Zoolander (2001)

Don't listen to the negative reviews

Absolutely Fantastic

While it is a pity that the story wasn't told with more visual finesse, this is trivial compared to our real-world problems. It takes a good movie to put that into perspective.

Let me be very fair here, this is not the best movie in my opinion. But, this movie is fun, it has purpose and is very enjoyable to watch.

I missed this when it came around first time but watched it recently with a friend who extolled its virtues. I don't have anything personal against the Ben Driller brand of comedy but I do find Will Farrell hugely overrated. This Mugatu character was painfully unfunny, I felt awkward seeing Ferrell and the Ballstein chap on screen. Granted, I chuckled at some of the set pieces but for a supposedly successful comedy, it didn't click with me.

Comedian Ben Stiller writes,directs and stars in this film that spoofs the fashion industry entitled Zoolander.The story involves a a fashion executive Derek Zoolander.Owen Wilson and Will Ferrell co- star. The name "Derek Zoolander" was inspired by names of two male models who both worked for Calvin Klein. The story has the intellectually challenged Zoolander becoming a pawn of corrupt fashion executives that are planning to kill the Malaysian Prime Minister after he finds himself being eclipsed in popularity by his rival named Hansel.It was definitely one would consider a dumb comedy that consists of a weak plot and several one-dimensional characters.But great comedic performances from Stiller,Wilson and Ferrell definitely provide tons of fun and laughter in spite the things mentioned previously.

Or does it? Some may think that is the case with the sequel, especially considering the voting it received here at IMDb. But let's stick with the original, that paved the way and/or elevated the career of those involved. The comedy trio in this do a great job selling their actually ridiculous roles and "looks".And by looks most do know what I mean, even if they haven't seen the movies. Zoolander and his facial expressions can almost be described as epic. As well as completely and utterly bad. If we would be talking about a quality or a class if you want to call it that, this movie would be slide ride under it. So lower your standards and enjoy a well executed and funny ride

I never heard of this before, until the sequel was announced a few weeks ago. I was enjoying it and I was laughing, I wouldn't call it a favorite or fantastic movie. I would actually just call it a movie to watch if you need a laugh or just plain bored!It was very surprising to see some of Ben Stillers family members including his wife Christine Taylor playing his love interest in the movie. She is gorgeous and I honestly think Ben Stiller definitely doesn't look like his father, Jerry Stiller. You wouldn't think they are father/son team. You would think they are just plain random actors acting together! Owen Wilson and Ben Stiller honestly make a great team but without the fake 'cool' accents and mention sexual jokes made the movie a bit distasteful. Especially the threesome scene made me cringe even though I know it's comedy! I think if they just be themselves and less sex jokes, they would've got a 9 or 10 star rating for this movie! It's an alright film but we'll see if I can watch the sequel..