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:

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:

Zoolander No. 2

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

Joe Jonas: A fashion show audience member.

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Goofs

When Susan Boyle is being photographed, she is carrying her purse in her right hand. She then flips the "bird" with her right hand then the next cut shows her purse back in her right hand.

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Quotes

Mugatu: Shut up, Valentino! Just shut up! Everyone shut up! There is no Fountain of Youth!
Tommy Hilfiger: What?
Mugatu: I mean, Adam and Eve and Steve? Are you serious? You actually believed that crap?
Alexander Wang: What?
Mugatu: It's literally... it's the stupidest thing I've ever heard! I get it if Alexander Wang believes it, but the rest of you, come on!
Anna Wintour: Oh, please. Without me, you'd still be cutting patterns at Men's Wearhouse.
Mugatu: Oh, look, it's the White Witch from Narnia! Oh, no, I'm sorry, it's just Anna Wintour! I'll knock your teeth out.
Anna Wintour: ...
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Connections

Referenced in Late Night with Seth Meyers: John Cleese/Linda Cardellini/Barney Frank/Jack Antonoff (2015)

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Soundtracks

Regga Bomb (Skrillex & Zomboy Remix)
Written by Skrillex (as Sonny Moore), Flinty Badman (as Trevor Paul Destouche), Deman Rockers (as David Steve Destouche) & Paul Jenkin
Performed by Skrillex featuring Ragga Twins
Courtesy of Atlantic Recording Corp.
By arrangement with Warner Music Group Film & TV Licensing

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.