Zoolander 2: Movie Review
It’s been fifteen years since the release of “Zoolander”, which I am a definite fan of. For years there has been talk of a sequel, but as time passed, it looked more and more unlikely. Never say never in Hollywood, because “Zoolander 2” is officially here. Unfortunately it is one of the worst comedies I have seen in recent memory. Unlike the first film, “Zoolander 2” is very unfunny.
Set fifteen years after the first film, Derek Zoolander (Ben Stiller) has been living in seclusion. After the death of his wife, Derek had a breakdown and his son was taken away from him. He could no longer face the world. That all changes when fashion icon Alexanya Atoz (Kristen Wiig) invites Derek and Hansel (Owen Wilson) to Rome in order to take part in a fashion show. If Derek can prove to child services that he is working and stable, he could possibly get his son back.
It turns out that Derek’s son (Cyrus Arnold) is living in an Orphanage in Rome as well. The villain from the first film, Mugatu (Will Ferrell) has a master plan for Derek and his son. With the help of Agent Valentina (Penélope Cruz), Derek and Hansel must take down Mugatu and save Derek Jr.
“Zoolander 2” tries really hard to capture the magic that made the first film so enjoyable, but this time around the jokes don’t work. Ferrell fares best as Mugatu, but even he isn’t able to offer much. Kristen Wiig is wasted here. We can’t understand a word her character says and apparently that is supposed to be funny? Hansel is also in a relationship with his orgy party and he has impregnated them all, including Kiefer Sutherland (playing himself). I will admit that Sutherland playing himself very seriously to something this stupid was actually amusing. Actually, while watching that I could totally picture him leading a “Naked Gun” remake.
Stiller once again plays double duty as director and star. He also helped write the script with co-star Justin Theroux. The first film may have been stupid, but it made me laugh. “Zoolander 2” is just plain stupid.
By: Marc Ferman
