Tropic Thunder

[Lemon]

Can't wait to see this, every time I see the trailer I LOL :D.

[kaylee]

Man this film was so hilarious. I got to see a Advance Screening at Comic Con. It as great film all around. Funniest of the year

Luckyyy! I wanted to go to Comic Con, but alas, not for me this year. I'm going to see TT though tomorrow night at an advanced screening, so I'm pretty psyched about that.

I just love what I've seen of the humor in this movie so far... it's got the stupid edge of Zoolander, but so much of it is based on what's there in reality... I mean, it's over the top, but we know these actors... we've seen them in every day life, in some form or other. The action guy, the method actor, the comedian... it's just so accurate. I'm soooo ready to see this.

[Dark Victory]

Robert Downey Jr. playing a black guy...I'm so seeing this.

[The Dude]

Can't wait for this.

[CashforStash]

Can't wait for this aswell :D

[AlteredEgo]

i can wait for this. :dry:

[YoungE808]

Robert Downey Jr. playing a black guy...I'm so seeing this.

He's not playing a black guy! He's a dude playin a dude disguised as another dude!





...sorry couldn't resist.

[vertsk8er419]

He's not playing a black guy! He's a dude playin a dude disguised as another dude!





...sorry couldn't resist.
Technically, he's a dude, playing a dude, playing a dude, disguised as another dude.

[Gotham]

Can't wait to see this. They've been promoting this very well.

"Hey- what do you mean, you people?

"What do you mean you people?

[Brian Braddock]

"Pop the breaks, kid"

[Hunter Rider]

Movement To Get Tropic Thunder Scenes Removed? (http://www.latinoreview.com/news/movement-to-get-tropic-thunder-scenes-removed-5161)

[Kanon]

Advice to Patricia Bauer: Never go full retard

[RedIsNotBlue]

Oh my god our society has really become pussies. IT IS FICTION AND ALL IN FUN.

[Kanon]

****! they really took down the simple Jack website! and sites are removing the full retard clip! I so ****ing hate that Bauer "lady"

[Nightmare]

Oh my god our society has really become pussies. IT IS FICTION AND ALL IN FUN.

QFT

[Kanon]

I posted a message on that blog, and since is awaiting moderation, and may not be approved, I'll put a copy here

You people really missed the point of the movie… Stiller’s character is making fun of the way Hollywood actors use these kind of roles to seem deep, and gain quick notoriety as serious actors… It’s not that hard to understand… It’s actually quite positive, since exposes the insensibility that came before…

And you complain about a word? Without judging the context in wich is used? I can’t believe you don’t have better things to worry about…

[RedIsNotBlue]

Yeah hasn't that been a common joke among movie goers for a while now? If you play a retard you will get an Oscar...lol.

[Kanon]

Some other people are giving them their thoughts too... Good thing there are still people with sense of humor around

On a sad note, it is in a NEW POST that they felt was neccesary to address the "Full retard" clip

http://www.patriciaebauer.com/2008/08/01/never-go-full-retard/

Why do they have to use people with Down syndrome or whatever as an excuse to attack a movie that they obviously they don't know the first thing about?

[Brian Braddock]

Patricia Bauer - yet another shining example of how a person can get something so amazingly wrong to go down in the annulls of time.

:cmad:

[RickO'Connell]

Let the in-game advertising commence! Ubisoft (aka the EA of Europe) has signed a deal (http://www.gamasutra.com/php-bin/news_index.php?story=19698) with Paramount Pictures to infuse the 360 version of Rainbow Six: Vegas 2 gameplay-reliant advertising that will take the shape of an in-game scavenger hunt promoting upcoming movie Tropic Thunder.


Players will follow a series of clues within the game in order to receive a "free digital VIP map" for the title and gain entry into a Tropic Thunder sweepstakes for the chance to win an Xbox 360 Elite ... and ... for the love of ...


Most in-game advertisments are fairly passive, but this represents a new age of playable commercials, which brings things right back to the days of Cool Spot. I'm sure this is going to be very nice for Ben Stiller fans, but the whole idea of this scheme makes me cringe, quite frankly. I'm not surprised in the least that Ubisoft is involved.

http://www.destructoid.com/ubisoft-and-paramount-inject-rainbow-six-vegas-2-with-ad-tastic-minigame-98266.phtml

[terry78]

Oh my god our society has really become pussies. IT IS FICTION AND ALL IN FUN.

Since it's mostly chicks convincing the males, you mean pussy has caused our society to become pussies.

[Commodore Schmidlapp]

Some other people are giving them their thoughts too... Good thing there are still people with sense of humor around

On a sad note, it is in a NEW POST that they felt was neccesary to address the "Full retard" clip

http://www.patriciaebauer.com/2008/08/01/never-go-full-retard/

Why do they have to use people with Down syndrome or whatever as an excuse to attack a movie that they obviously they don't know the first thing about?
Thanks Patricia Baur, you just made me want to see the movie more.

[kaylee]

Since it's mostly chicks convincing the males, you mean pussy has caused our society to become pussies.


Scuse me, this chick has been out there trying to point out how stupid all of this hubbub is. No generalizations, please. :woot:


In other news, I managed to get to the advance screening of TT last night, and OMG. It is beyond hilarious! RDJ is amazing, and let me just say that the cameos everyone's raving about... they are completely worth the hype. The story itself is great, and more complex than I was expecting, and there are waaay more jokes and funny bits than I was expecting too. Definitely not one of those movies where all the best bits are in the trailer. There's this whole conversation between Tugg Speedman and Kirk Lazarus near the end that had me practically rolling with laughter. Can't wait to go with my whole group to go see it this weekend!

And the trailers at the beginning -- so, so worth seeing. :word:

[tyler-durden]

Has Particia Bauer seen the whole film yet? if not then she probably doesn't understand it fully.

[Brian Braddock]

There's no probably about it. She's taken it out of context and blown it all completely out of proportion.

Overraction much, Patricia?

[Kanon]

Now we are talking!

http://www.cinemablend.com/new/Save-Tropic-Thunder-9742.html

DreamWorks needs to know that this is merely a very loud minority they’re dealing with. And the only way to do that is for you to tell them. Email, comments, whatever. DreamWorks is watching. Hit your keyboard and make yourself heard. Save Tropic Thunder. Save Simple Jack. Save free speech. Save adult conversation. Save the retards.

[Rocker22]

Rain of Madness restricted clip:

http://movies.ign.com/dor/objects/41391/tropic-thunder/videos/tt_booty_sweat_tears_080608.html

[Dr. Evil]

The great thing about this movie is that Robert Downey Jr. is playing a dude who's playing a dude disguised as another dude.

[블라스]

Hahahaha! :lmao:

[TheVileOne]

Since we are on it. It would be a shame if those scenes are cut.

Robert Downey Jr's full retard speech was one of the highlights at the movie. After it was over people in theatre of my screening started CLAPPING.

"Sean Penn, I Am Sam, 2001. Went full retard, went home empty-handed. Never go full retard."

[SPIDERMAN117]

Yes the Comic Con screening crowd was great :up:

[TheVileOne]

I wonder if I saw you there spider.

[SPIDERMAN117]

Hmmm well you probally would of noticed me if I had my Joker stuff on but the security guard made me take it off but for some reason some chick was there as harley quinn with her make up on. It pissed me off bad

[Timstuff]

And in mentioning Rain Man and Forrest Gump, Downey Jr.’s character points out the fact that Hollywood has always shied away from featuring characters who are truly disabled; always making sure that these characters had some over-the-top ability or redeeming quality. If anything, my husband was glad that fact was brought to light here, because it’s a valid point that Hollywood (and society in general) usually rewards and accepts film characters who are only “somewhat” disabled.

Wow, this stupid lady actually got what the scene was REALLY poking fun at, and yet she still manages to claim that it was merely a ploy to demean the mentally disabled. Wow. :o

My aunt is retarded, but I do not take offense at the scene in question because A) I know that the movie is meant to be in good fun, and B) I know that the joke was not meant to be on retarded people, but the way Hollywood treats them.

