Zoolander

3.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (405 customer reviews)
At the end of his career, a clueless fashion model is brainwashed to kill the Prime Minister of Malaysia.
  • Starring: Ben Stiller, Owen Wilson
  • Directed by: Ben Stiller
  • Runtime: 1 hour 30 minutes
  • Release year: 2001
  • Studio: Paramount
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Synopsis: At the end of his career, a clueless fashion model is brainwashed to kill the Prime Minister of Malaysia.
Starring: Ben Stiller, Owen Wilson
Supporting actors: Christine Taylor, Will Ferrell, Milla Jovovich, Jerry Stiller, David Duchovny, Jon Voight, Judah Friedlander, Nathan Lee Graham, Alexandre Manning, Asio Highsmith, Alexander Skarsg?rd, Donald Trump, Christian Slater, Tom Ford, Cuba Gooding Jr., Steve Kmetko, Tommy Hilfiger, Natalie Portman, Fabio, Lenny Kravitz
Directed by: Ben Stiller
Genre: Comedy
Runtime: 1 hour 30 minutes
Captions and Subtitles: Details
Release year: 2001
Studio: Paramount
MPAA Rating: Rated PG-13 on appeal for sexual content and drug references (re-rating after appeal)
ASIN: B000I62JAK (Rental) and B000I0XLYO (Purchase)
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  • US Theatrical Release Date: September 27, 2001
  • MPAA: Rated PG-13 on appeal for sexual content and drug references (re-rating after appeal)
  • Production Company: Paramount Pictures, Village Roadshow Pictures, VH1 Television, NPV Entertainment, Scott Rudin Productions
  • USA Box Office: $ 45 Million
  • Also Known As Derek Zoolander
  • Filming Locations: Los Angeles, California, USA | Meatpacking District, Manhattan, New York City, New York, USA | New York City, New York, USA | Ogdensburg, New Jersey, USA | Yonkers, New York, USA

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3.8 out of 5 stars
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3.8 out of 5 stars
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“ Go watch this movie expecting to laugh and have a good time. ” John Rogers  |  90 reviewers made a similar statement
“ This movie is very funny, and I highly reccomend it to everyone who likes comedy. ” wyatt  |  79 reviewers made a similar statement
“ Lack of storyline,just being too stupid,and wondering what the movie was aiming for. ” "tom-delonge-fan"  |  16 reviewers made a similar statement
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40 of 43 people found the following review helpful
4.0 out of 5 stars WONDERFULLY WACKY SATIRE OF THE NEW YORK FASHION INDUSTRY... July 27, 2002
By Lawyeraau HALL OF FAMETOP 100 REVIEWERVINE™ VOICE
Format:VHS Tape
This film is a zany, funny, irreverent look at the materialistic, superficial, and shallow fashion world. Seen through the eyes of the dense and singleminded male model, Derek Zoolander (Ben Stiller), it slyly pokes fun at all that the fashion world holds dear.

Zoolander, a three time winner of the male model of the year award, goes up against the new kid in town, Hansel (Owen Wilson), and much to his amazement has his crown taken from him. No longer the toast of the town and already yesterday's news, Zoolander falls prey to the dastardly machinations of acclaimed fashion designer, Mugatu (Will Ferrell), and his evil sidekick, Katinka (Milla Jovovich).

It seems that Mugatu and Katinka want to turn Zoolander into an unwitting assassin whose killing frenzy will be triggered by hearing certain words of a song. In order to keep Mugatu's sweatshops running at full throttle, they hope to rid themselves of the prime minister of Malaysia, who is planning on abolishing child labor. An intelligent and intrepid reporter, Matilda Jeffries (Christine Taylor), who is also Zoolander's love interest, realizes, however, that something amiss is afoot. Before you know it, bitter rivals Zoolander and Hansel are joined in battle against the forces of evil.

This is a hilarious and silly spoof that is sure to make the viewer rock and roll with laughter. Ben Stiller is hysterical as the dumber than dumb Zoolander, who struggles to find meaning in his life after his modeling career tanks. Owen Wilson is absolutely endearing as Zoolander's equally dense rival, Hansel. David Duchovny has a small, but memorable, role as J.P. Prewitt, a former hand model. Jon Voight is funny as Larry Zoolander, Derek's macho, coal miner father, who is mortified by his effeminate looking son and his chosen occupation.

Jerry Stiller, Ben's real life father, has a pivotal role as Maury Ballstein, head of the Balls Modeling Agency, who claims to love Zoolander as a son but sells him down river anyway, when the chips are down. Ben's real life mom, Anna Meara, has a very small part in the film, as does his real life sister, Amy. Cameos by celebrities who play themselves abound in this film. Look for Donatella Versace, Winona Ryder, Billy Zane, Claudia Schiffer. Gary Shandling, "Lil Kim. Sandra Bernhard, David Bowie, Fabio, Lenny Kravitz, and Donald Trump, just to name a few.

If you are a fan of the Saturday Night Live show, Mad TV, and Comedy Central, then you will, undoubtedly, enjoy this original, silly, satiric, and thoroughly funny and irreverent spoof of the New York fashion scene.

