Tropic Thunder

[JP]

9/10

This was awesomeness. Can't wait to own it. :up:

[oakzap425]

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.

...I think when he says "dumbed-down", he means edited for a pg-13 rating. You can only have but so much profanity before it gets the R rating. The moeny is made with the under 17 crowd, when it comes to comdies, most times, so studios go for the pg-13.

[The Apatow Crew]

...I think when he says "dumbed-down", he means edited for a pg-13 rating. You can only have but so much profanity before it gets the R rating. The moeny is made with the under 17 crowd, when it comes to comdies, most times, so studios go for the pg-13.Yeah, but alof of the R rated Comedy has done better then the PG-13 ones.

[chaseter]

Wow, this made nearly 40 million in 5 days after a Wednesday opening. It will make a profit here in the States and that is a good thing because I really liked this movie.

[Spade]

Non-spoiler review! This movie was pretty good, considering that I usually hate Stiller comedies. Some things I liked:

-The movie’s a send-up for self-important Hollywood movies that clog the cinema pipes nowadays, amongst many other pop culture references. It takes a lot of balls to satirize the things they do, but it takes even more talent to make it work and avoid becoming the things they parody.

-I may not have much love for Ben Stiller, but the man can definitely direct. Maybe it’s because I just saw Platoon for the first time last week, but that was the one that I saw referenced the most. It also seemed to reference Apocalypse Now. But that’s not the real feat. It’s that Stiller can replicate the composition of a Stone film and still leave enough breathing room for the silliness going on.

-Some of the jokes…well, I can’t really repeat them. But they were hilarious; I haven’t laughed this hard in a film in a long time. This has all of the charm of a Mel Brooks film without losing steam like the last part of Blazing Saddles.

Now for the “meh”:

-The whole Simple Jack issue has become way too exaggerated. It’s not mean, and if you laugh at it in that way that says more about you than the film itself. But my complaint isn’t that they did it. It’s that it wasn’t very funny. Downey’s blackface was funny because it had that Downey magic and a good point to make. The Simple Jack jokes seem to have a point, but it’s a vague one. That wouldn’t be an issue if they didn’t extend it as long as they did, but it’s a running gag that goes through the entire film.

-There are a few scenes in the film that could’ve been trimmed. It’s just a few and they’re spaced out well enough, but one that comes to mind as unnecessary would be the panda bit. Another would be the way they end the film- Tom Cruise’s role in this film was hilarious (he plays the evil villain part disturbingly well), but after a few seconds of the last scene I got a little tired.

Besides that, though, this film is really good. Better than Blazing Saddles, which says a lot, but not quite flawless. Still, certainly a great comedy that only comes around once in a full blue moon. Check it out if you haven’t already.

[imdaly]

So am I the only one left wondering what happened to Nick Nolte's character at the end after he blew up the bridge??

And was I the only one expecting him to deflect the missile with his hands, thus actually making him lose his hands almost exactly the same way it happened in his lie?

[chaseter]

So am I the only one left wondering what happened to Nick Nolte's character at the end after he blew up the bridge??

And was I the only one expecting him to deflect the missile with his hands, thus actually making him lose his hands almost exactly the same way it happened in his lie?
He was on the chopper. And I did think he was going to actually stop the rpg like you said! It would have been hilarious.

What we don't know is what happened to Mathew's character after he saved them. They kind of just left him and he ran off into the woods. I was hoping he would get shot or captured...:woot:

[Spade]

How did that agent even get to the jungle? Wonder Woman's invisible jet plane or something? :huh:

[JP]

Yeah, I was expecting him to die, but he just ran away unharmed :huh:

[imdaly]

There was just something hilarious about how random and ridiculous that appearance was in that scene. Making fun of DEMs in movies, I suppose.

And I looked as hard as I could, but I never did catch a glimpse of him in the chopper, Chaseter. Perhaps I just blinked too long or something lol.

[tyler-durden]

They Showed Matthew's character in a plane back to America in the credits or before the credits.

[TheVileOne]

He took the new G5 to the bush and did the TiVo bit and was able to run away and escape back to his plane. Pretty simply executed really.

[Spade]

I figured as much, but since I didn't remember him solidifying the deal with Grossman it kind've threw me off.

[scifiwolf]

Everybody's talking about RDJ's performance (and rightfully so), but for me, personally, Tom made the movie. I thought he would just have some crazy cameo - I never dreamed that he would have a big role. When he took that remote in his hand at the end and started dancing, I was crying from laughing so hard.

