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We Bought a Zoo [Original Soundtrack] - Jonsi
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70 out of 100

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6.7 out of 10

Generally favorable reviews- based on 6 Ratings

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  • Summary: Sigur Ros singer Jon Thor Birgisson composed the soundtrack to the Cameron Crowe movie We Bought A Zoo.

Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 7 out of 12
  2. Mixed: 5 out of 12
  3. Negative: 0 out of 12
  1. Uncut
    Mar 14, 2012
    80
    It's certainly easy to believe that these sublime pieces could have inspired such a profound reaction [from director Cameron Crowe]. [Apr 2012, p.81]
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  2. The A.V. Club
    Jan 3, 2012
    75
    This collection stands as a fine next step in Jónsi's evolving career.
  3. The Independent (UK)
    Mar 15, 2012
    60
    He's devised a musical backdrop that subtly evokes the innocence, warmth and zoophiliac empathy of the film's message.

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  1. Positive: 1 out of 1
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 1
  3. Negative: 0 out of 1
  1. Bookmaster
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. A well made score, focused highly around piano, orchestra, and vocals. These OST is far too great for such a humble movie where the plot in it's entirety is titular. You will be wasting $15 to see this movie in theaters, but the the money spent on this track will not be wasted money. Or maybe it will. I don't know what you do with these songs. A passionate night of love? Something to play to your cat? All I know is, these are songs, and you have ears, so it's a 70% chance you like it. In today's economy, that's pretty good. About 40% good. No, 50%. That's all for this review, see the documentary about it called; "I Wrote a Review". By James Cameron.… Expand
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