Zoolander

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Zoolander

PG-13

Released Sep 28, 2001

1h 29m

Comedy

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Propelled to the top of the fashion world by a photogenic gaze he calls Blue Steel, dimwitted male model Derek Zoolander (Ben Stiller) thinks he's got a fourth consecutive win as Male Model of the Year in the bag. But, when his rival, Hansel (Owen Wilson), unexpectedly takes the crown, Derek is crushed. He becomes easy prey for fashion designer Jacobim Mugatu (Will Ferrell), who signs Derek to star in his Derelicte fashion show, then brainwashes him to kill Malaysia's prime minister.

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Critics Consensus

A wacky satire on the fashion industry, Zoolander is one of those deliberately dumb comedies that can deliver genuine laughs.

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Wally Hammond

Time Out

A fashion spoof draped over the bones of a puerile conspiracy adventure, this vanity comedy fails at every level barring its incidental details.

Oct 18, 2008

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Empire Magazine

At times Zoolander threatens to disappear up its own catwalk, but it's often very funny stuff.

Rated: 3/5

Dec 30, 2006

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Emanuel Levy

Variety

This light silly and fluffy satire of the fashion industry targets for a change not the female but male models.

Rated: C+

Jul 12, 2006

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Cory Woodroof

For the Win (USA Today)

Zoolander is a great-enough movie on its own, a razor-sharp spoof of celebrity culture and the fashion world. However, Ferrell’s Mugatu is the secret ingredient.

Aug 21, 2023

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Sean Axmaker

Stream on Demand

Think of 'Zoolander' as the anti-Austin Powers set to the retro-kitsch sounds of Frankie Goes to Hollywood and Wham! Stiller spins gags around his harmless idiot and enlists friends and acquaintances to join in on the fun.

Aug 19, 2023

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Brian Eggert

Deep Focus Review

There's an old saying about actors, how one needs to be smart to effectively pretend to be stupid. If that's true, Ben Stiller is a very smart man.

Rated: 3.5/4

Apr 22, 2022

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N P

"Zoolander" is a hilariously sarcastic, silly and relevant commentary on our superficial society. Zoolander (played by Ben Stiller who also both directed and co-wrote the film) is an iconic of a generation, and the rest of the star-studded cast have extremely memorable characters. This spoof influenced the newer generations to not take themselves too seriously and have a bit of fun.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

12/07/24

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Nick R

Wildly goofy with some good, funny moments, 'Zoolander' is a great way to poke a little fun at the fashion industry.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

11/22/24

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Blu B

A Comedy Classic. It's really well made all around. The fashion industry setting makes the costumes really memorable, colorful and pop. The 80's pop soundtrack is actually really good. The plot is VERY dumb and over the top but at the same time it actually has lots of underlying commentary about the fashion industry as well. It's a satire on the industry as well as just dumb fun which is quite a feat. Wilson & Stiller got great chemistry together along with Taylor. Ferrell is great and probably the best makeup he's ever had. The jokes range from good chuckles, funny moments, to hilarious. There are some moments that are so dumb you just have to laugh at it. It can get a little jumpy in the middle going between the outlandish plot and jumping around with Stiller and the villian. As fnny as this is, especially in the first half there's lots of character development moments in this too it sneaks in. That being said, it's relentlessly dumb plot and humor is it's best asset and sometimes a liability. It's totally self aware though and well directed though. Anyone who is a fan of any actors in this, Stiller comedies, or comedies in general should check this out.

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

11/19/24

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Conrad H

This movie was ahead of it's time, it's just such an experience to watch, it's not exactly the greatest film ever made but if it was made today this would be one of the best comedies ever made.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

11/13/24

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Idan Charles L

One of the dumbest and funniest movies I've ever watched

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

10/28/24

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Jack P

Hilarious. That's pretty much all I can say

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

09/22/24

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Synopsis

Propelled to the top of the fashion world by a photogenic gaze he calls Blue Steel, dimwitted male model Derek Zoolander (Ben Stiller) thinks he's got a fourth consecutive win as Male Model of the Year in the bag. But, when his rival, Hansel (Owen Wilson), unexpectedly takes the crown, Derek is crushed. He becomes easy prey for fashion designer Jacobim Mugatu (Will Ferrell), who signs Derek to star in his Derelicte fashion show, then brainwashes him to kill Malaysia's prime minister.

Director: Ben Stiller
Producer: Stuart Cornfeld, Scott Rudin, Ben Stiller
Screenwriter: John Hamburg, Drake Sather, Ben Stiller
Distributor: Paramount Pictures
Production Co: Tenth Planet Productions, Paramount Pictures, Scott Rudin Productions, Red Hour Productions
Rating: PG-13 (Sexual Content|Drug References)
Genre: Comedy
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Sep 28, 2001, Wide
Release Date (Streaming): Aug 1, 2013
Box Office (Gross USA): $45.2M
Runtime: 1h 29m
Sound Mix: Dolby Stereo, Dolby Digital, Dolby A, Surround, Dolby SR
Aspect Ratio: Scope (2.35:1)

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