[Jolie_Desastre]

I want a real Satan's Alley movie :O

yes I said it :(...it's be ****ing gold.

[JP]

It was epic!

[JP]

I want a real Satan's Alley movie :O

yes I said it :(...it's be ****ing gold.

OMG, so do I! :o

[BlackLantern]

Satan's Alley....would that be Tobeys butt or RDJ's butt??

[Jolie_Desastre]

I don't know, the trailer had Tobey wanting and RDJ refusing. So it could go both ways :o.

[Jolie_Desastre]

OMG, so do I! :o

Tony Stark and Peter Parker :heart:

[JP]

Both, if I'm lucky.

[JP]

Tony Stark and Peter Parker :heart:

Hawt. :o

[Spade]

Satan's Alley would be epic. At the very least, they should orchestrate a cameo in the Iron Man or Spidey films making a reference to this. It's too good to pass up.

[Carcharodon]

****ing awesome movie. Can't wait for the DVD to come out. :up:

Oh, and with Satan's Alley, was anybody taken back to Wonder Boys where the two of them (RDJ and TM) slept together? :woot:

[Jolie_Desastre]

****ing awesome movie. Can't wait for the DVD to come out. :up:

Oh, and with Satan's Alley, was anybody taken back to Wonder Boys where the two of them (RDJ and TM) slept together? :woot:

*goes off to video store*

seriously though satan's alley would be epic. I would go see it till they told me to leave. When Tobey started stroking his beads I lost it.

[Carcharodon]

*goes off to video store*

seriously though satan's alley would be epic. I would go see it till they told me to leave. When Tobey started stroking his beads I lost it.LOL. Just as an FYI, you never actually see them do it. It's just heavily, heavily alluded to. There's weird tension throughout the movie when they're together and it's sort of a morning-after thing. :woot:

It's an amazing movie in general, though. Check it out for sure.

[BlackLantern]

I like how they show kirk lazarus with 6 Academy awards and all Tobey has is an MTV movie award win for best kiss.....

[Jolie_Desastre]

LOL. Just as an FYI, you never actually see them do it. It's just heavily, heavily alluded to. There's weird tension throughout the movie when they're together and it's sort of a morning-after thing. :woot:

It's an amazing movie in general, though. Check it out for sure.

haha i'll definitely check it out. I've heard it's a great movie.

[imdaly]

Tony Stark and Peter Parker :heart:

They'd make little baby Iron Spideys. :p

[Jolie_Desastre]

Aw! :D

[JP]

Dammit! :(

[BlackLantern]

one of my favorite scenes is when the guys are trying to rescue Stiller and he still isn't right in the head.....Sandusky's like "**** it, close enough, we'll deal with it later......

also the exchanges with Cruise and McConaghey were fantastic

[BeserkerHilf]

did anyone else notice the "chaplin" reference when stiller cleans himself after the simple jack show?

[Mr. Credible]

i can't believe tom cruise was actually funny.

way to go, guy,... way to go.

[Octoberist]

I saw the original cut of the movie...well a previous cut back in March.

SPOILER:

Matthew McConehey's character was suppose to die in the jungle. In the final cut, he survived with that new scene during the credits. Actually, I'm happy that his character (originally Owen Wilson's role before his attempted suicide) survived.

Also, Ben Stiller gave out a speech during the Oscars that was cut, and there was a party scene that was cut out too.

SPOILER END

[Spade]

How does the agent die in the original cut?

[Excel]

This was HILARIOUS! Alpa-Chino! :hehe:

But RDJ was also brilliant-

"Pump da breaks. You just crossed the line" :lmao:

[nightwing06]

Out of all the controversy surrounding this film walking in i expected to be shocked to the tenth power,but the only thing that shocked...but impressed me is how great Ben Stiller put together the action sequences in Tropic Thunder.I mean the helicopter flip and crash was fantastic.Ok on to the comedy core of this film within a film.Robert Downey jr steals the show with ease.Also a very funny cameo by Tom Cruise as a hairy,hip hop loving studio honcho.Not that the rest of the cast doesnt have there moments.Brandon T. Jackson and Jack Black have their moments.A lot of Hollywood injokes and sight gags also added to the film.
All of the jokes dont work and some moments were dull to sit through but in the end i truly had a good time with this film.Comedy is risky and im glad to see so many people were willing to take risks to make this funny film.
Scale of 1-10 an 8
p.s Booty Sweat energy drink hits stores in September ....Im not kidding
http://i38.tinypic.com/fd4mr6.jpg

