your own whether the this film is fit. Following are brief discussions of the content per individual content investigation area. As always the Findings section of this report is the best source for discovering the full accounting of the content of this film. Wanton Violence/Crime (W) - 93 out of 100 The violence/crime content of this film is, in a relative sense, minor. A gorilla driving a car wrecks it and Griffin kicks an abusive fellow employee into the wall of his home. And the scene, of course, generated "go what he deserved" feelings in the viewer. That is a perfect example of a warning made by four professional public health agencies. they jointly published that viewing violence in and as entertainment can lead the viewer into feeling that violence is an acceptable way to settle conflict. Two thousand years before that God warned us that violence is "catching." [Prov. 16:29] Impudence/Hate (I) - 48 out of 100 For a PG the filmmakers were rather flagrant with the profanity. Five uses of it plus two uses of the ostentatious euphemism of the most foul of the foul words. Concerning the typical PG age stratum, I guess the filmmakers and script writers are not concerned about what the children's angels, who report directly to God, say to Him. [Matt. 18:10] Other than the foul language, this film spews a number of crude, rude attempts at "humor", particularly urine. [Eph. 5:4] And a couple lies cause moral battle. [Rev. 21:8] Sexual Immorality (S) - 76 out of 100 A couple sexual hints by Venom (Ken Jeong) toward Griffin, a couple sexual innuendo, Griffin in a bath tub and excessive cleavage once make up the most of the sexually oriented content. But these are innocuous? Right? Wrong. All form of sexual matters, especially when displayed and demonstrated in and as entertainment, have the potential to desensitize the viewer against the purity of God's Word about sexual humility. In a nutshell, any sexual contact (including visual and audible), conduct or activity outside of a monogamous heterosexual marriage is sinful. Drugs/Alcohol (D) - 69 out of 100 In 2002 the American College of Physicians (ACP) found that drinking (and smoking) in and as entertainment inarguably leads many youthful viewers to experiment with them. And whatever we do to (or for} our little ones we do to (or for) Jesus. His words, not mine. [Matt. 25:40] Offense to God (O) - 17 out of 100 Fifteen times someone abuses God's name. Fifteen times! And before a PG-aged crowd. Again Matt. 18:10 comes into play as does Matt. 25: 40 and an hundred other verses warning use against wrongful teaching of our little ones. Now let me remind us about Deuteronomy 5:11 in which God warns that He will not hold anyone guiltless who uses His name in vain. Not even that three-syllable sentence with His name trailing it. Murder/Suicide (M) - 100 out of 100 There are no murders or suicides in Zookeeper. SCRIPTURAL APPLICATION(S) If needed to focus or fortify, applicable text is underlined or bracketed [ ] or bold. If you wish to have full context available, the Blue Letter Bible is a convenient source. If you use the Blue Letter Bible, a new window will open. Close it to return here or use "Window" in your browser's menu bar to alternate between the CAP page and the Blue Letter Bible page. CHAPTER/VERSE --> Children who see a lot of violence are more likely to view violence as an effective way of settling conflicts. Children exposed to violence are more likely to assume the acts of violence are acceptable behavior. --> Viewing violence can lead to emotional desensitization towards violence in real life. It can decease the likelihood that one will take action on behalf of a victim when violence occurs. --> Entertainment violence feeds a perception that the world is a violent and mean place. Viewing violence increases fear of becoming a victim of violence, with a resultant increase in self-protective behavior and a mistrust of others. --> Viewing violence may lead to real life violence. Children exposed to violent programming at a young age have a higher tendency for violent and aggressive behavior later in life than children who are not so exposed. Further, God speaks darkly of violence 56 times in the Old and New Testament of the KJV.] As always, it is best to refer to the Findings/Scoring section -- the heart of the CAP analysis model -- for the most complete assessment possible of this movie. |
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(The objective heart of the CAP Analysis Model, independent of and insulated from the Summary / Commentary section.)  Wanton Violence/Crime (W) - 93 out of 100 Impudence/Hate (I) - 48 out of 100 Sexual Immorality (S) - 76 out of 100 Drugs/Alcohol (D) - 69 out of 100 Offense to God (O) - 17 out of 100 Murder/Suicide (M) - 100 out of 100 |
| There are some in the entertainment industry who maintain that 1) violent programming is harmless because no studies exist that prove a connection between violent entertainment and aggressive behavior in children, and 2) young people know that television, movies, and video games are simply fantasy. Unfortunately, they are wrong on both accounts." And "Viewing violence may lead to real life violence." I applaud these associations for fortifying 1 Cor. 15:33. Read the rest of the story. From our years of study, I contend that other aberrant behaviors, attitudes, and expressions can be inserted in place of "violence" in that statement. Our Director - Child Psychology Support, a licensed psychologist and certified school psychologist concurs. For example, "Viewing arrogance against fair authority may lead to your kids defying you in real life." Or "Viewing sex may lead to sex in real life." Likewise and especially with impudence, hate and foul language. I further contend that any positive behavior can be inserted in place of "violence" with the same chance or likelihood of being a behavior template for the observer; of being incorporated into the behavior mechanics and/or coping skills of the observer. In choosing your entertainment, please consider carefully the "rest of the story" and our findings. |
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