[kaylee]

Wow, this stupid lady actually got what the scene was REALLY poking fun at, and yet she still manages to claim that it was merely a ploy to demean the mentally disabled. Wow. :o

My aunt is retarded, but I do not take offense at the scene in question because A) I know that the movie is meant to be in good fun, and B) I know that the joke was not meant to be on retarded people, but the way Hollywood treats them.


Yeah, this bugs me so much. I feel like there are plenty of things in the world, and even just in Hollywood, to feel legitimately outraged by... but this is just like people getting together to complain because it makes them feel better. I hate it when people get up in arms about something they haven't actually seen or experienced -- this movie is NOT offensive the way they think it is. As you say, Timstuff, the joke is on the way the media treats the mentally disabled. Not on the disabled themselves.

[tyler-durden]

Did anyone see Alpa Chino's myspace page, pretty funny? He has some kind of energy drink called booty sweat, it's hilarious.

[Kanon]

http://www.jeffportnoy.com/ online!

[The Apatow Crew]

Movement To Get Tropic Thunder Scenes Removed? (http://www.latinoreview.com/news/movement-to-get-tropic-thunder-scenes-removed-5161)


Okay, so i just watched the clip on youtube and didn't find it offensive, I thought it was rather funny. Its not like they're saying anything bad.

Like others said it just goes to show what dumb people can say and get other stuff pulled cause they don't like it.

[P.B.&Chocolate]

TV alert : Tonight at 10:30pm on E! there will be an E! true Hollywood special on Tropic Thunder .

[Spider-Vader]

This movie looks pretty funny, I'll see it when it gets OnDemand.

I saw an ad in Rainbow Six Vegas 2 today, it surprised me.

[Kanon]

DreamWorks spokesman Chip Sullivan: "No changes or cuts to the film will be made.”

http://www.joblo.com/index.php?id=22479

[shinlyle]

I wonder how many nights these people cry themselves to sleep from someone insulting them? I'm not talking about the handicapped, but these asanine people who feel the need to boycott/protest EVERYTHING that makes fun of someone. Seriously...it's comedy. It's supposed to be off-kilter, and it's supposed to be a satire.

Will someone buy these people a freakin' dictionary and explain to them what a "satire" is? Ugh.

I was going to see this movie later on next week, but now, I think I'll go and see in the theaters opening weekend....TWICE.

How'd that boycott work out for you, now?!

[Brian Braddock]

DreamWorks spokesman Chip Sullivan: "No changes or cuts to the film will be made.”

http://www.joblo.com/index.php?id=22479

That's awesome news.

Here's hoping that the British Board of Film Classification adopt that mantra also for when I go to see it.

[Kanon]

I wonder what would happen if I say I'm trying to boicott the special olympics if this David Tolleson guy (promoting boycott) reamins Chairman...

And I find it fascinating that these people find the word retard, that is at worst a short form of Mental Retardation (wich I believe is a medical term), insulting, while they find perfectly good the word "disabled", wich implies that someone is not able to do stuff, and we know many people with Down Syndrome are able to work and live on their own...

[Brian Braddock]

Yeah, in my previous job working in customer services, I was sent on a course about how to deal with disabled customers; the 1st thing I found out from talking to people with disabilities is that a lot of them hate the term because it implies a limitation.

[Kanon]

From AICN, the full statement from DW spokesperson (I guess saying spokesman is sexist :) )

STATEMENT FROM DREAMWORKS STUDIOS REGARDING ‘TROPIC THUNDER’ AND THE STUDIO’S ONGOING DISCUSSIONS WITH DISABILITY ADVOCACY GROUPS

“’Tropic Thunder’ is an R-rated comedy that satirizes Hollywood and its excesses, and makes its point by featuring inappropriate and over-the top characters in ridiculous situations. The film is in no way meant to disparage or harm the image of individuals with disabilities.”

“We have had productive discussions with representatives of disability advocacy organizations and look forward to working with them closely in the future. However no changes or cuts to the film will be made.”

-Chip Sullivan DreamWorks Studios spokesperson

[Brian Braddock]

Kanon, that post makes me want to:-

http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b64/SUPERBENITEZ/rejoice-god.jpg

[KenK]

http://www.jeffportnoy.com/ online!

HAHAHAHAA!!! Heat Vision and Jack is one of the movies in the filmography!!

[Brian Braddock]

'Granny Flaps'????!!!!!!

:hehe:

[Dark Donnie]

When can we view the Fatties trailer?

Also:
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v232/12398/gag.png

Busted for Huffing Glue
:lmao:

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v232/12398/dfddd.png

[BlackLantern]

I just read the article on the "protest"....seriously what the ****.....

[Kanon]

When can we view the Fatties trailer?
I guess when Tropic Thunder is on theathers, we will get to see the fatties, scorcher and satan's alley...

No Simple Jack :(

[Brian Braddock]

But it's been confirmed that there'll be no cuts?

Maybe theyve took the website down(and arent bringing it back) to diffuse the situation/not add anymore fuel to the fire?

Because if they cut the Jack trailer, the payoff jokes arent going to have half the resonance.

Anyway - I can't get the trailers for any of the movies - websites just keep saying 'coming soon' - I assume it's coz i'm in the u.k. and the films not being released till later.

[Dark Donnie]

I read there is a big Simple Jack clip during the film itself....so thats good.

[Brian Braddock]

But not as good as seeing the full trailer.

[BlackLantern]

Dreamworks did issue a statement confirming no cuts or changes will be made....as for the 'Simple Jack' trailer....it's cool if it's there but I'll take a clip during the film....

http://www.tuggspeedman.com/

I know it probably was posted already...but here is the site for Tugg Speedman

[Dr. Evil]

All that matters to me is Robert Downey Jr. playing a dude who's playing a dude disguised as another dude.

[Zacky]

http://www.kirklazarus.com/

[BlackLantern]

I love how it says "online presence" on his site

[Dr. Evil]

Can this film end The Dark Knight's reign at the top of the box office?

[Nightmare]

I think so.

[JP]

I think this film will de-thrown TDK

[Kanon]

I don't know if the Simple Jack trailer was supposed to be in the movie in the first place, I meant we won't be seeing it on the site (it was announced there)

So far, I think the fake trailers in the movie are fatties, scorcher and satan's alley

I trust there will be no cuts in the movie. If the Jack trailer was there, it will be there. If something is cut, we will find out, 'cause there is people who have seen the movie (at least in comic con) and they will notice...

[BlackLantern]

Dreamworks is usually pretty good about stuff.....considering some of the most powerful people in Hollywood run the damn place, I doubt they would be scared by the Ree-Ree Defense Patrol

[tyler-durden]

Dreamworks is usually pretty good about stuff.....considering some of the most powerful people in Hollywood run the damn place, I doubt they would be scared by the Ree-Ree Defense Patrol

And this is the reason people get offended

[JP]

Dreamworks is usually pretty good about stuff.....considering some of the most powerful people in Hollywood run the damn place, I doubt they would be scared by the Ree-Ree Defense Patrol


Oh.. dear.

[Fanticon]

i'm thinking this could open with 45m.

[JP]

I'm thinking 30 for the weekend. 50 something 5 day. .

[The Caped Knight]

This film looks hilarious . I'm mainly going to see this film to see Robert Downey Jr. playing a Black Man .

[BlackLantern]

This film looks hilarious . I'm mainly going to see this film to see Robert Downey Jr. playing a Black Man .

He's playing a white man playing a black man....

[terry78]

He's playing a white man playing a black man....

People are going to be confused until they see it. All the stories basically say he's doing blackface playing a black actor in the movie. Confusion all over.

[imdaly]

Pretty sure he's a dude playin a dude disguised as another dude.


Might be confusing this move with "Sisterhood of the Travelling Pants 2" though...

[BlackLantern]

yes when its basically a role that makes fun of method acting....

[SPIDERMAN117]

I can confirm there is no Simple Jack fake tralier before the film starts. Its actually in the movie itself. Quite funny how they do it

[Shifty]

I think this film will de-thrown TDK

The Clone Wars will probably help as well.

