The year 2014 was marked by the release of the movie “Model Male 2”. The director of the film project was the popular American comedian actor Ben Stiller. This is the third work of the actor as a filmmaker. We note that the film “Exemplary Male - 2” (2014), in which the actors played their roles brilliantly, split the audience into two halves. The first of them appreciated the humor and irony with which the film abounds. The second ones note that Ben has little experience in terms of directorial work, so there is not enough professionalism: the story is crumpled, of little interest and does not carry away from the first seconds of viewing. Today we would like to understand why this happened, and at the same time to talk about the actors of the film.
Bet on world stars
It is worth noting that in the film "Model Male - 2" (2014), the actors played famous. Milla Jovovich and Will Ferrell, Ben Stiller himself and Owen Wilson - these are just a small part of those celebrities who took part in the tape. A lot can be said about each of them, because before agreeing to participate in the project of his friend Ben, each of them was already a recognizable, beloved and popular person.
Ben Stiller
Speaking about the cast of the film, it would be foolish not to start with the director himself, who played the main role. Ben was born in a family of comedians, which predetermined his fate. Stiller's father comes from Poland, but with Jewish roots. Mother was Irish. Ben himself notes that his mother converted to Judaism, but the family did not have any special religious moods. But the creative atmosphere reigned. The actor attracted the necessary people who helped in his career when, in the distant 1985, he played in the play “House of Blue Leaves”. Yes, and his short skits like many. And so began the path to glory. Before the film “Exemplary Male - 2” (the film, 2014, about the actors and roles of which is a little lower), Ben starred in a number of films. It’s enough to recall “Night at the Museum” and the famous comedy “Meet the Parents”.
Owen Wilson
Owen was born into a middle-income family. My father was engaged in advertising, and my mother worked as a photographer. In the family, Owen was not the only child. He has older and younger brothers. The first roles in film and television were modest: Owen could not surprise anyone with his talent. But his ability to be funny and at the same time those whom you consider to be your best friend could be seen by Ben Stiller, with whom they soon became friends. Just the film “Exemplary Male - 2”, whose actors are well known to the audience, secured success, because Ben invited Owen to other projects that came out before this film. Strange, but for some reason in life, those who look funny and funny on the screen are often not optimistic. Owen Wilson is just such a person: he is vulnerable, prone to depression and pessimism. Many of his friends, knowing these weaknesses behind the actor, try in every possible way to support him and charge him with positive.
Penelope Cruz
Hot and passionate Spaniard went a hard way. She grew up in a poor family with many children. Penelope studied ballet, and also graduated from the conservatory. She was very lucky, because the legendary personality in the field of cinema for many years considered her his muse. Pedro Almodovar opened the door to the great movie for Penelope, he gave her many main roles in his paintings, which are recognized around the world and are rightfully considered masterpieces. Arriving in the United States, Cruz entered a special school in order to continue her acquaintance with the world of dance and theater.
She learned English and quickly conquered her talent with many Hollywood directors. By the way, the actors “Exemplary Male - 2” were pleased when they learned that the talented Spaniard will take part in the Stiller project. Cruz loves comedy, although her film debut in 1992 was a dramatic role in the film Ham, Ham. In fairness, it should be said that critics appreciated the work of Penelope. By the way, famous designers and couturiers admire the beauty of the Spanish woman: Penelope is now invited to European shows, as well as her photo can be seen on the covers of fashion magazines.
Evaluation of the work of the actors and the film "Model Male -2" (2014)
The first part of the above film was shot by Stiller in 2001. Then he managed to earn a little more than $ 30 million from the box office. It is worth saying that by Hollywood standards this amount is very small. The second part of the film was a complete failure, because it collected all the Golden Raspberry nominations, and also failed at the box office. The film “Model Male - 2” (2014), in which the actors played professionally, became one of the worst works in the history of cinema, only according to critics. However, viewers do not share this opinion, considering Ben's work truly funny and interesting.
Ben Stiller played in this film Derek Zulander, Owen Wilson - Hansel MacDonald, Will Ferrell - Jacobim Mugatu, Penelope Cruz - Valentina Valencia.