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:

absurdism | overweight child | model | modeling | fashion | 

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Taglines:

Flowers, nature's own little supermodels.

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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

Both Zoolander films feature villainous fashion designers named after minor characters from Star Trek: The Original Series (1966). Jacobim Mugatu was named after a gorilla-like creature that appeared in season two, episode nineteen, "A Private Little War", while Alexanya Atoz was named after the librarian from season three, episode twenty-three, "All Our Yesterdays".

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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: They're Sexy Fighting!

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Connections

Spoofs The Rocky Horror Picture Show (1975)

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Soundtracks

I Can't Take It
Written and Performed by Dillon Francis
Courtesy of Columbia Records
By arrangement with Sony Music Licensing

User Reviews

More of the same from the original film - not a bad thing!

Some 15 years since the original, and fabulous, Zoolander I've been looking forward to this sequel for some time. Though not officially released until the 12th Feb it was being shown this weekend so I took a chance to get in early and see if it lived up to my expectations… Well I think it did, it's great to see Derek Zoolander (Ben Stiller) and Hansel (Owen Wilson) back on screen and they hardly look a day older than 15 years ago. Just as crazy, stupid and insane as the original film it's hard to pick many holes in the action or storyline, other than overplaying the "models are stupid" card (which, nevertheless, is still funny) and the crazy number of cameos in the film (lost count, and didn't actually recognise them all) with the best cameo being Benedict Cumberbatch, brilliant.

There were plenty of proper laugh out loud moments, with possibly my favourite scene being the first one with Mugatu (Will Ferrell) so keep an eye out for that one. One of the scenes has been used in the trailer (which I've seen several times) and I still laughed again, it's that funny.

With that said, on the whole the film isn't up there with the best. It's a superb sequel to what has become a bit of a cult film and maybe with time this will get there too. If you loved the first, you'll love this but if you've not seen the first then I'd suggest you check it out before spending your money cause it may not be your bag.

Details

Official Sites:

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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