Reader comments: Zoolander

JOANNA STARBUCK | Jan. 29, 2002
Are you kidding?! This is the ultimate college movie! I loved it! Everyone I know loved it! Anyone who thinks this movie wasn't good is either too old, or doesn't know humor. Not every movie was made to be deep and win a grammy, some were made to just be weird and funny. This is one of those flicks.
MICHAEL | Nov. 22, 2001
Jeff Vice has long been my most trusted critic. I usually find our tastes to be remarkably similar. However, Jeff, you're way off base on this one. There were approximately 8 funny minutes in this movie (Stiller and Wilson together are quite amusing but the scenes are few and far between) but the rest just blew; this material should have remained a skit. Come back to us, Jeff. Yes, the summer was terrible for movies, but, even by comparison, Zoolander falters. You're a better reviewer than this.
D.M.W. | Nov. 20, 2001
This is the most stupid movie I have ever seen! I heard it was funny, but it was anything but that. Never in my life have I been so disappointed or disgusted by a movie like this. I would rather watch anything else, and I was ver angry that I even wasted my time on this time-waster.
DEAN | Nov. 2, 2001
This film did not have any redeeming qualities that could be detected. Normally, with a movie of this nature there will at least be some gag that works, a plot line that keeps you interested or some piece of satire that seems relevant. Nothing. A boring, lifeless protagonist surrounded by supporting characters that neither add nor embellish the story line. If you're expecting to see Stiller's wit and character development skills, you won't find it here. You would be better served by going to the video store and renting Something about Mary. I'm surprised at Jeff Vice's review of this picture. Normally, I can count on seeing a good film if he's given it a good review. That's not my opinion this time.
GARY LEAVITT | Oct. 8, 2001
More like 1 1/2 stars. A little bit of the Zoolander character goes a long way. The supporting characters were too silly. I think it would have worked better with the supporting characters playing it a little more strait and having the Z. character, by contrast, be off the wall. Some scenes seemed out of context, just thrown in for affect. As if the director/writer had some funny gags in mind and tried to think of ways to fit them in the movie.
DENNIS ORGILL | Oct. 4, 2001
A complete load of crap all wrapped up in stupid.
HY BRADLEY | Sept. 29, 2001
Dear Jeff, I'm amazed that you liked this film, let alone gave it ***. Did you only have time to copy someone elses opinion? We walked out when the film was half through. We got our money back. Such empty headed, drivel is a marvel to come across. Sometimes I validate your opinion. This time, you greatly disapointed me and my wife. You can do better! You must do better if you want to be a credible critic that I will read. Hy Bradley.
JIF LITTLE | Sept. 29, 2001
What a waste of good talent (Ben Stiller). This movie put a person next to me asleep. If you don?t have anything else to do go to the theater, buy a bag of popcorn take your goodies outside the theater and eat it--before going to this movie.

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