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26 of 31 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Ben Stiller is Absolutely Adorable, His Movie Hilarious October 1, 2001
By carol irvin TOP 1000 REVIEWERVINE™ VOICE
I guess I ought to warn you first by stating that I am one of the few people in the USA to love the movie "Cable Guy" directed by Ben Stiller. That movie was panned by just about everyone. I subsequently enjoyed his move into leading man acting. In every movie he's been in, I think he's proved his ability as a comedic romantic leading man. They are in short supply nowadays too so I do not take his success in that venue lightly. With this film, he returns to writing and directing plus takes the lead role of Derek Zoolander, top male model. Derek is lacking in brains in many areas, although he can suprise you in other areas with considerable smarts. Although I generally don't like brainless men, Stiller makes Derek Zoolander work for me. The supporting cast is also marvelous. Stiller's Dad Jerry has one of the best roles, Maurray, his agent. He is LOL funny every moment he is on camera. The competitor male model, played by Owen Wilson, is also quite good. I thought I'd die laughing when Stiller and Wilson, in their dumbest character modes, tried to take apart a computer, expecting to find real world file folders inside of it. This all culminates in the high fashion show of "Derelict" based on homeless dressing in NYC. Whoever did Stiller's clothes for the Derelict runway show was a mastermind of wearable art. The coat he wears on his strut down the runway is incredible. I really can't imagine anyone's not enjoying this movie. I'm glad Stiller has returned to directing but not given up on the acting. He's at his best combining them both.
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9 of 9 people found the following review helpful
4.0 out of 5 stars Delightfully Offbeat August 9, 2006
By Seamus
Format:DVD
I can't figure out which makes me laugh more: the actual movie, or the review written by Roger Ebert where he climbs up on a soap box and attempts to lecture the worlds on the dangers of terrorism before handing out a one star rating. I would think it's quite an honor for a film to be panned by the man who once trashed A Clockwork Orange, #46 on AFI's list of 100 great American films.

Honestly, this isn't the type of movie that will blow you away the first time you see it. There are some funny parts, but you may be distracted with wondering why Stiller chose his wife to play the token hot woman. But, like any classic comedy, this is the type of movie that just ages well. It's not a masterpiece that will spark discussions like The Royal Tenenbaums. It's probably not even the type of movie that you'd want to lie around and watch on a rainy day. But it's a perfect background movie. You know, the type of movie that comes on TV and you end up watching when you're just killing time. Or the type of movie you can throw in for background noise when you have a few friends over.

The actual plot is as off-the-wall as they come. An investigative reporter is looking into the life of male-models and eventually discovers a plot to brainwash Derek Zoolander and make him into an assassin, all for the good of the fashion industry. One of the funniest things about the movie is that the successful male models are played by Ben Stiller and Owen Wilson--who aren't exactly pretty boys.

The comedy in the movie can be pretty hit or miss, but you never get the feeling that the guys are mailing in their performances; this one doesn't suffer from a lack of effort. There are plenty of word gags reminiscent of Leslie Nielsen flicks. The movie has several appearances from well known actors like Jon Voight, Will Ferrell and David Duchovny, but what really carries it is the strength of the leading men: Wilson and Stiller. In the end, it's hard not to be at least mildly entertained. Any one who likes the stars should enjoy the movie.
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4.0 out of 5 stars Very funny
There is so much to this movie have watched several times. their is one adult scene that kinda ruined it for me but otherwise if you want something just really goofy to watch and... Read more
Published 16 days ago by K. H.
5.0 out of 5 stars Funny Commedy
Love this movie! It took me 4-5 times to realize how much this movie is awesome.. I hated this movie at first, but once you realize how ridiculous the people are, and how funny... Read more
Published 21 days ago by A. C. Bank
3.0 out of 5 stars Ok....but not the best
Didn't care for the movie. There were a couple of funny parts...but it was mostly stupid. Not surprised though, most movies with Will Farrell in it are not that great
Published 1 month ago by Carmen L. Rees
5.0 out of 5 stars Always funny
A great performance by Ben Stiller and all the actors including his parents who are always a riot. Two thumbs up!
Published 1 month ago by Sandra Thomas
5.0 out of 5 stars An all time comedy classic
This movie is one of my favorite comedies, it always puts me in a great mood after watching it, classic Ben Stiller.
Published 1 month ago by Tom
4.0 out of 5 stars Silly but fun
What else is there to say? If you like Ben Stiller, and Owen Wilson, watch this movie. Its fun, and silly and makes fun of the whole 'Male Model' profession, but is not mean about... Read more
Published 1 month ago by JimE2
4.0 out of 5 stars Zoolander
Ben Stiller and Will Ferrell are the most hilarious men ever. Will Ferrell as Mugatu, one word... wow! Good movie.
Published 1 month ago by SM
1.0 out of 5 stars PAL format not compatible in the United States....
Only watched once. For some reason my pc will "allow" you 6 opportunites to switch to a different region. Go past the 6 times and it will lock you into a specific region. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Jose G. Arrazolo
5.0 out of 5 stars Another Stiller classic
I've always loved Ben Stiller movies and this is an absolute classic. There is a lot of humor that is silly and understated. You will be quoting this one for years. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Pythagorus
3.0 out of 5 stars I watched this
This movie is one of those movies that you watch and say wow I just watched that movie now I can do something else
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