I'll be seeing this first showing on Wed.

[Dark Donnie]

http://rogerebert.suntimes.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20080811/REVIEWS/593221592


Ebert

*** 1/2 Stars out of 4


The movie is a send-up of Hollywood, actors, acting, agents, directors, writers, rappers, trailers and egos, much enhanced by several cameo roles, the best of which I will not even mention. You’ll know the one, although you may have to wait for the credits to figure it out.

haha I never noticed the one guys name is Alpa Cino....

[Brian Braddock]

That's awesome.

And I think we all know who that cameo is that Ebert's talking about, eh?

[JP]

Yeah, every other review spoiled it already.

[The Apatow Crew]

I don't know if this has been posted but more uproad as insued.

Mental disability groups protest 'Tropic Thunder'
Aug. 12, 2008, 6:31 AM EST
LOS ANGELES (AP) -- "Tropic Thunder" is pushing the envelope too far for groups representing the mentally disabled.
Dozens of people from organizations such as the Special Olympics and the American Association of People with Disabilities protested the movie-industry spoof across the street from the film's Los Angeles premiere at Mann's Bruin Theatre on Monday. The protesters held up signs with slogans such as "Call me by my name, not by my label" and chanted phrases like "Ban the movie, ban the word."

The groups are outraged over scenes featuring the liberal usage of a disparaging term used to describe the mentally disabled. In the movie, director and co-star Ben Stiller (http://movies.msn.com/celebrities/celebrity/ben-stiller/) plays a fame-hungry actor cast in a war movie who previously had a role as a mentally disabled character named Simple Jack. The DreamWorks film, which opens Wednesday, also stars Robert Downey Jr. (http://movies.msn.com/celebs/celeb.aspx?c=372076) and Jack Black (http://movies.msn.com/celebrities/celebrity/jack-black/).
"When I heard about it, I felt really hurt inside," said Special Olympics global messenger Dustin Plunkett. "I cannot believe a writer could write something like that. It's the not the way that we want to be portrayed. We have feelings. We don't like the word retard. We are people. We're just like any other people out there. We want to be ourselves and not be discriminated against."
Andrew J. Imparato, president of the American Association of People with Disabilities, said he and other representatives from advocacy groups representing the mentally disabled met with DreamWorks co-chair Stacey Snider and watched a private screening of the film Monday morning. Imparato called the movie "tasteless" and said it was "offensive start to finish."
"I have a sense of humor," said Imparato. "There were parts of the movie where I laughed, but it seems to me that the movie tried really hard to go too far and then pull back on everything that was offensive except the issue of people with intellectual disabilities. I just think Ben Stiller and the people involved in this movie just didn't think it was going to be offensive."
Following the original complaints from the advocacy groups, DreamWorks pulled some promotional materials, including a Web site that promoted the film-within-a-film starring Stiller's character which contained the tag line "Once there was a retard." DreamWorks spokesman Chip Sullivan previously said in a statement that "no changes or cuts to the film will be made."
"If you want to pick on people, as the old playground saying goes, pick on people your own size," said Timothy Shriver, chairman of the Special Olympics, who is calling for a boycott of "Tropic Thunder" along with the other groups. "This population struggles too much with the basics to have to struggle against Hollywood. We're sending a message that this hate speech is no longer acceptable."

http://movies.msn.com/movies/article.aspx/?news=326587&GT1=28101

[Commodore Schmidlapp]

People take themselves way to seriously

[The Apatow Crew]

People take themselves way to seriouslyYeah, but i guess they figure they're making fun of them and making moneu off their situtations.

[Commodore Schmidlapp]

Honestly though, it just makes me wanna see the movie more. I don't think these groups understand that the more they protest a movie, the interest it draws.

[Dr. Evil]

I am surprised that Jesse Jackson hasn't yet protested about RDJ playing a black man.

Maybe he knows that RDJ is playing a dude who's playing a dude disguised as another dude.

[Kanon]

IESB.net hit the nail in the head about the protesters

http://www.iesb.net/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=5312&Itemid=99

[terry78]

I am surprised that Jesse Jackson hasn't yet protested about RDJ playing a black man.

Maybe he knows that RDJ is playing a dude who's playing a dude disguised as another dude.

I haven't heard any black people really complain about that, because I think it doesn't really come off as that bad. Downey has gained quite a following after Iron Man, and his personality is kind of, "yeah, I know this **** is dumb, but come on." I think people get it.

[Shifty]

These people calling for a boycott would never see the movie anyways. The majority of people who will see this saw the trailer months ago and loved it.

[JP]

IESB.net hit the nail in the head about the protesters

http://www.iesb.net/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=5312&Itemid=99

Yup.

[BLACKVULCAN]

Well I for one think this movie looks freakin hilarious!!I don't mind Downey's character. he's suppose to be an insensitive moron.I mean Ben Stiller is an action hero with live Pandas tied to him.Just like Blazing Saddles that you mention before Terry. It's Satire and i don't have a problem with it.

Plus my girl was like damn he makes a good looking brother. Hahaha

[Commodore Schmidlapp]

Well I for one think this movie looking freakin hilarious!!I don't mind Downey's character. he's suppose to be an insensitive moron.I mean Ben Stiller is an action hero with live Pandas tied to him.Just like Blazing Saddles that you mention before Terry. It's Satire and i don't have a problem with it.

Plus my girl was like damn he makes a good looking brother. Hahaha
That is really funny.

[Gilpesh]

These people calling for a boycott would never see the movie anyways.

Yeah, they would probably just stare at the screen with a glazed over look on their face as they drooled all over themselves.

[BLACKVULCAN]

if Eddie Murphy can dress up like a racist Chinese guy or a Jewish dude and not get flack then why shouldn't Robert Downey junior. It just goes to show how versatile he is as an actor.
...... Haha yeah that good looking brother thing she said kinda pissed me off though cause she was suppose to say that about me:cwink:

[danoyse]

IESB.net hit the nail in the head about the protesters

http://www.iesb.net/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=5312&Itemid=99

Exactly. :up:

I actually saw something similar at a Broadway show once. It was Martin Short in a show that spoofed one-man shows, where he made up a bunch of BS about himself to tell his "life story" on stage (it was hilarious).

But at one point they did a mock Oscar ceremony that had him nominated for a movie where he played a mentally challenged man fighting for his pet parrot to ride the bus with him. The 10-second "clip" consisted of Short on stage running in circles around a bird perch yelling "Let Mr. Feathers ride with me! Let Mr. Feathers ride with me!"

Of course it was a total spoof of the whole idea of actors winning awards for playing those kinds of roles--not a spoof of the mentally challenged themselves. And it was really funny.

That's sounds like exactly what they're doing in Tropic Thunder, and it appears the protesters have missed the point entirely.

[Sawyer]

IESB.net hit the nail in the head about the protesters

http://www.iesb.net/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=5312&Itemid=99

So true. IMO, the actors who actually try to play mentally retarded characters to win awards are more offensive than Stiller in TT. Its kind of like how actors who wear blackface for a role (whats his name in Soul Man) are more offensive than RDJ.

[Gilpesh]

So true. IMO, the actors who actually try to play mentally retarded characters to win awards are more offensive than Stiller in TT. Its kind of like how actors who wear blackface for a role (whats his name in Soul Man) are more offensive than RDJ.

You shut your mouth about C. Thomas Howell!

:cmad:

[BlackLantern]

So true. IMO, the actors who actually try to play mentally retarded characters to win awards are more offensive than Stiller in TT. Its kind of like how actors who wear blackface for a role (whats his name in Soul Man) are more offensive than RDJ.

Yea....why is it when Sean Penn (I am sam) and Cuba Gooding Jr. (Radio) portray mentally disabled people it's called a 'daring and brave performance....but when I do the same thing, I'm an *******......

[thejon93]

Yea....why is it when Sean Penn (I am sam) and Cuba Gooding Jr. (Radio) portray mentally disabled people it's called a 'daring and brave performance....but when I do the same thing, I'm an *******......
They're actors, that's why. It's their job to play characters with any kind of risk in the mist of them performing.

