Zoolander 2 | Little White Lies

Zoolander 2

Published 06 Feb 2016

Words by David Jenkins

Directed by Ben Stiller

Starring Ben Stiller, Owen Wilson, and Penelope Cruz

Released 12 Feb 2016

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2

Anticipation.

Was the first Zoolander actually any good?

1

Enjoyment.

The humour flatline gets a faint heartbeat when Will Ferrell turns up.

1

In Retrospect.

Exceptionally, insultingly poor.

As director and star, Ben Stiller sleepwalks through this drab, inconsequential comedy sequel.

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