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Zoolander (2001)

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All Time

of 190,142

3,564

2000's

of 34,011

1,066

2001

of 7,559

138
Comedy
- Comedy All Time
  
  of 36,552
  
  833
  
  Comedy of 2001
  
  of 729
  
  24
  
  Comedy of the 2000's
  
  of 7,307
  
  228

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Zoolander (2001) is ranked overall as out of 4 stars

Overall Rating:2.7242

Avg Critic Score:2.6481

Zoolander (2001) Movie Reviews

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21.40%

4.19%

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Film Threat, Hollywood's Indie Voice

Ben Stiller is the master at playing likable losers in films like There's Something About Mary, Mystery Men and Meet the Parents. Now taking a shot as writer, director and star with Zoolander, the result is a success -- if you like dumb fun. ...read the complete Zoolander movie review at Film Threat, Hollywood's Indie Voice

ReelViews (James Berardinelli)

Under normal circumstances, Zoolander is the kind of movie I would recommend giving a pass to in theaters and waiting for the video release. But these are far from normal circumstances. ...read the complete Zoolander movie review at ReelViews (James Berardinelli)

ReelViews (James Berardinelli)

Despite its numerous weaknesses, Zoolander is more enjoyable than many of 2001's crop of so-called comedies. For one thing, it's actually funny, even if only sporadically so. ...read the complete Zoolander movie review at ReelViews (James Berardinelli)

Chicago Sun-Times (Roger Ebert)

There have been articles lately asking why the United States is so hated in some parts of the world. ...read the complete Zoolander movie review at Chicago Sun-Times (Roger Ebert)

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Audio Revolution

Most movies made from TV comedy sketches turn out to be mildly amusing at best and painful at worst. Somehow, "Zoolander" escapes this curse with surprising zest. Director/co-scripter/star Ben Stiller has a clear handle on the material, an ear for the...read the complete Zoolander (2001) review at Audio Revolution

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DVDActive (David Cox)

Okay, so it’s not the most sophisticated or consistently funny film you’re likely to see but Zoolander will tickle your ribs on many occasions and as one man shows go, it’s all to Ben Stiller’s credit after the mauling he...read the complete Zoolander (2001) review at DVDActive (David Cox)

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New York Times (Elvis Mitchell)

Often unspeakably funny....read the complete Zoolander (2001) review at New York Times (Elvis Mitchell)

See all (9) "Fair" Reviews

Parent Previews

Legally Blonde may have some brainless beauties but Zoolander is like, duh, worse. Completely clueless and totally self-absorbed, Derek Zoolander (Ben Stiller) is an aging male model losing his grip on the slippery pinnacle...read the complete Zoolander (2001) review at Parent Previews

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