[Spider-X]

Yea....why is it when Sean Penn (I am sam) and Cuba Gooding Jr. (Radio) portray mentally disabled people it's called a 'daring and brave performance....but when I do the same thing, I'm an *******......

you're pretty retarded for not knowing the answer to your retarded question...

[badgonegood]

I am surprised that Jesse Jackson hasn't yet protested about RDJ playing a black man.

Maybe he knows that RDJ is playing a dude who's playing a dude disguised as another dude.

Or he just doesnt care :whatever:

America is so out of touch with the black community

[terry78]

Or he just doesnt care :whatever:

America is so out of touch with the black community

LOL, even when we don't complain, people want us to. :o

Man, a couple guys I know got to see the Chicago screening, and they told me that Tom Cruise's character dances to Flo Rida/T-Pain's song "Low." I gots to see it now. :D

[Spider-X]

hahaha...oh, those cheeky black people, so different from us whities...

LOL, even when we don't complain, people want us to. :o

Man, a couple guys I know got to see the Chicago screening, and they told me that Tom Cruise's character dances to Flo Rida/T-Pain's song "Low." I gots to see it now. :D

and that happens throughout a good deal of the credits too :woot:

[TheVileOne]

http://www.411mania.com/movies/film_reviews/82289

My official Tropic Thunder review.

[Ziggyman]

I feel bad for Stiller and crew for all the trouble they are getting for one word...

[PWN3R]

Just got back from a midnight showing....it definitely delivered. 2008 has had some fantastic films, and make no mistake, Tropic Thunder is one of them. This movie fires and never misses. Hilarious from the get go, literally the very start is just pure brilliance.

I love this movie to death. I will spill my seed on the DVD cover.

See it twice.:heart:

[TheVileOne]

I don't think there's that much trouble. Idiots are just making more out of it than there is.

[Bunker]

Wow! One of the funniest movies I have ever seen. Tom Cruise's character was the best part, he was sooooo funny. I absolutely love this movie and would see it again in a heartbeat.

Oh and the beginning is one of the best parts, it catches you by surprise and makes you laugh your ass off.

[Brian Braddock]

Offically the worst 'kept under wraps' cameo ever..................

[Kanon]

Ok, this is gonna get spoilerish, and the movie doesn't open over here until the next month, so I'll see ya then :)

[Dark Donnie]

Wow! One of the funniest movies I have ever seen. Tom Cruise's character was the best part, he was sooooo funny. I absolutely love this movie and would see it again in a heartbeat.

Oh and the beginning is one of the best parts, it catches you by surprise and makes you laugh your ass off.

I heard Cruise delivers one of the funniest lines in the films.....glad you enjoyed it.

[JP]

Just got back from a midnight showing....it definitely delivered. 2008 has had some fantastic films, and make no mistake, Tropic Thunder is one of them. This movie fires and never misses. Hilarious from the get go, literally the very start is just pure brilliance.

I love this movie to death. I will spill my seed on the DVD cover.

See it twice.:heart:

Ah, I can't wait. :up:

[StarkTheProdigy]

im seeing it today
if you saw pineapple express, which is better?

[Bunker]

im seeing it today
if you saw pineapple express, which is better?

Tropic Thunder, without a doubt.

[StarkTheProdigy]

sweet
then i'll probably love it
because i loved pineapple express
can't wait too see it today!

[Untilteld]

Just got back from a midnight showing....it definitely delivered. 2008 has had some fantastic films, and make no mistake, Tropic Thunder is one of them. This movie fires and never misses. Hilarious from the get go, literally the very start is just pure brilliance.

I love this movie to death. I will spill my seed on the DVD cover.

See it twice.:heart:

Get on Skype once, please! :csad::csad:

[LastSunrise1981]

I work at a movie theater and we had an employee preview last night of Tropic Thunder. Let me say that I really, really enjoyed it and found it to be one of the funniest movies that I've ever seen.

Robert Downey Jr. and Tom Cruise are the showstealers in my opinion. Tom Cruise especially. I know he receives a lot of flack for his beliefs in an alien religion and believe me I don't agree with a lot of his beliefs, views, and find him a bit out there. But this performance made me respect him because he went all out and shows he doesn't take himself that seriously.

[Nirvana]

Definitely plan on seeing it later today. I really enjoyed Pineapple Express, so will I enjoy this more?

[The Apatow Crew]

I'll prolly see this later this week, like on saturday or something.

[Shifty]

Wow! One of the funniest movies I have ever seen. Tom Cruise's character was the best part, he was sooooo funny. I absolutely love this movie and would see it again in a heartbeat.

Oh and the beginning is one of the best parts, it catches you by surprise and makes you laugh your ass off.

I was disapointed with Cruise's characterhim swearing and dancing just wasn't that funny. It was probably the weakest part for me. It was still good but you can only go to the well so many times. Even Bill Hader who was great in a Pineapple Express was left with nothing even with more screen time than he had in Knocked Up.

The cameos in this film were excellent.



RDJ is the Heath Ledger of this movie, when he's not onscreen you're wanting him to come back. Plus he escapes into the role like Ledger. But I'm not saying Oscar nom. I'll say Golden Globe in a Comedy/Musical nom.

Stiller thought of the idea back in the 80s and thankfully he never used it for The Ben Stiller Show. Look for the show's Die Hard 12 trailer parody to get the sense of what the they're going for.

Pineapple Express had more one liners, and laughs but Tropic Thunder is pretty consistent with the laughs, has a couple of twists and leaves a smile on your face throughout. Overall I would say Thunder is the better film, simply because its a movie that I would see again and again. The laughs may not be as hard after multiple viewings but its still entertaining with the action and characters.

Its nice to see something somewhat original in theaters, it takes the rescue mission formula and gives it something fresh. Its the third best movie of the summer after TDK and WALL-E.

[Upset Spideyfan]

I'm a lead farmer, mother****er!

[BlackLantern]

http://www.cnn.com/2008/SHOWBIZ/Movies/08/12/shriver.thunder/index.html?iref=mpstoryview

more calls to protest the film

[Obi-Ron]

Stiller thought of the idea back in the 80s and thankfully he never used it for The Ben Stiller Show.

Three Amigos used it instead.

[Fanticon]

I was planning on seeing this from the very first trailer...and now based on all the above posts...i am really really excited to see this! Funniest movie ever made? We'll see...but with positive word of mouth i think this one now has the potential to make wedding crashers numbers...but...thats shooting too high so maybe taladega nights numbers...it could open with around 35m on the 3day with 20 million from wed-thurs. giving it 5-day 55m. And i'm shooting lower than I originally projected so lets see ;)

[Bubastis]

I laughed alot, but the laughs thinned out as it went on. I think Pineapple Express is better though.

And I'm sorry, I hated Tom Cruise; he wasn't funny. He was just loud. Rap Music isn't funny.

[TheVileOne]

The controversy for this film is totally unwarranted.

The movie is really not offensive at all.

[Raiden]

I don't get the controversy either. The use of retard is to critique the actors who played retards to win awards like Oscar; it is not used to make fun of people who have mental disabilities. But I guess they aren't interested to find that out, because they just want free publicity that comes with their protests.

[TheVileOne]

It's just like the gay mafia who protests a Kevin Smith film. Kevin Smith who is the brother of a married homosexual whom Smith is very supportive of. But GLAAD still took hush money from Smith to shut up. Screw them.

[BlackLantern]

Haven't activist groups figured out by now that if you protest a film you just give it more publicity and probably make it a ton more money???

[DieSmiling]

The controversy is ridiculous, and political correctness like this makes me sick.

