Zoolander
Zoolander

Zoolander

2001Movie89 minEnglish

Clear the runway for Derek Zoolander, VH1's three-time male model of the year. His face falls when hippie-chic Hansel scooters in to steal this year's award. The evil fashion guru Mugatu seizes the opportunity to turn Derek into a killing machine. It's a well-designed conspiracy and only with the help of Hansel and a few well-chosen accessories like Matilda can Derek make the world safe for male models everywhere.

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IMDb6.5/10
Rotten Tomatoes65%
Metacritic54/100
Google Users79%
Director: Ben StillerGenres: Comedy, Satire

Plot Summary

In a world obsessed with male supermodels, Derek Zoolander is the reigning king. When his career is threatened by the rise of a new, edgy model, Derek finds himself in a bizarre downward spiral. He's manipulated by a fashion mogul into becoming an unwitting assassin, programmed to kill the Prime Minister of Malaysia. With the help of a determined journalist, Derek must fight to uncover the conspiracy and find his way back to the runway.

Critical Reception

Zoolander was initially met with mixed reviews from critics but has since gained a significant cult following and is now widely considered a comedy classic. Its humor, though often silly, is praised for its sharp satire of the fashion industry and celebrity culture. While some critics found its jokes repetitive, many appreciated its quotable lines and memorable characters.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its sharp satire of the fashion industry and its over-the-top humor.
  • Mocks celebrity culture and the vapidness often associated with modeling.
  • Despite initial mixed reviews, it has become a beloved cult comedy.

Google audience: Audiences generally appreciate Zoolander for its consistently funny and quotable dialogue, memorable characters, and its effective parody of the fashion world. While some find the humor a bit nonsensical, the majority view it as a hilarious and rewatchable comedy.

Fun Fact

The iconic walk called 'The Walk' was inspired by a real-life model, Johnny Weir, who was known for his distinctive runway strut.

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tmdb93836550

Genuinely the funniest film I have ever seen and is surprisingly underrated.
ARGMAN

ARGMAN

making fun of the right people the wrong way