Jack, a superhero who lost his powers and became a mechanic, is called back to service and is tasked with training the next generation of superheroes at a private facility.
Tim Allen (Jack/Zoom), Courteney Cox (Marsha), Chevy Chase (Dr. Grant), Spencer Breslin (Tucker/Mega-Boy), Kevin Zegers (Connor/Concussion), Kate Mara (Summer/Wonder), Michael Cassidy (Dylan/Houdini), Ryan Newman (Cindy/Princess), Rip Torn (Larraby).
Former superhero Jack, aka. Captain Zoom, is called back to work to train the next generation of superheroes when an imminent threat is detected. At a private academy he molds the children with comical results along the way. Adding in some drama, the story finds a bit of depth that keeps things interesting through the Happy Ever After ending.
Acting was interesting if nothing else. Allen does a decent job as usual, though it is feeling less like a job and could use a bit more energy. Cox was silly fun and fit the film well. Chase was a surprising and enjoyable addition and delivered well. Breslin, Mara, Cassidy, and Newman all did nicely and were fun. The remainder of the supporting cast was enjoyable as well.
Camera work, sets, and backgrounds are pretty good with a nice big screen feel. VFX were good for a kids film without taking over completely. Dialogue has some decent laughs to go along with the light drama. Sound and soundtrack are good.
Overall Zoom is a mild but solid action comedy that younger viewers should enjoy. The film would make a good choice for family movie night as well.
Violence and very mild foul language is all comedy based and this one should be fine for preens and above.
Released: 2006
Reviewed: 1.27.20
Star rating: 3 out of 5
Genre: Action, Comedy, Adventure, Action Comedy, Family Movies
copyright ©2020 Dave Riedel
Tim Allen (Jack/Zoom), Courteney Cox (Marsha), Chevy Chase (Dr. Grant), Spencer Breslin (Tucker/Mega-Boy), Kevin Zegers (Connor/Concussion), Kate Mara (Summer/Wonder), Michael Cassidy (Dylan/Houdini), Ryan Newman (Cindy/Princess), Rip Torn (Larraby).
Former superhero Jack, aka. Captain Zoom, is called back to work to train the next generation of superheroes when an imminent threat is detected. At a private academy he molds the children with comical results along the way. Adding in some drama, the story finds a bit of depth that keeps things interesting through the Happy Ever After ending.
Acting was interesting if nothing else. Allen does a decent job as usual, though it is feeling less like a job and could use a bit more energy. Cox was silly fun and fit the film well. Chase was a surprising and enjoyable addition and delivered well. Breslin, Mara, Cassidy, and Newman all did nicely and were fun. The remainder of the supporting cast was enjoyable as well.
Camera work, sets, and backgrounds are pretty good with a nice big screen feel. VFX were good for a kids film without taking over completely. Dialogue has some decent laughs to go along with the light drama. Sound and soundtrack are good.
Overall Zoom is a mild but solid action comedy that younger viewers should enjoy. The film would make a good choice for family movie night as well.
Violence and very mild foul language is all comedy based and this one should be fine for preens and above.
Released: 2006
Reviewed: 1.27.20
Star rating: 3 out of 5
Genre: Action, Comedy, Adventure, Action Comedy, Family Movies
copyright ©2020 Dave Riedel
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