[StarkTheProdigy]

i just saw it
and most of you might or will disagree with me
i was really disapointed with this movie
the beginning(very beginning, you know what i mean if you've seen it) was awesome and creative. even the beginning of the "movie" (again if you've seen it you know what i mean), was awesome. then after probably 15/20 min into the movie, it was super boring and not entertaining at all imo. the end was pretty sweet. but overall, i thought this was going too be a lot better.
Action-comedy films are very tricky too make, and rarely work because action films are ussually serious, the opposite of comedy.
I thought Pineapple Express was way better, by a landslide.
once again just my opinion
i give it a 6.5/10

[danoyse]

I don't get the controversy either. The use of retard is to critique the actors who played retards to win awards like Oscar; it is not used to make fun of people who have mental disabilities. But I guess they aren't interested to find that out, because they just want free publicity that comes with their protests.

They're against any use of the word "retard" and want it removed from the film, comparing it to the "n" word. And that's absolutely not true, "retarded" was once an acceptable definition of the condition, while the other word has never been anything but an ugly slur.

Another forum I read was going ballistic at the subject last night, even though none of them have actually seen the film. Some of them are parents of disabled children and have heard it used in such a negative way that even if they understand the context it's being used in the film they still don't want to hear it at all.

And my advice to them is not to see the movie if it's going to bother them so much. It's an R-rated film. Movies have used plenty of negative words about people, it's not stopping anytime soon, and even if it was taken out it doesn't mean people in every day life are going to stop using it either.

The time would be better spent educating actual people about the ugliness of the word rather than worry about it's use in a movie.

Where were these protests when Borat was released? It used the word in a far more offensive way, but I don't recall any protests.

[TheVileOne]

Borat didn't really announce it or market it.

The whole Simple Jack thing was part of the movie within a movie thing. And it was one of the fake websites they set up for the movie. So that's where it kind of caught them and got the stupid moron groups in an uproar.

[danoyse]

That's true, it was the viral marketing that really got Tropic Thunder in trouble.

I know they're worried about someone marketing "Full Retard" t-shirts, and that one I can sympathize with them about. But the movie I think they need to let go at this point.

[imdaly]

I want a "Full Retard" t-shirt.

[co2]

crass..yes. But I haven't laughed this much at a movie in a while.

[Venom75]

The controversy is ridiculous, and political correctness like this makes me sick.

Amen to that.

[Gilpesh]

The controversy is ridiculous, and political correctness like this makes me sick.

That's right, you take your piece of the pie... move on up... *hugs and starts to get teary eyed* Move on up... to the eastside.

[KenK]

I need a can of Booty Sweat to wash down my Bust-A-Nut bar!!!

(just so y'all know, there actually is an energy drink called, no lie. . . . ."Sum P*ssy". It's actually quite good.)

[Drizzle]

This was such a great movie. Robert Downey Jr owned the role. "Y'all in luck! Before the war I was a saucier in San Anton'! Collard me some greens!" :lmao:

The fake trailers in the beginning were hilarious too, especially the one with Kirk Lazarus.

[Gilpesh]

Drizzle, don't worry. No one is questioning if this movie is good. But thanks for the confirmation! :up:

[Timstuff]

Aw man, this movie was great, I just got back from it... The part with the severed head was kind of in bad taste I thought, but for the most part this movie was great. Movies like this are what save the spoof genre from garbage like Meet the Spartans and Disaster Movie.

[Nirvana]

I just saw it. Oh my god that movie was ****in hilarious! I cried laughing the entire time!

Tom Cruise was ****ing hilarious! The trailer for Satan's Alley was hilarious, also

I loved it! :up:

[Spider-Fan]

This was easily the funniest movie I have seen in years. It was amazing. Robert Downye Jr. easily stole the movie, but everyone else was hysterical too (though Black was very one note in the movie).

Loved the trailer with Tobey and Kirk...that was hilarious :woot:

[Timstuff]

Did anyone else kind of wonder Matthew McCognuhey's role may have originally been written for Owen Wilson?

[Drizzle]

Did anyone else kind of wonder Matthew McCognuhey's role may have originally been written for Owen Wilson?
You guessed right. It was originally written for him, but after Wilson's suicide attempt, he pulled out of the movie and McConaughey was cast.

[Dr. Evil]

How was RDJ in the role of the dude who's playing a dude disguised as another dude?

[Dave McFly]

How was RDJ in the role of the dude who's playing a dude disguised as another dude?

he was great as i thought he would be, but Tom stole the movie out from under everybody!
:hehe:

[Tissues]

Saw it this morning. Got there a little late and just saw the Kirk Laz trailer. I thought the beginning was great and I liked RDJ and Black's characters. There were great lines scattered throughout the movie. The scene with Jack Black tied to the tree was faaaantastic. I think I enjoyed Pineapple Express a bit more, but this was still a great movie. I gave this a 9.

[Commodore Schmidlapp]

Awesome movie, WAY better than Pineapple Express IMO.

[SuperBatman]

I Saw this last night and to be honest I haven't laughed this hard in years. This movie was fricken Hilarious I mean Robert Downey obviously stole the show but the rest of the cast except maybe for Nick Nolte were hilarious. I thought this was a whole lot better than Pineapple express I don't know what it is but I didn't laugh for Pineapple Express as much as I did for this movie.

[Darkfly]

ah man I just checked & its the freaking 19th of Sept (UK release) before I can see this :(

[Brian Braddock]

Tell me about it :cmad:

[Watson]

These reviews bode extremely well. I'm getting very excited to see this!

[SPIDERMAN117]

Everytime I hear "Low" I think of
Tom Crusie

:woot:

[Symbiotic]

I'm hoping to see this over the weekend.

[KenK]

Everytime I hear "Low" I think of
Tom Crusie

:woot:

G5. . . . .and a sh**tload of money!! :woot:

[co2]

Downey was definitely the best thing in the movie. He has catapulted himself from an actor I don't consider too often, to one of my favorite actors just over the course of ONE summer. It's funny, but I thought he did a better job here, than in Iron Man. I was watching it thinking, " this guy is giving an Oscar worthy performance, in a completely silly comedy."
My second favorite thing about the movie.....Mr. Cruise. That was hilarious.

[darkseid26]

for those who have seen it should i watch tropic thunder tonight?

[theShape]

This was a solid movie, but not as great I expected it to be. Many of the jokes were hit and miss, and some got old. The middle of the film was especially dragging but luckily picked up in the end. 7.8/10

[tyler-durden]

Cruise, Black and RDJ stole the show.

[co2]

Cruise, Black and RDJ stole the show.

That's certainly a lot of stealing.

[tyler-durden]

They share the glory in my eyes, but most of the credit goes to Stiller, Therioux, and Cohen for writing such a great script.

[LegendaryCaleb]

I thought it was good not great...made me laugh but then didnt...Tobey + Downey = Hilarious...
I prefer Pineapple Express though :ninja:

[Hobgoblin]

The best part of the movie was seeing Stiller running back to the chopper with the kid stabbing him in the neck, then throwing the kid into the river, then the kid pouting :woot: .

The rest of the movie was meh. Though I liked the agent talking with the Tom Cruise character. I'm sure Hollywood is really like that in a lot of ways.

[Trainwreck2100]

My favorite part of the movie was the "lead farmer" line.
I couldn't enjoy the end cause it brought the ending of epic movie's to my head. And i didn't even see Epic Movie, I just had the misfortune of turning on HBO at the wrong time.

[chaseter]

Loved this movie...one of the funniest and original movies I have seen in a while. The cast was great and all the cameos were funny as hell...except for Tom Cruise. It was funny at first but it got old towards the end pretty fast. Go see this movie, it is well worth it.

[chaseter]

Was there anything at the end of the credits???

[Dave McFly]

nope, and my favorite bit is when Downey and Stiller are talking about how Stiller really felt 'retarded' when he was making Simple Jack.

Downey "you went full retard, you never go full retard."
:hehe:

I am SO getting this on DVD :woot:

[chaseter]

Here you all go...made something for you all!
http://i255.photobucket.com/albums/hh142/chaseter123/leadfarmer.gif

[Dark Victory]

I heard there's a scene in this movie where they cross a lake and the black guy starts drowing then Downey Jr. looks at him and tries to pretend he's drowning too. Is this true or not because that would be a hilarious and incredibly racist scene.

