Paramount+Zoolander (2001)
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Center
Viewer Rating
Rating: 6.3
Overview
Clear the runway for Derek Zoolander, VH1's three-time male model of the year. His face falls when hippie-chic Hansel scooters in to steal this year's award. The evil fashion guru Mugatu seizes the opportunity to turn Derek into a killing machine. It's a well-designed conspiracy and only with the help of Hansel and a few well-chosen accessories like Matilda can Derek make the world safe for male models everywhere.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
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Political: Leans Left
Diversity: Low
Overview
Clear the runway for Derek Zoolander, VH1's three-time male model of the year. His face falls when hippie-chic Hansel scooters in to steal this year's award. The evil fashion guru Mugatu seizes the opportunity to turn Derek into a killing machine. It's a well-designed conspiracy and only with the help of Hansel and a few well-chosen accessories like Matilda can Derek make the world safe for male models everywhere.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Paramount+Apple TVGoogle PlayDetailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Center
Primary
The film's central conflict, a cabal of fashion designers plotting to assassinate a progressive Prime Minister to protect their profits from child labor, serves as a clear critique of corporate exploitation and global capitalism, aligning with left-leaning themes.
Zoolander features a predominantly white main cast without explicit race or gender swaps of traditionally white roles. The narrative satirizes the fashion industry and celebrity culture, but it does not critically portray traditional identities or center DEI themes.
Secondary
Zoolander does not feature any explicitly identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes. The film's satire is directed at the fashion industry and its inhabitants, rather than engaging with or depicting queer identity. Therefore, the net impact on LGBTQ+ portrayal is N/A.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
Zoolander (2001) is an original film, not an adaptation or reboot of existing material. All characters were created specifically for this movie, meaning there are no pre-established characters whose gender could have been changed from a prior canon or historical record.
Zoolander is an original film with no prior source material or historical figures. All characters were created for this movie, meaning there are no pre-established canonical or historical racial depictions to be altered.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
6.3
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
User Ratings
6.5
6.2
Critic Ratings
6.4
6.1
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