Discussing the multiple flaws of non-binary representation in a film that uses the identity as attempted comedy
Trailer Still of All (Benedict Cumberbatch) [Copyright: Paramount Pictures]
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Zoolander 2 is a film that has many flaws. From its slow-to-get-going plot, to its jarring and frequent celebrity cameos, to just the fact it generally misses jokes, it is evident why this film has mixed reviews. However, another major issue is its offensive stance that feels less like mocking the fashion industry (the stance taken for the first film), to just purely mocking unfashionable people. Most notably is a series of fat jokes made at Zoolander’s teenage son. Although, to a different character, it also contains offense towards the non-binary community (obviously, that is why you are here). The character is called All, and this is basically all that could go wrong with representation.