[Bunker]

I heard there's a scene in this movie where they cross a lake and the black guy starts drowing then Downey Jr. looks at him and tries to pretend he's drowning too. Is this true or not because that would be a hilarious and incredibly racist scene.

I don't remember seeing that scene in the movie.

[chaseter]

I don't remember seeing that scene in the movie.
It wasn't in the movie but damn that would have been hilarious.

Also, Stiller kicking the cup out of the guy's hand and then kicking him back and apologizing wasn't in the movie.

[PWN3R]

'You make my peepee maker tingle' wasn't in the movie either now that I think about it.

[tyler-durden]

if they have a directors cut of this film it's probably going to offend 60% of people, but it'd be awesome.

[Fanticon]

saw it last night...it was really funny, but a little hyped, and if you have to see it for one reason...RDJ! This is one of the best performances of the year...A golden globe for best comedic performance might be in order...other than that...it played out like other ben stiller stuff...but i liked the freedom he had here with the humor...simple jack was hilarious...the tobey mcguire cameo was hysterical but the big talk about Tom Cruise wasn't all that great...it was ok and nice to see him doing comedy like this...but I guess he knows how to play a bigtime studio producer better than anyone and thats why insiders in the bizness actually thought it so funny.
7.5/10 ...about the same as Pineapple Express...seemed like these films were gonna be new comedy classics and then just barely delivered...but still very very funny. I'm not sure what was missing I just know something was....like a moment where i needed to catch my breath from laughing so hard...and there wasn't one.

[TheVileOne]

Unfortunately the movie's first two day BO estimates are kind of low for the first two days, about $11 million. Kind of scary considering that PINEAPPLE EXPRESS made over that amount in one day, and Tropic Thunder costs about $90 million.

[Movies205]

Unfortunately the movie's first two day BO estimates are kind of low for the first two days, about $11 million. Kind of scary considering that PINEAPPLE EXPRESS made over that amount in one day, and Tropic Thunder costs about $90 million.

Keep in mind Pineapple Express has been frontloaded due to the huge fanbase of Apatow and Crew while Ben Stiller is more of a household name so this could have stronger legs and thus end up being more successful, we won't know anything till after the first and probably second weekend.

I thought the movie was hilarious, however the movie for me is perhaps somewhere between rental and buy. The reason being is the schitzofrenic nature of the film in that it couldn't decide being improv/skit (Step Brothers) comedy movie or story/comedy (Knocked Up). Like it sets up characters and character arcs, yet it doesn't seem to follow through with them or they are interspliced in awkwardly. Which leads to a film that feels like its dragging even though its funny because the audience is bewilder at what there watching or where it is going. So I'd rate it a 6.5 or 7/10... Tom Cruise was definitely the best part of the movie.

[BlackLantern]

I'm sure it will make it up over the weekend.....it did release on a Wednesday after all....this strikes me as one of those movies that will probably make just as much on DVD as it does in the theater

[GhostPoet]

I didn't really like Pinapple Express all that much...

[CrypticOne]

I saw this last night, very good film. Kept me laughing. You should definitely check it out. Very good performances by all actors, Jack Black is crazy, man!

9/10

[chaseter]

if they have a directors cut of this film it's probably going to offend 60% of people, but it'd be awesome.
South Park offends 90% of people and interest groups aren't in the news b****ing about them all the time.

[TheVileOne]

There's nothing really offensive about this movie. I don't think it was trying to be offensive at all.

[chaseter]

There's nothing really offensive about this movie. I don't think it was trying to be offensive at all.
If you can't enjoy movies or look into the plot jokes/nuances...then yes...it is offensive to the mentally handicapped. It is just stupid that interest groups create a stir to get media attention for their cause which is rather pathetic for such a noble cause.

[Untilteld]

I'm catching this in about 3 hours. :D:up:

[CashforStash]

i'm watching this in a little less then 3 weeks.

[chaseter]

I'm catching this in about 3 hours. :D:up:
Don't forget to make a hole in the bottom of the popcorn bucket so you can yank away at the awesomeness!!!:brucebat:

[Untilteld]

Don't forget to make a hole in the bottom of the popcorn bucket so you can yank away at the awesomeness!!!:brucebat:

I plan on going freely if its as awesome as you all say.

[LegendaryCaleb]

best line for me was
"Im like a little kid that plays with his dick when hes nervous"
or something like that....made me crack up

[danoyse]

There's nothing really offensive about this movie. I don't think it was trying to be offensive at all.

No, it wasn't offensive at all. The point was that Stiller's character performed a pitifully offensive portrayal of a mentally challenged person and his career suffered because he didn't bring anything right to it. Downey's speech was crass...but it's an R-rated film and the mentally challenged were certainly not the only people called names throughout the film.

I saw the movie tonight...I thought it dragged a little in the middle, but the rest of it was so hilarious that I really enjoyed it.

[BlackLantern]

what Stiller was doing, IMO, was making fun of the actors who take those roles for critical acclaim.....

[danoyse]

what Stiller was doing, IMO, was making fun of the actors who take those roles for critical acclaim.....

It was--and the joke was that he did a terrible job. No one in the movie made fun of handicapped people, they were making fun of him and his performance.

[BlackLantern]

Is it wrong for some of us to want a "Full Retard" t-shirt....?

[Spider-Fan]

I agree with you guys. What they did in the movie was not meant to be offensive. It was meant (like Kirk's character entirely) to poke fun at academy actors who do those movies for acclaim.

And I am not gonna lie, I want that shirt too BlackLantern :woot:

[danoyse]

Is it wrong for some of us to want a "Full Retard" t-shirt....?

I laughed when they said it in the movie... :oldrazz:

[boydston_14]

I absolutely loved this movie. So much funnier than Pineapple Express. 9.5 out of 10

[Mr. Credible]

i really need to see this movie. no one i know wants to see it, though... i think that means i need to make new friends.

[S.A.A.D.]

I agree with you guys. What they did in the movie was not meant to be offensive. It was meant (like Kirk's character entirely) to poke fun at academy actors who do those movies for acclaim.

And I am not gonna lie, I want that shirt too BlackLantern :woot:

Huh,what do you mean you people?













































I mean you guys.























Just kidding. :woot:

[TheVileOne]

I don't think the movie's derogatory towards retarded people at all. Stiller was making a statement on Hollywood actors who try to legitimize themselves by portraying the mentally handicapped. And like the other poster above said, it was a parody of an offensive portrayal.

And Lazarus's speech was 100% accurate, like it or not. It's the freaking truth.

If people are offended it might be because they don't want to admit to their own inner prejudices. They are guilt-tripping over it.

[Commodore Schmidlapp]

Is it wrong for some of us to want a "Full Retard" t-shirt....?
If it's wrong I don't wanna be right.

[The Chairman]

Saw it tonight with a bunch of friends, and I absolutely ****ing loved it! I thought it was a brilliant satire, and the performances were top notched. If Ledger gets shafted by the Academy, I'd totally say give the Award to Downey. What he did could have either been a complete disaster or a work of brilliance, and thankfully it was a latter.

And Cruise was hilarious.

[Dark Donnie]

Just got back, I thought it was hilarious. RDJ was amazing as usual. The guy could honestly get some award recognition (Golden Globe). The guy portrayed the crazy method actor to perfection. I think I also heard him use three different voices in the film, all sounded great. RDJ was probably my favorite part, but those Cruise scenes were hilarious, guy really brought it......loved that dance he does :lmao:

I'll definitely be seeing this again.

[DACrowe]

Wow. that was a ****ing hilarious movie. There is nothing offensive in this to any particular group or person at all unless you're Tom Rothman/Harvey Weinstein/some-sorta studio executive or Russell Crowe.

Otherwise just sheer comedic brilliance and a joy to watch. Ben Stiller for a guy who usually plays affable losers is a very cynical person if you look at the films he writes/directs. Even Zoolander had a mean satirical edge to it. And this, even moreso than Cable Guy, is a full frontal sardonic assault on pop culture and the Hollywood movie industry.

