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Writers (WGA):
Drake Sather (character Derek Zoolander) &Ben Stiller (character Derek Zoolander) ...
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Release Date:
28 September 2001 (USA) moreTagline:
3% Body Fat. 1% Brain Activity.Plot:
At the end of his career, a clueless fashion model is brainwashed to kill the Prime Minister of Malaysia. full summary | add synopsisAwards:
1 win & 9 nominations moreNewsDesk:
(121 articles)
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Funny For Those Who Like Absurd Humor moreCast
(Cast overview, first billed only)| Ben Stiller | ... | Derek Zoolander | |
| Owen Wilson | ... | Hansel | |
| Christine Taylor | ... | Matilda Jeffries | |
| Will Ferrell | ... | Mugatu | |
| Milla Jovovich | ... | Katinka | |
| Jerry Stiller | ... | Maury Ballstein | |
| David Duchovny | ... | J.P. Prewitt | |
| Jon Voight | ... | Larry Zoolander | |
| Judah Friedlander | ... | Scrappy Zoolander | |
| Nathan Lee Graham | ... | Todd | |
| Alexandre Manning | ... | Brint (as Alexander Manning) | |
| Asio Highsmith | ... | Rufus | |
| Alexander Skarsgård | ... | Meekus | |
| Donald Trump | ... | Himself | |
| Christian Slater | ... | Himself |
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Rated PG-13 on appeal for sexual content and drug references.Parents Guide:
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2.35 : 1 moreCertification:
USA:R (original rating) | Singapore:(Banned) (original rating) | Singapore:NC-16 (re-rating) | USA:PG-13 (re-rating after appeal) | Portugal:M/12 | Argentina:13 | Australia:M (original rating) | Australia:PG (TV rating) | Brazil:12 | Canada:14A (Alberta) | Canada:AA (Ontario) | Canada:G (Quebec) | Canada:PA (Manitoba) | Canada:PG (British Columbia/Nova Scotia) | Finland:K-11 | France:U | Germany:12 | Iceland:L | Ireland:15 | Malaysia:(Banned) | Netherlands:MG6 | Norway:11 | Peru:14 | Philippines:PG-13 | Spain:13 | Sweden:7 | Switzerland:10 (canton of Geneva) | Switzerland:10 (canton of Vaud) | UK:12Fun Stuff
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Bret Easton Ellis, author of the 1998 book Glamorama, about a dimwitted male model who finds himself embroiled in a terrorist ring with roots in the fashion industry, sued Ben Stiller following the release of Zoolander (2001), citing copyright infringement. The case was later settled out of court. moreGoofs:
Audio/visual unsynchronized: When Hansel and Derek are in Maury's office trying to get the files in the computer, Derek says that they will be no better than the machine. When he says this, his mouth is closed. moreQuotes:
[first lines](Announcer): And here in Malaysia, there is an almost overwhelming sense of euphoria as the newly-elected prome minister has given this nation a gift of hope promising to raise the substandard minimum wage and end child labor once and for all. Already considered a living saint he has become this small country's greatest hope for a thriving future in the new millennium.
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This has to be a movie that people would either laugh their butt off watching, or turn it off and never finishing it because it was so stupid. Fortunately, as someone who loves absurd humor, I was entertained by it. Yes, it's one of the dumbest films you'll ever see, but it's supposed to be stupid, a satire on the shallow people and world of male fashion models.
Ben Stiller is outstanding as "Derek Zoolander," the brainless model who's number one male model status is upended by newcomer "Hansel," played by Owen Wilson. In light of Wilson's recent real-life drug problems, I couldn't help but think "how can these actors play absurd roles like this and be normal?" It's almost understandable by so many in the film business are whacked! You have to hand it to them, though: Stiller, Wilson, Millo Jovovich and Will Ferrell are good at playing weird people, as they do here. But it's all in fun - plus a serious comment about child labor - and the movie is simply to be enjoyed for what it is. Of course, it's stupid overall, but it's a spoof, like the Austin Powers films.
Film fans and celebrity geeks will enjoy all the cameos in here, along with the wild outfits - male and female - and all the goofy looks on the faces, mainly Stiller's poses. In between all the dumbness is some smart satire on several topics dealing with the fashion business. Just know what you are getting into here, and you should get enough laughs to make it an entertaining hour-and-a-half.