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 Zoolander (DVD)
 Zoolander (DVD) ... October, 2002 at Paramount Home Entertainment / Features of the DVD: Dubbed, PAL, Widescreen / Ben Stiller originally created the vacuous male model hero of Zoolander for the VH1 Fashion Awards. In his big-screen appearance, Stiller's Derek Zoolander is New York's top model and proud creator of the tight-lipped "facial expression" Blue Steel. However, competition comes in the shape of equally empty-headed young buck Hansel (Owen Wilson), who wins the coveted male model of the year award, much to Derek's dismay. When Derek's vapid friends are then incinerated in an unfortunate petrol station incident he is left vulnerable and alone, perfect fodder for fashion designer supremo Mugatu (a brilliantly surreal Will Ferrell) to hatch a plot of Manchurian Candidate-sized proportions in which Derek is brainwashed into assassinating the Malaysian Prime minister at a fashion show. Derek enlists the help of investigative journalist (Christine Taylor) and even Hansel himself in an attempt to thwart Mugatu's devious plot. Zoolander works thanks to the central performances. Stiller is endearing in his one-dimensional ineptitude, Wilson is shallow hippie cool personified, and there are some great cameos by the likes of David Duchovny as a Deep Throat-esque informer, Milla Jovovich as the eastern European sadomasochistic henchwoman and Jon Voight as Zoolander's coal mining dad. A constant parade of other celebs pop up throughout playing themselves. Admittedly it's a one-joke film, but there are some classic scenes along the way and at its best Zoolander is an entertaining dig at an industry that takes itself far too seriously. On the DVD: Zoolander comes to DVD in an anamorphic 2.35:1 widescreen presentation that's clear and crisp with strong colours, which perfectly shows off the cartoonish style of the film. The audio is consistently sharp. Extra junkies will find plenty of material: deleted scenes, including an extended "Mine" scene and Winona Ryder trying to pick-up Hansel; amusing outtakes; and a great commentary from Ben Stiller with writers Drake Sather and John Hamburg. Best of all is the original VH1 Fashion Show skits which were the inspiration for the film. --Kristen BowditchNewest Review: ... all looking the same to you and I). Along comes Hansel (Owen Wilson) with his relaxed, casual style and his flowing blonde ... more ... locks, and all of a sudden, the new kid on the block has stolen Zoolander's thunder.
Meanwhile, there is a sinister plot going on behind the scenes. Models are being used for ulterior purposes, and as Zoolander and Hansel begin to uncover a dangerous world of brainwashing and political sabotage, and ultimately....murder! But don't worry, it's all given with a ridiculous amount of silliness as well!!
It's almost over the top, in a way. It definitely appealed to me when I first saw it, and Stiller does silly comedy ver...more |
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Zoolander (DVD): I wonder if there's more to life than being really, really, ... (654 words)
by - written on 18/04/08 (Very useful, 59 readings)
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When it comes to Zoolander, turn off brain functioning, and laugh at the ridiculous stupid humour this film consists of! ZL was originally a short spoof clip made for the VH1 music awards. This movie is one of many that Wilson and Stiller have co-starred in to date (Zoolander, The Royal Tenenbaums, Meet the Parents, Meet the Fockers, Starsky and Hutch, Night At The Museum), they certainly seem to be a winning combination. Ben Stiller (Meet the Parents, Dodgeball) stars as Derek Zoolander, three time Male Model of the Year. Derek is beginning to wonder if "there is more to life than being really really ridiculously good looking" when his ... Read the complete review
He's Got The Look! (1052 words)
by - written on 06/10/07 (Very useful, 162 readings)
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(Film Only Review) Zoolander is one of those films that I didn't think I'd like but on watching it I was pleasantly surprised, the story is ridiculous even by spoof thriller standards but what I think saves the film is the excellent Stiller and some great supporting performances around him specifically from Owen Wilson and Will Ferrell. The story centres on Derek Zoolander the number one male model in the world, the undisputed king of the catwalks or at least he has been for the last few years until the 'hot' newcomer 'Hansel' beats him by winning the prestigious title of Male Model of the Year. This sparks a crisis of confidence in Zoolander and ... Read the complete review
Zoolander (DVD): A Model Idiot (2039 words)
by - written on 02/03/07 (Very useful, 563 readings)
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>>>> Synopsis Having won the coveted 'Male Model of the Year" award for three years in a row, dim-witted Derek Zoolander (Ben Stiller) is a God in the world of modelling. That is until Hansel (Owen Wilson); a new younger, cooler model steals his crown by winning this year’s award. Depressed and humiliated by his sudden fall from being number one, he decides to retire from the spotlight and seek a new beginning with his father and brothers working the mines. That is until he is offered a modelling assignment with the one fashion designer who constantly shunned him, Mugatu (Will Ferrell). But unbeknown to Derek, Mugatu is behind a sinister plot ... Read the complete review
A review for really, really good looking people (1160 words)
by - written on 06/11/06 (Very useful, 366 readings)
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Introduction ----------------- Three times winner of Male Model of the Year, Derek Zoolander’s supremacy is threatened by newcomer Hansel. Worse still, he’s been brainwashed by an evil fashion cartel to assassinate the Malaysian Prime Minister. The Cast ----------- Ben Stiller leads the pack as the vacuous, self-obsessed Derek Zoolander. Cock-sure and completely unaware of his own stupidity, Zoolander is well-played by Stiller who brings his usual blend of arrogance and vulnerability to the part. Less successful is Owen Wilson’s stoner surf dude, Hansel. Basically, this is because it’s Owen Wilson being Owen Wilson again. Much as I like ... Read the complete review
Zoolander (DVD): Ever wonder if there was more to life than being really, rea ... (1014 words)
by - written on 27/07/09 (Very useful, 38 readings)
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After multiple people recommending this film to me, I felt that I couldn't let the cheap price of the DVD on amazon pass me by. Zoolander, starring Ben Stiller, Owen Wilson, Christine Taylor and Will Ferrell, features a high number of high profile cameos, and has become a bit of a cult classic. *Summary* Derek Zoolander (Ben Stiller) is a clueless male model, famous for his facial expressions 'Blue Steel', 'Le Tigre' and 'Ferrari' (all of which are, in fact, the same stereotyped model face of sucked in cheeks and pouted lips). However, his position as the top male model comes into danger due to the talent of Hansel (Owen Wilson), an up and coming model ... Read the complete review
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