Zoolander

Zoolander is a slapstick comedy that was directed by Ben Stiller and stars him as the titular character. Based on a pair of short films that Stiller made for the VH1 Fashion Awards, the movie centers around male model Derek Zoolander, who is brainwashed to assassinate the Malaysian Prime Minister by the conniving fashion mogul Jacobim Mugatu (played by Will Ferrell). Zoolander's arch rival, fellow male model Hansel (played by Owen Wilson), eventually tries to help Derek defeat Mugatu with the help of "Investigatory" journalist Matilda Jeffries (Christine Taylor).

Fast Facts

1. Starring: Ben Stiller, Owen Wilson & Will Ferrell, Jerry Stiller, Christine Taylor
2. Directed By: Ben Stiller
3. MPAA Rating: PG-13
4. Release Date: Sept 28, 2001
5. Runtime: 89 Minutes
6. Stiller's father Jerry Stiller plays super-agent "Maury Ballstein"
7. Stiller's wife Christine Taylor plays Matilda Jeffries
8. Derived from the names of two actual male models: Mark Vanderloo and Johnny Zander

Quote

• "Have you ever wondered if there was more to life, other than being really, really, ridiculously good looking?" - Zoolander

• "What is this? A center for ants? How can we be expected to teach children to learn how to read... if they can't even fit inside the building?" - Zoolander

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