3.8
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
Zoolander 2 (2016)
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Leans Traditional
Viewer Rating
Rating: 3.8
Overview
Derek and Hansel are modelling again when an opposing company attempts to take them out from the business.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Bias Dimensions
Political: Center
Diversity: Moderate
LGBTQ: Negative
Trans: Negative
Overview
Derek and Hansel are modelling again when an opposing company attempts to take them out from the business.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Leans Traditional
Primary
The film's central subject matter of the fashion industry, celebrity culture, and an absurd conspiracy lacks a strong inherent political valence. Its narrative primarily focuses on comedic satire and personal arcs, offering no clear ideological problem or solution, thus aligning with a neutral rating.
The movie features a visibly diverse cast, including various celebrity cameos and the introduction of a non-binary character. However, it does not explicitly recast traditionally white roles with minority actors for DEI purposes, nor does its narrative explicitly critique traditional identities or center on strong DEI themes.
Secondary
Zoolander 2 features the genderfluid character All, whose identity is primarily used as a comedic device. The humor stems from the protagonists' confusion regarding gender fluidity, leading to a portrayal that many viewers and critics found to be mocking and problematic rather than affirming or respectful.
Zoolander 2 features All, an androgynous supermodel whose gender fluidity is primarily depicted as a source of comedic confusion and mockery for the protagonists. The portrayal was widely criticized for relying on harmful stereotypes and presenting gender identity without dignity or nuance, resulting in a problematic net impact.
The film does not depict any female characters engaging in or winning close-quarters physical combat against one or more male opponents. Female characters primarily serve investigative or antagonistic roles without direct physical confrontations of this nature.
All major and legacy characters from the original 'Zoolander' who returned for 'Zoolander 2' maintained their established genders. No existing character was portrayed as a different gender.
No established character from the original 'Zoolander' film or its source material had their race changed in 'Zoolander 2.' New characters introduced in the sequel do not qualify as race swaps.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
User Ratings
4.7
4.9
Critic Ratings
2.1
3.4
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