Zoolander

Starring: Ben Stiller, Owen Wilson, Christine Taylor, Will Ferrell, Jerry Stiller
Directed by: Ben Stiller
Rating: PG-13
Genre: Comedy
2001

Times Seen:
Tim: 1

Summary: The world's most famous male model, Derek Zoolander (Ben Stiller) suddenly faces stiff competition from newcomer Hansel (Owen Wilson). To complicate matters, an evil fashion designer (Will Ferrell) has brainwashed Zoolander to become an unwilling assassin. The only ones who can stop the evil plot are the dimwitted Zoolander and a reporter (Christina Taylor) who can't stand him.

Review:

Tim: If you read the summary and thought to yourself, "This sounds like the stupidest movie ever," then you're not alone. However, before you expel this movie forever from your reviewing, I urge you to give it a chance. Yes, it is unbelievably stupid... yet somewhat charming.

On it's side, Zoolander is a pretty original and somewhat entertaining look at male models as assassins... okay, I tried to say that without laughing, but I couldn't. I'm serious though, it's not as bad as you'd think.

For every moment Ben Stiller makes you laugh, there's two moments when he annoys the hell out of you. Owen Wilson is very good. I love his line, "Do I know what products I'm modeling for? No. Do I know what I'm doing today? No. But I'm here, and I'm going to give it my best." It hilarious. And, you HAVE to watch for this line... Taylor- "I became bulimic." Stiller- "You mean you can read minds?" It's hilarious. Oh, and Will Ferrell is unbelievably obnoxious and unfunny as well.

I guess there's not much else to say about this film. Check it out. It's stupid, but occasionally funny.

Rating 1-10
Tim's Rating: 6



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