'Zoom': Superpowers aren't the only thing that fail
by Christy Lemire

Tim Allen stars in "Zoom," a family friendly comedy about a superhero who's been drained of all his powers. The movie itself apparently was made by people drained of all their creativity. It has plenty of energy and visual effects but not a single original idea in its spandex-clad head. Read the full review

TO SUM UP
A former superhero is called back to work to transform an unlikely group of ragtag kids into new heroes at a private academy.

FILM FACTS ...
Columbia Pictures
'Zoom'

Director: Peter Hewitt
Starring: Tim Allen, Courteney Cox Arquette, Chevy Chase, Spencer Breslin, Kate Mara
Run time: 83 minutes
Release date: August 11, 2006
Rating: PG for brief rude humor, language and mild action.
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The Associated Press: C-
"Courteney Cox ... is relegated to acting twitchy and repeatedly falling on her butt (a joke that isn't even funny the first time)."


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