[Cinemaman]

I'm seeing it tomorrow :) :up:

[-Arya-]

I give this film a solid 9. It was definately of the funniest movies Ive seen in a long time. RDJ, Jack Black, and Ben Stiller were hysterical. My favorite part of the whole movie when


[SPOILER









JB was tied up to the tree and said, "I will literally suck your **** if you untie me." I was dying when he said his whole speech. I was hitting the chair in front of me, crying, having a stomach ache and nearly fell on the ground I was laughing so hard. :lmao:





[/SPOILER]

[Excel]

Z81WNNIPvck

:hehe:

[JP]

http://www.satansalley.com/
http://www.fatties2.com/
http://www.jeffportnoy.com/
http://www.bootysweat.com/
http://www.alpa-chino.com/
http://www.tuggspeedman.com/
http://www.scorchermovie.com/
http://www.thepeckagency.com/
http://www.kirklazarus.com/
http://www.myspace.com/kevinsandusky
http://www.myspace.com/alpa_chino

These are amazing.

[amazingfantasy15]

The makers of those ______ movies should watch this, this is how you make a spoof movie. Thought it was hilarious.

[imdaly]

But this wasn't a spoof movie? :confused:

[Artos]

It's more of a spoof movie than those turds passing as films will ever be...

[imdaly]

hmm....touche.

[bullets]

Nolte's character made it out with the cast on the helicopter but i was expecting him to go out a matyr

Matthew's characterHe is seen in a montage at the end on a private jet - g5 maybe - he is drinking wine with woman but looks like he's been to war

[hitmanyr2k]

one of my favorite scenes is when the guys are trying to rescue Stiller and he still isn't right in the head.....Sandusky's like "**** it, close enough, we'll deal with it later......

I saw this film tonight and I died on that part. That line just hit me out of nowhere because I was expecting him to snap out of it.

I also lost it when Stiller was getting stabbed in the back of the neck by the kid and Jack Black's dialogue when tied to the tree. Everything Downey Jr. did was gold as well as Tom Cruise.

[DACrowe]

But this wasn't a spoof movie? :confused:

The first 10 minutes were.

[chaseter]

Youtube link of all the trailers:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z81WNNIPvck&feature=related

[user123456789]

This was HILARIOUS! Alpa-Chino! :hehe:

But RDJ was also brilliant-

"Pump da breaks. You just crossed the line" :lmao:
LOL u butchered that line, but close enough

one of my funniest lines too

the action scenes were great (to my surprise, i wasn't expecting those explosions!)

RDJ = the man

tom cruise dancing = LOLs

[Nightmare]

tom cruise? Woah.

[Untilteld]

Man, I was totally convinced Tom Cruise's character was Jamie Kennedy.

[Spade]

But this wasn't a spoof movie? :confused:

Nowadays, we've become used to the spoof movie that strictly apes. Look at Mel Brooks movies- they were spoofs, but each had a plot and the references were subtle. Tropic Thunder was more like that. This upcoming "Disaster Movie" is what we've become used to: A string of obvious references with some jokey dialogue injected in.

Some of the references I noticed:
-Platoon
-Apocalypse Now
-Full Metal Jacket
There's probably more, but I'm not well-versed on Vietnam films.

[Commodore Schmidlapp]

Man, I was totally convinced Tom Cruise's character was Jamie Kennedy.
You just got X'd

[GhostPoet]

I thought the movie was just too crude.

[JP]

Man, I was totally convinced Tom Cruise's character was Jamie Kennedy.

But he looks like Tom Cruise. :huh:

[The Apatow Crew]

I thought the movie was just too crude.How did you think it was crude? It's a R rated Film so you kinda gotta expect that.

[GhostPoet]

I wasn't expecting as much cussing as there was. Normally it doesn't bother me...but it was literally every other word to the point it felt like they were cussing JUST to give the rating that extra push into R territory.

[Spade]

There's a lot of profanity, but I had my mother with me and she was more turned off by the use of gore for gags than the profanity. I've heard much worse. There are British films I've seen that have much more, and a lot of the bad American ones I've seen overuse it to the point of being tasteless.

