Zoolander (2001)
Genre:
Comedy (more)
Tagline: 3% Body Fat. 1% Brain Activity.
Plot Outline: At the end of his career, a clueless fashion model is brainwashed to kill the Prime Minister of Malaysia. (more) (view trailer)
User Comments:
A Classic of the Idiot Genre
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User Rating:
 
6.1/10 (24,560 votes)
Also Known As:
Derek Zoolander (USA) (working title)
Zoolander (Germany)
MPAA: Rated PG-13 on appeal for sexual content and drug references.
Runtime:
89 min
Country:
USA / Australia / Germany
Language:
English
Color:
Color (DeLuxe)
Sound Mix:
DTS / Dolby Digital
Certification:
USA:PG-13 (re-rating after appeal) / Singapore:(Banned) (original rating) / Singapore:NC-16 (re-rating) / USA:R (original rating) / 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:12
Trivia:
While trying to be farcical, the film is actually quite accurate regarding the modeling industry. Even the quick scene of the two sets of bunk beds at Derek's apartment is factual; Cindy Crawford and Jules Asner shared a similar bunkroom during the early days of their modeling careers.
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Goofs:
Audio/visual unsynchronized: At the VH1 Fashion Awards, when Derek is walking up to get 'his' award, Hansel says, "Huh?" but his mouth doesn't move.
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Quotes:
[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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Awards:
1 win
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9 nominations
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User Comments:
30 out of 44 people found the following comment useful:-
A Classic of the Idiot Genre, 18 December 2004
Author:
Claire (erialc0) from United States
Since Zoolander was released, I think I can safely say that it's become
one of the most popular dumb comedies of the past ten years (a decade
that was all too saturated with dumb comedies). Maybe it's the
tongue-in-cheek attitude, or the clever writing, or the fact that it's
immensely quotable ("I'm pretty sure there's more to life than being
really, really, ridiculously good looking"). But whatever it is, it
makes for a terrifically fun movie.
Ben Stiller is Derek Zoolander, three-time male model of the year,
whose brainpower never quite caught up to his really, really ridiculous
good looks. After losing his title to up-and-coming model Hansel (he's
so hot right now), played by a Zen-ed out Owen Wilson, and the death of
three of his model friends in a tragic gasoline fight accident, he goes
on a quest to find his purpose in life. Turns out, his purpose in life
is as the face of Mugatu (Will Ferrel with the world's best hair)'s new
Derelicte fashion campaign--or so he's led to believe.
The plot is not strong. The characters are not fleshed out. But Ben
Stiller keeps Derek's stupidity hysterical instead of irritating, and
the rest of the cast adds gimmick after gimmick to keep things running.
(Come on, the coal mines of New Jersey? Tell me that's not funny.)
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