Past-their-prime male models Derek Zoolander (Ben Stiller) and Hansel (Owen Wilson) are recruited by Interpol to investigate a conspiracy after a number of beautiful celebrities are assassinated while posing with Zoolander's signature "Blue Steel" look. Their probe uncovers an ingenious plot by fashion mogul Mugatu (Will Ferrell) to locate and harness the source of the legendary Fountain of Youth. Directed by Ben Stiller. Olivia Munn, Kristen Wiig, and Penélope Cruz co-star. ~ Tom Ciampoli, Rovi
Director: Justin Theroux, Ben Stiller
Cast: Ben Stiller, Owen Wilson, Will Ferrell, Penélope
Cruz, Christine Taylor
Release Date: Feb
12, 2016
Rated R for crude and sexual content, a scene of
exaggerated violence, and brief strong language.
Runtime: 1 hr. 42 min.
Genres: Comedy
Review:
Zoolander 2 isn’t nearly as terrible as some of the
reviews suggest but it’s not nearly good enough to warrant its existence. Once the nostalgia of seeing Zoolander and
Hansel passes, we’re left with a fairly routine comedy that’s never quite as
funny as the original. Ben Stiller and
Owen Wilson slip back into their roles easily and they do have some funny bits
but its never consistent overall. There
are plenty of dead spots along the way with the film perking up substantially
once Will Ferrell’s Mugatu reemerges.
Penélope Cruz is game as the biggest new addition to the cast but it
leaves you asking why the film isn’t funnier with all the talent
assembled.
C+
