Zoolander

Name: Zoolander
Genre: Comedy
Released: September 28, 2001
Duration: 89 min
Rating: 61
Cast: Ben Stiller, Owen Wilson

2001

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Generally favorable reviews based on 31 Critics

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ZOOLANDER

Movie Details & Credits

Paramount Pictures | Release Date: September 28, 2001

Starring: Ben Stiller, Owen Wilson

Summary: Follows the world's most famous -- and empty-headed -- male model as he discovers the horrifying secret behind why there are no male models who live past the age of 30. (Paramount Pictures)

Director: Ben Stiller

Genre(s): Comedy

Rating: R

Runtime: 89 min

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17	#17 Most Discussed Movie of 2001
39	#39 Most Shared Movie of 2001

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Los Angeles Times - Kenneth Turan

Exuberant and insidiously funny satire. Read full review

Portland Oregonian - Kim Morgan

Works like a funnier "Austin Powers" -- you laugh just enough to want to see the whole thing again. Read full review

Film Threat - Chris Gore

Stiller is laugh-out-loud funny from start to finish and anyone that may quibble about plot minutiae, is just not ready to have a good time. Read full review

Philadelphia Inquirer - Carrie Rickey

What Zoolander does have, and this was enough for me, is a sublime comic performance by Owen Wilson, as the supermodel Hansel, positively radiant in its dimness. Read full review

New Times (L.A.) - Robert Wilonsky

Like all films constructed out of pop-culture effluvia, Zoolander runs the risk of being so last month; this is a movie that treats Fabio as the ultimate punch line and regards David Bowie as the prince of style. Read full review

Wall Street Journal - Joe Morgenstern

It's a diverting mess, sometimes even a delightful mess.

Chicago Reader - Lisa Alspector

Isn't absurd enough to be funny. Read full review

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RalphW

Jul 30, 2009

A very good comedy with a lot of funny actors. And too all the comments calling this a social message, ITS A FREAKING COMEDY MOVIE, if you take this seriously then there is something really really wrong with your head its meant to be funny and not to be taken seriously, were all looking at A very good comedy with a lot of funny actors. And too all the comments calling this a social message, ITS A FREAKING COMEDY MOVIE, if you take this seriously then there is something really really wrong with your head its meant to be funny and not to be taken seriously, were all looking at you "Poor K."… Expand

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RahulD.

Apr 20, 2008

This is one of the best comedies out there. If you want a quick laugh without thinking, watch this.

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KeeganH.

May 23, 2006

This movie was so funny owen wilson + Ben stiller = hilarious.

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Movie1997

Apr 24, 2013

Zoolander is one weird movie, but you have to admit, it's insanely hilarious. The storyline is good, but for a short movie, it getsthrown in different directions. The characters do make-up for the story's off guide. They may be stupid, but they seem to put a smile on our face, especially BenZoolander is one weird movie, but you have to admit, it's insanely hilarious. The storyline is good, but for a short movie, it getsthrown in different directions. The characters do make-up for the story's off guide. They may be stupid, but they seem to put a smile on our face, especially Ben Stiller (Derek Zoolander) and Will Ferrell (Mugatu). Even though Ben has his funny moments he also has his retarded moments, but c'mon, you got to enjoy his idiotic performance. Overall, for a short movie and a weird storyline, you'll still enjoy this silly comedy.… Expand

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aadityamudhar

Apr 19, 2016

Zoolander is a hilarious satire on the fashion industry. Ben Stiller does a great job and so does Owen Wilson but the real scene-stealer is Will Ferrell. He was just hilarious. I did find that it had a bit of a slow beginning but it produced enough laughs to make up for that. Ben Stiller'sZoolander is a hilarious satire on the fashion industry. Ben Stiller does a great job and so does Owen Wilson but the real scene-stealer is Will Ferrell. He was just hilarious. I did find that it had a bit of a slow beginning but it produced enough laughs to make up for that. Ben Stiller's performance as the film's clueless main character was fun to watch and might just be his best role to date. David Duchoveny's cameo was also very funny. If you don't like these "deliberately stupid" comedies, then this isn't for you but if you do, I'd recommend it.… Expand

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CooterPatooter

Mar 22, 2012

A completely accurate documentary about the intelligence level of male fashion models. Very educational.

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Mikeyt

Aug 6, 2006

I couldn't watch through the first time. Tried watching it again today, and I still couldn't finish through the end. It's that bad. Its one of those movies that try too hard to force you to get the joke in every scene. You think the all-star cast/cameos that signed into the I couldn't watch through the first time. Tried watching it again today, and I still couldn't finish through the end. It's that bad. Its one of those movies that try too hard to force you to get the joke in every scene. You think the all-star cast/cameos that signed into the project read the script knew better. But it sucks. If K-mart or Old Navy were to produced movies, it would be this. The movie wasn't stupid-funny, but stupid-lame.… Expand

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