Zoolander 2 (2016)

Derek and Hansel are lured into modelling again, in Rome, where they find themselves the target of a sinister conspiracy.

Director:

Ben Stiller

Writers:

Justin Theroux, Ben Stiller

Stars:

Ben Stiller, Owen Wilson, Penélope Cruz

7 wins & 17 nominations.

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Justin Bieber	...	Justin Bieber
Jon Daly	...	Agent Filippo
Penélope Cruz	...	Valentina Valencia
Ben Stiller	...	Derek
Katie Couric	...	Katie Couric
Amy Stiller	...	Mom Tourist
Charlotte Townsend	...	Girl Tourist
Christine Taylor	...	Matilda
Jim Lehrer	...	Jim Lehrer
Owen Wilson	...	Hansel
Christiane Amanpour	...	Christian Amanpour
Jane Pauley	...	Jane Pauley
Will Ferrell	...	Jacobim Mugatu
Justin Theroux	...	Evil DJ
Milla Jovovich	...	Katinka

Storyline

After many years of being separated from modeling and each other, Derek and Hansel are dragged back into the fashion world in Rome. After being humiliated on the runway by the people behind the scenes, Derek and Hansel decide to quit the business . . . until retired swimsuit model, Valentina, drags them back in with questions about recent celebrity deaths. Soon after, Derek also realizes out that the son who was taken from him is in Rome, and is much dismayed to find that Derek, Jr. is fat. And smart. Regardless, Derek, Sr. continues his mission with Hansel, which leads them to the fashion-model legends of "Adam, Eve, and Steve", and the "Chosen One". Who is that person? Why do the models drink the Chosen One's blood? Will Derek's and Hansel's careers resume?

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Plot Keywords:

absurd humor | absurdism | androgynous character | androgynous | american | 

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Taglines:

Flowers, nature's own little supermodels.

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Genres:

Comedy

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Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated PG-13 for crude and sexual content, a scene of exaggerated violence, and brief strong lanaguage

Details

Official Sites:

Official Facebook Official site

Country:

USA Italy

Language:

English Italian Spanish

Release Date:

12 February 2016 (USA)

Also Known As:

2oolander

Filming Locations:

Cinecittà Studios, Cinecittà, Rome, Lazio, Italy

Box Office

Budget:

$50,000,000 (estimated)

Opening Weekend USA:

$15,650,000, 14 February 2016, Wide Release

Gross USA:

$28,848,693

Cumulative Worldwide Gross:

$55,969,000

Company Credits

Production Co:

Panorama Films,Red Hour Films,Scott Rudin Productions

Technical Specs

Runtime:

101 min 108 min (The Magnum Edition)

Sound Mix:

Datasat Dolby Digital

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

2.35 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

Released the same time as The Brothers Grimsby (2016), another comedy featuring Penélope Cruz.

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Goofs

Penelope Cruz's mole on her face switches sides throughout the movie.

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Quotes

Billy Zane: Got your Netflix!
Derek Zoolander: [Opening envelopes] Jack Ryan! and Jack Reacher! Tonight's going to be a total jack off!

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Connections

Referenced in The Graham Norton Show: Sir Elton John/Jack Black/Ben Stiller/Penelope Cruz/Owen Wilson (2016)

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Soundtracks

Relax
Written by Peter Gill, Holly Johnson & Mark O'Toole
Additional lyrics by ASAP Rocky and Nitty Scott (as Nitzia Scott)
Performed by ASAP Rocky (as A$AP Rocky) & Nitty Scott (as Nitty Scott MC) & Sam Sparro
Produced by Kill The Noise (as Jake Stanczak)
A$AP Rocky courtesy of Polo Grounds Music/RCA Records

User Reviews

Funny but not focused

If you're a fan of the first film it's at least worth a watch. While the film feels disjointed and situations are forced, it still has a few really funny moments.

Like many sequels it suffers from trying to have too many callbacks to the first film. A lot of jokes are shoehorned in for a quick laugh.

One of the problems is that in a weird way the film is almost too silly. The original felt way more grounded despite being totally absurd at the same time. The two elements contrasted very well and enhanced the humor.

I'm a bit disappointed that this is the best they could come up with after all this time but I can't say I wasn't entertained and that I didn't laugh.