Again, it's rated R. Outside of full-on sex, expect to see and hear anything.

[I SEE SPIDEY]

It was supposed to be crude. Okay that is just your opinion, I respect it.:up:

Anywho me and my sis saw this on Sunday and had a hell of a good time. The funniest part in the movie was the "Satans Alley" trailer. It was honestly just about the funniest thing that I have ever seen. RDJ is absolutely fantastic in this movie, just fantastic. The movie was funny and actually exciting when it really wasn't trying to be funny. I really dug it.

[The Hill]

Youtube link of all the trailers:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z81WNNIPvck&feature=related


I need that Avitar in my life and everything related to that scene.

[Turtle-Man]

"What do you mean 'you people'?"

:woot:

[co2]

There's a lot of profanity, but I had my mother with me and she was more turned off by the use of gore for gags than the profanity. I've heard much worse. There are British films I've seen that have much more, and a lot of the bad American ones I've seen overuse it to the point of being tasteless.

Again, it's rated R. Outside of full-on sex, expect to see and hear anything.

I agree. And I also agree with your mom. I thought the most offensive thing in the film involved a severed head...but it was still funny.

[hitmanyr2k]

There's a lot of profanity, but I had my mother with me and she was more turned off by the use of gore for gags than the profanity. I've heard much worse. There are British films I've seen that have much more, and a lot of the bad American ones I've seen overuse it to the point of being tasteless.

Again, it's rated R. Outside of full-on sex, expect to see and hear anything.

The thought of having your mother next to you while watching the "Booty Sweat" promo is hilarious to me.

[oakzap425]

The thought of having your mother next to you while watching the "Booty Sweat" promo is hilarious to me.

Shouldn't. I went with my mom to see it on my b-day, and she was laughing so hard during the majority of the movie, she was crying.

She states she will be buying this film as soon as it comes out on dvd. :up:

[Arcturus]

I haven't seen Tropic Thunder yet, but I am going on the weekend to the theaters, so I'll check it out I suppose.

[Bubonic]

This is the best action comedy I remember seeing in the last decade.
Amidst all the awful parody movies and stupid teen comedies, this was so very refreshing.

The only thing that kept this from being a perfect 10 for me was them having some little kid as the leader bad guy... His acting was poor and the gimmick was lame.

[amazingfantasy15]

Nowadays, we've become used to the spoof movie that strictly apes. Look at Mel Brooks movies- they were spoofs, but each had a plot and the references were subtle. Tropic Thunder was more like that. This upcoming "Disaster Movie" is what we've become used to: A string of obvious references with some jokey dialogue injected in.

Some of the references I noticed:
-Platoon
-Apocalypse Now
-Full Metal Jacket
There's probably more, but I'm not well-versed on Vietnam films.

Yeah, this was what a spoof movie should be, it's like the Naked Gun, an original script, but still manages to "send up" the movies it wants to. Also just spoofs over pampered stars and Hollywood in general.

[d.k.]

I thought it was funny, but a lot of the jokes missed for me, also tom cruise just wasn't funny I thought

[TheVileOne]

I wonder what kind of second weekend this movie will have.

[CashforStash]

I want to see this badly.

[Dark Donnie]

I wonder what kind of second weekend this movie will have.

I think it will do well.

[BobJM]

I thought the fake previews was a genius idea. Seeing Tobey Maguire as a gay monk in Satan's Alley was hilarious to me.

[TNC9852002]

I think the potential is there for Cruise and/or RDJ to get Oscar noms for Best Supporting Actor in a Comedy/Musical.

-TNC

[Dark Donnie]

I think the potential is there for Cruise and/or RDJ to get Oscar noms for Best Supporting Actor in a Comedy/Musical.

-TNC

You mean Golden Globe?


RDJ was brilliant, I think he's a lock. Call me crazy.

[BlackLantern]

the title Satan's Alley still makes me giggle....

[BizarroAids]

Just finished watching it. Overall, a funny movie. The dialogue was quick and had some of the funniest phrases.

I never knew Tom Cruise could be so funny, but you could tell he was having a good time doing comedy. I didn't realize the movie had so many cameos...Matthew MaConughy was funny, especially the part when referring to his kid.

My only gripe with the movie was Jack Black. I usually like his work, but I just didn't really enjoy him in this movie. He came off as more annoying than anything. I felt he was trying too hard, like he was hoping to over top the other comedians. But that's just me.