And I loved every minute of it. Downey Jr. was quite frankly immersively funny and believable in his conflicted character-actor send-up. I loved everything from the fake trailers (Tobey Maguire was gold with the "MTV Movie Award Winner for Best Kiss" and I loved the trailer for Scorcher "Can't believe this is happening again, again.") to the end.

But Tom Cruise stole the show. You may hate the man in real life but in this movie he is hysterical. Especially when he curses out and intidimates drug lords on the phone. He is so full-of-it and obnoxious.

My favorite lines:

"You never go full retard...ask Sean Penn from 2001 in I Am Sam and he went home empty handed."

-"Whose the Key Grip? I want you to hit that ******* in the head!"

-"400 years that word has divded and demeaned us..."

-"Well weep in the press."

but most of all

-"Lead farm, mother ****er."

I also loved so many scenes like the end with the boy and the knife and the whole director's head bit. All were great.

[DACrowe]

I also loved the Platoon parody at the beginning. And the panda as well.

[samsnee]

Does anyone else think Stiller's line in the Scorcher VI trailer "Here we go again...again" was a last minute dub to make fun of that line from Mummy 3, when Fraser looks at the camera and goes "Here we go again!"

Anyway, fun movie. RDJ stole the show, and Jack Black was funny. I was a little disappointed by Tom Cruise. I thought he would be much more hysterical, but besides the constant swearing, it wasn't anything new. Also, I kind of wished he had used a different voice. It didn't really go with the fat outfit.

[Commodore Schmidlapp]

I think the here we go again line was to make fun of how much that line is used in movies.

[Mr. Todd]

Ugh, I wanna see this so bad! I just need to think of a way to sneak into it. :hehe:

[StarkTheProdigy]

i saw this a second time, and i am still disapointed.
the beginning of it was awesome
the middle was boring and dragged out imo
the end was awesome
7/10

[Rick Roll'd]

Tom Cruise was hilarious
Nick Nolte was Funny
The little warlord kid was badass
RDJ Stole the show
Black killed me
and McConaughey was great
the dude who played Alpa Cino was great supporting

and Ben Stiller...Surprise surprise didn't Suck

10/10

[thejon93]

i saw this a second time, and i am still disapointed.
the beginning of it was awesome
the middle was boring and dragged out imo
the end was awesome
7/10
How were you "disappointed"?... You gave the film a "7/10", which is in no way a bad score. Well, I figure that people like you are so used to giving a film "10/10" that "7/10" just isn't enough.

[Untilteld]

Alright, I saw it last night and I can't believe people think this tops Pineapple Express. Sure it was funny at times but PE was funny all around. The beginning with the trailers was cool, than the actual beginning of the movie was boring, the middle was boring, the end was awesome with the big gunfight with RBJ pulling out those guns telling them he runs a lead farm. I thought Tom Cruise's character was Jamie Kennedy the whole time until he revealed himself at the end. The only real thing that made this movie funny was Robert Downey Jr, I laughed whenever he was onscreen, other than that Jack Black's lame ass humour like every other movie and Ben Stiller's desperate attempt to be funny was not entertaining. Overall, this movie was kind of boring with some funny parts and definatley not worth a buy on dvd or a second viewing, I'll save my cash for the second viewing of Pineapple Express if I really want to laugh.

7/10

[chaseter]

Alright, I saw it last night and I can't believe people think this tops Pineapple Express. Sure it was funny at times but PE was funny all around. The beginning with the trailers was cool, than the actual beginning of the movie was boring, the middle was boring, the end was awesome with the big gunfight with RBJ pulling out those guns telling them he runs a lead farm. I thought Tom Cruise's character was Jamie Kennedy the whole time until he revealed himself at the end. The only real thing that made this movie funny was Robert Downey Jr, I laughed whenever he was onscreen, other than that Jack Black's lame ass humour like every other movie and Ben Stiller's desperate attempt to be funny was not entertaining. Overall, this movie was kind of boring with some funny parts and definatley not worth a buy on dvd or a second viewing, I'll save my cash for the second viewing of Pineapple Express if I really want to laugh.

7/10
RDJ was in Iron Man and you didn't like it:csad: Jack Black was his usual self but Seth Rogen is the same character in every movie...a funny smart ass.

I just thought this was a great 3-some of actors and they played off of each other perfectly. This was an original movie and it worked IMO...not another stoner comedy. I did not go see Pineapple because nothing in any of the trailers even remotely made me laugh or smile.

[terry78]

My new theme song -

lYHBAiCsBHA

[Untilteld]

RDJ was in Iron Man and you didn't like it:csad:

I hate Iron Man. :cmad:

[PWN3R]

'I Love Tha P***Y' is the only thing playing on my ipod right now. It's amazing.

[Untilteld]

I love your avatar.

[BlackLantern]

I hate Iron Man. :cmad:

Do you hate America as well?? j/k

RDJ is one of my favorite actors....I hope he gets a chance to do his "one great film"....whatever that may be....

[Watson]

I enjoyed this film a great deal. But at the same time I feel like it really did not live up to its full potential. Stiller was just doing his same old bit but now in an army uniform. Some stuff was skewered (the hollywood system etc) well but others themes seemed like it did not go far enough. I also could have lived without the Jack Black character. Overall though, lots of fun. 8 out 10.

[co2]

Does anyone else think Stiller's line in the Scorcher VI trailer "Here we go again...again" was a last minute dub to make fun of that line from Mummy 3, when Fraser looks at the camera and goes "Here we go again!"

Anyway, fun movie. RDJ stole the show, and Jack Black was funny. I was a little disappointed by Tom Cruise. I thought he would be much more hysterical, but besides the constant swearing, it wasn't anything new. Also, I kind of wished he had used a different voice. It didn't really go with the fat outfit.

I thought Tom was one of the best things in the movie. I think that was because I didn't know he was going to be in it, and I never envisioned him doing anything like that. That surprise was a lot of what I thought was fun.

[The Apatow Crew]

I saw it today, Thought it was funny as hell! One of the top 5 comedies of the year!

RDJ was pure gold!

[Fanticon]

yeah...so far all my friends have asked how it was and I'm just like...see it for RDJ everything else depends on what kind of comedy you like. I thought it was hilarious but I was a little over-hyped and I didn't think it was possible to do that for a comedy...so, i left the theater not laughing as much as I would have liked.

[danoyse]

I enjoyed this film a great deal. But at the same time I feel like it really did not live up to its full potential. Stiller was just doing his same old bit but now in an army uniform. Some stuff was skewered (the hollywood system etc) well but others themes seemed like it did not go far enough. I also could have lived without the Jack Black character. Overall though, lots of fun. 8 out 10.

I'm not a big fan of Jack Black, but his line after Alpa's revelation about his love back home nearly had me falling out of my chair was I was laughing so much.

I did think the movie dragged a bit in the middle, but as a whole (especially the last 45 minutes) it was just ridiculously funny.

I loved the kid too. He seemed like an evil version of Short Round.

[LegendaryCaleb]

Alright, I saw it last night and I can't believe people think this tops Pineapple Express. Sure it was funny at times but PE was funny all around. The beginning with the trailers was cool, than the actual beginning of the movie was boring, the middle was boring, the end was awesome with the big gunfight with RBJ pulling out those guns telling them he runs a lead farm. I thought Tom Cruise's character was Jamie Kennedy the whole time until he revealed himself at the end. The only real thing that made this movie funny was Robert Downey Jr, I laughed whenever he was onscreen, other than that Jack Black's lame ass humour like every other movie and Ben Stiller's desperate attempt to be funny was not entertaining. Overall, this movie was kind of boring with some funny parts and definatley not worth a buy on dvd or a second viewing, I'll save my cash for the second viewing of Pineapple Express if I really want to laugh.

7/10
I agree that Pineapple Express was better...

[giggs11uk]

Does anyone else feel like RDJ's character had an eery similarity to Heath Ledger

1. The opening trailer about the Monks was obviously a spoof of brokeback mountain
2. The extreme method acting
3. Both are Australian actors

i dont know it could just be me

[oakzap425]

My new theme song -

lYHBAiCsBHA

Terry, that's the single greatest thing ever.

