Unsuccessful actor Ben unexpectedly becomes the full-time parent of his nine-year-old daughter, Zoey, whom he has only seen every other weekend, after her mother is hospitalized following an overdose. Shot over a span of ten years, ZOEY & BEN follows their journey through life's triumphs and setbacks, charting Ben's transformation from a self-absorbed dreamer into a compassionate family man, and Zoey's evolution from a traumatized little girl into a confident young woman.
The film didn’t have to be as long as it is. It just dragged on and on with scenes that had no substance. Every so often we get an action scene, and even those isn’t that fun.
Indie director, Niki Caro (known for 'Whale Rider') directs the live-action 'Mulan' and sets another example of strong females fighting against gender inequality.
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I believe in homages, but there's a proper way to borrow a creative idea instead of making it appear as if you hit the copy and paste button. Most likely, anyone is better off simply reading the books. Or just put on Scream.
An excellent exploration of taking a joke too far.
Queen & Slim is a nice example of representation in both cast and crew
