The review discusses the movie "Zoom: Academy for Superheroes" (2006) starring Tim Allen as Zoom, a retired superhero who is forced to train a group of young superheroes. The reviewer criticizes the movie for its lack of character development, poor plot, and excessive use of musical montages. They also point out that the movie's villain is underutilized and only appears in one scene.
The reviewer notes that the movie was a commercial failure, losing $23 million of its $35 million budget. They also mention that the movie's cast, including Kate Mara and Courteney Cox, have gone on to have successful careers in other projects.
Overall, the reviewer does not recommend the movie, citing its poor storytelling and lack of engaging characters.
Here are the key facts extracted from the text:
1. The movie "Zoom" was made with a budget of $35 million.
2. The movie "Zoom" only raised $12 million at the box office.
3. The main character, Zoom, is a retired hero who is kidnapped to teach a group of children with superpowers.
4. Zoom is played by Tim Allen.
5. The movie "Zoom" features a cast of child actors, including Kate Mara, Spencer Breslin, and Ryan Newman.
6. Spencer Breslin stopped acting in 2013.
7. Courteney Cox, who appeared in the movie, is quite famous and has been retired since 2018.
8. Chevy Chase, who appeared in the movie, was in a long series called "Community" on Netflix.
9. Chevy Chase is 76 years old and still works.
10. The movie "Zoom" has a low rating on IMDB.