[bullets]

I thought Tom Cruise's character was Jamie Kennedy the whole time until he revealed himself at the end.
7/10


WHAT?????



This movie kicks-ass . It was hilarious . I thought maybe the first ten or fifteen minutes were just ok but once they are in the jungle doing the bit with the director exploding ....it was non-stop clever . I thought Robert Downey Jr. totally owned and did a really good job creating his character. The line " I don't read the script , The script reads me " was perfect for RDJ to say . Jack Black was probably funnier than I have ever seen him . The scene with Black tied to a tree was great and one of the best parts for me . I don't think this movie is offensive in the least bit . Cmon " You never go FULL retard" :woot: , so true . Also the G5 scene had me rolling .

[Dark Donnie]

WHAT?????



This movie kicks-ass . It was hilarious . I thought maybe the first ten or fifteen minutes were just ok but once they are in the jungle doing the bit with the director exploding ....it was non-stop clever . I thought Robert Downey Jr. totally owned and did a really good job creating his character. The line " I don't read the script , The script reads me " was perfect for RDJ to say . Jack Black was probably funnier than I have ever seen him . The scene with Black tied to a tree was great and one of the best parts for me . I don't think this movie is offensive in the least bit . Cmon " You never go FULL retard" :woot: , so true . Also the G5 scene had me rolling .

One of my Favorite RDJ lines was:

"I don't break character till the DVD commentary"

:lmao:

[SPIDERMAN117]

Does anyone else feel like RDJ's character had an eery similarity to Heath Ledger

1. The opening trailer about the Monks was obviously a spoof of brokeback mountain
2. The extreme method acting
3. Both are Australian actors

i dont know it could just be me
Kinda thought the same thing to.

[imdaly]

Dude...that has me thinking....



How awesome would it be if we get a DVD/Blu-ray Commentary with all three actors being in-character as the actors who themselves are in-character?

[boydston_14]

Does anyone else feel like RDJ's character had an eery similarity to Heath Ledger

1. The opening trailer about the Monks was obviously a spoof of brokeback mountain
2. The extreme method acting
3. Both are Australian actors

i dont know it could just be me

Yeah I was kinda thinking the same thing but I'm not sure if it was intentional.

[AmazinUncleBen]

Yeah I was kinda thinking the same thing but I'm not sure if it was intentional.

I thought he was more of a Russel Crowe.

[bullets]

In Entertainment Weekly Jack Black was saying Robert downey Jr. would stay in character between takes . Lol , That had to be awesome set to be on . The dvd commentary will be great if they are all on it .

[StarkTheProdigy]

How were you "disappointed"?... You gave the film a "7/10", which is in no way a bad score. Well, I figure that people like you are so used to giving a film "10/10" that "7/10" just isn't enough.


well if you look in the poll, i voted 6/10
i didn't want to say that because i'd get bashed by the tropic thunder fans,be aware its just my opinion,
my verdict is that i wouldn't ever see this movie on purpose again
i was expecting it to be way better than i thought it was.

[thejon93]

well if you look in the poll, i voted 6/10
i didn't want to say that because i'd get bashed by the tropic thunder fans,be aware its just my opinion,
my verdict is that i wouldn't ever see this movie on purpose again
i was expecting it to be way better than i thought it was.
I know it's your opinion, and I ain't a 'Tropic Thunder' fan, yet(because I haven't seen the film). But, I was confused when you said "disappointed", and in your review gave it a 6(or)7/10, which is a pretty reasonable score, if you ask me. And considering this film wasn't nessisarilly marketing itself to be a giant-sized blockbuster, I wouldn't consider a score like that to be "disappointing". A 6/10 score, would be like saying "go see it on a Tuesday night or wait for DVD release". 7/10 would be saying, "check it out if you like the genre".

[The Apatow Crew]

Can this film end The Dark Knight's reign at the top of the box office?Yes it did! Number 1! Hells yeah!!

[bullets]

The Dark Knight's viewings were obviously going to slow down eventually . After five weeks of a movie being in theatres just about anyone could take the crown . Tropic Thunder just happens to be that movie. I'm actually feeling good that Tropic did well enough to beat the Star Wars cartoon because that is the real victory. I'm also feeling good that while The Dark Knight remained at the top other movies like Step Brothers and Pineapple Express still performed well.

[MattBearPig]

Do you hate America as well?? j/k

RDJ is one of my favorite actors....I hope he gets a chance to do his "one great film"....whatever that may be....

He's Canadaian.:o

[terry78]

He's Canadaian.:o

That would be a yes.

[danoyse]

The Dark Knight's viewings were obviously going to slow down eventually . After five weeks of a movie being in theatres just about anyone could take the crown . Tropic Thunder just happens to be that movie. I'm actually feeling good that Tropic did well enough to beat the Star Wars cartoon because that is the real victory. I'm also feeling good that while The Dark Knight remained at the top other movies like Step Brothers and Pineapple Express still performed well.

When I was leaving the movie theater after seeing Tropic Thunder on Friday night, I noticed that the next 3 showings of TDK were sold out. :wow:

There were at least 2 sold-out Tropic Thunder screenings too, but I surprised to still see so many TDK screenings still selling out.

[The Apatow Crew]

When I was leaving the movie theater after seeing Tropic Thunder on Friday night, I noticed that the next 3 showings of TDK were sold out. :wow:

There were at least 2 sold-out Tropic Thunder screenings too, but I surprised to still see so many TDK screenings still selling out.Well, people are gonna see TDK a zillion times cause they're nuts.

[BlackLantern]

I enjoyed, Tom Cruise is a great villain when so inclined.........lately I've noticed that comedies seem to be shying away from profanity and offensive language and its refreshing to see a film that throws that stuff around.....I wish Steve Coogan had a bit more time but otherwise I thoroughly enjoyed this film.....and I still want a "Full Retard" shirt....

[The Apatow Crew]

I enjoyed, Tom Cruise is a great villain when so inclined.........lately I've noticed that comedies seem to be shying away from profanity and offensive language and its refreshing to see a film that throws that stuff around.....I wish Steve Coogan had a bit more time but otherwise I thoroughly enjoyed this film.....and I still want a "Full Retard" shirt....Yes they need to start making them.

[tzarinna]

Hella funny movie.

[theShape]

Well, people are gonna see TDK a zillion times cause they're nuts.

Give credit where credit is due. TDK is widely considered a great film and it's very successful. If people go back for repeat viewings, it's no more crazy than you buying up every cheap, bad movie you can find on DVD. :up:

[Dark Donnie]

has this opened overseas?

[The Apatow Crew]

Over in the UK it don't open til next month.

[The Amazing Lee]

I can certify this. :o

[Dr. Evil]

A Full Retard Shirt would be awesome.

How would you guys feel about a T-Shirt with Robert Downey Jr's black face on it with the words: "I'm the dude who's playing a dude who's disguised as another dude" below it.

[Dave McFly]

How would you guys feel about a T-Shirt with Robert Downey Jr's black face on it with the words: "I'm the dude who's playing a dude who's disguised as another dude" below it.

I would buy it :hehe:

[The Apatow Crew]

I would buy it :hehe:Same here.

[Lazlo Panaflex]

lately I've noticed that comedies seem to be shying away from profanity and offensive language and its refreshing to see a film that throws that stuff around
Maybe you've been seeing dumbed down PG-13 comedies that limit one use of the F-word.

The recent R-rated comedies so far :Forgetting Sarah Marshall, Superbad, 40 Year Old Virgin have extensive profanity in them.

[co2]

Maybe you've been seeing dumbed down PG-13 comedies that limit one use of the F-word.

The recent R-rated comedies so far :Forgetting Sarah Marshall, Superbad, 40 Year Old Virgin have extensive profanity in them.

I agree about the movies you brought up, but find it funny that you equate a lack of profanity with dumbing down. Isn't it usually the opposite? TT was incredibly funny, but it was far from cerebral.

[He-Man]

9/10 Funniest movie I've seen in a long time. :grin: :up: