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 | overweight child | model | modeling | 

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Taglines:

Looking for love in all the right places.

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Genres:

Action | Adventure | Comedy | Mystery | Romance

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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

Did You Know?

Trivia

Milla Jovovich has only twenty seconds of screen-time.

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Goofs

The Fiat 500 limousine that takes Derek and Hansel to their accommodation in Rome has tinted windows in the distant shots, but clear windows in the close-ups.

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Quotes

Derek Jr.: You're the most narcissistic person I've ever met.
Derek Zoolander: But that's not how I see myself.

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Connections

Featured in WatchMojo: Top 10 Decisions That Ruined the Movie (2019)

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Soundtracks

Love to Love You Baby
Written by Giorgio Moroder, Pete Bellotte & Donna Summer
Performed by Donna Summer
Courtesy of Island Records
Under license from Universal Music Enterprises

User Reviews

IMDb Ratings are broken - This is a solid comedy

Here is the thing - too many times I have made a mistake to watch a film only based on it's IMDb rating or reviews.

This crucial piece of information that is missing here is:

• who is rating/reviewing the title?

• which other films did the one love/hate?

That is why I want to give some information about me before giving my two cents on Zoolander2:

• 35 year old male

• as a kid I loved Mel Brooks films, Hot Shots Franchise, Jim Carrey Works...

• I love brother Farrelly comedies

• I enjoy most of Ben Stiller works (Cable Guy, Tropic Thunder...)

Now, with this information in mind, we can proceed:

In spite of bad ratings I chose to watch this one, and I didn't regret it. It is a well crafted over the top comedy with some clever and satirical gags.

Because of the fact that it's over the top - from start to finish, I don't have any problems with the story.

I guess it just depends on the mindset and maybe the mood. Both me and my wife had many laughs during the whole film.

Was it predictable? Yes. But I wasn't expecting it to be any different :)

I hope this helps.

Peace out.

Details

Official Sites:

Official Facebook Official Twitter

Country:

USA Italy

Language:

English Italian Spanish

Release Date:

12 February 2016 (USA)

Also Known As:

Zoolander No. 2

Filming Locations:

Cinecittà Studios, Cinecittà, Rome, Lazio, Italy

Box Office

Budget:

$50,000,000 (estimated)

Opening Weekend USA:

$13,841,146, 14 February 2016

Gross USA:

$28,848,693

Cumulative Worldwide Gross:

$56,722,693

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:

2.39 : 1