The overall "gore humor" had me laughing the hardest, and of course their original insults were pretty hilarious.

I will for sure see this movie again.

[TheVileOne]

The movie's been having some good weekday plays so far. It might reach $50 million by Thursday, and that would definitely put it on a good path before weekend 2 as summer is coming to a close.

[The Apatow Crew]

It might have a little competetion from The House Bunny and The Rocker. Since they're both PG-13 comedies.

[BizarroAids]

It might have a little competetion from The House Bunny and The Rocker. Since they're both PG-13 comedies.

I don't know man, I think it has a better shot of staying at the top because of those two movies. PG-13, yeah. But those two movies appeal to just a certain audience. Like House Bunny is more for girls and young teens.

More people are going to want to see a rated R comedy especially since there is so much talk about it, no matter how young, they'll get into it. Just like with 40 year old Virgin, Superbad...etc.

[The Apatow Crew]

Yes but what there do if there under 17 they're buy tickets for a PG-13 movie to see a R rated movie.

[BizarroAids]

Yes but what there do if there under 17 they're buy tickets for a PG-13 movie to see a R rated movie.

Uh I don't know about where you live dude, but they don't really check I.D.s here. I see young high school students buying rated R tickets all the time.

[BlackLantern]

They check here in CT....lately it's become a big issue with a parents group here

[The Apatow Crew]

They check here in CT....lately it's become a big issue with a parents group hereYeah, if they think you look underage they card you. a few months back i got carded for a r rated movie and i'm 27. lol. Someone must have chwed out the movie theaters ass for letting young kids into r rated films.

[BlackLantern]

the theater chains are taking great steps to make sure ID's are checked...the theater I go to regularly checks ID's at the booth and as the person tears your ticket if it's an R rated film

[The Apatow Crew]

the theater chains are taking great steps to make sure ID's are checked...the theater I go to regularly checks ID's at the booth and as the person tears your ticket if it's an R rated filmmy theater does the first but always never the second. they jusr see the number and tell you where to go.

[BizarroAids]

my theater does the first but always never the second. they jusr see the number and tell you where to go.

If it's a big movie, they check here. They did it for Iron Man and Hulk, why they did that. I don't know.

[The Apatow Crew]

If it's a big movie, they check here. They did it for Iron Man and Hulk, why they did that. I don't know.The theater i go to has 15 theaters. and i see all the tme they come into the theaters to look around for people.

[The Caped Knight]

This movie was Freaking Hilarious .

Downey Jr. & Cruise were Incredible

[Unknown]

'Alpa and I is already wearing Earth Momma's natural night camo'...LMAO!

[TheVileOne]

Well the House Bunny looks terrible.

Anna Faris always plays the same role. Dumb airheaded skank.

[zeptron]

Was anyone else like "HOLY ****!" when Steve Coogan died.(I didn't actually say that, I thought it.) I was not expecting that. And then when Ben Stiller started messing around with his head.

[Dark Donnie]

Was anyone else like "HOLY ****!" when Steve Coogan died.(I didn't actually say that, I thought it.) I was not expecting that. And then when Ben Stiller started messing around with his head.

[english accent] Hey, look I'm David Beckham [/english accent]

:lmao:

[Lazlo Panaflex]

Okay I've finally seen it today and it was................okay, not great but just okay.

Now here's the reason and it's mostly because it was way overhyped as if it was the biggest comedy to come out in years and that always annoys me because I then go see the movie and come out expecting what the trailers showed.

I'm not saying it was bad I just was expecting more comedy than shock value because it seemed to rely much on Tom Cruise repeating the F-word to get a laugh and that type of worthless writing I'd expect from a Wayans bros. movie.

Overall the performances were good, the opening mock trailers were hilarious.

rating: 3 out of 5 stars.

[Dark Donnie]

You can find the Cruise video on Youtube now.

[Excel]

Funniest line is a toss up between " I will literally suck your dick" and "Who left the fridge open" :hehe:

[english accent] Hey, look I'm David Beckham [/english accent]

:lmao:

Utterly hysterical :up:

[imdaly]

Funniest line is a toss up between " I will literally suck your dick" and "Who left the fridge open" :hehe:



Utterly hysterical :up:

While both of those were great, my personal favorite was the one where RDJ responds to one of the other guys pointing out that he's cleaning a fake gun. :D :up:

[Matt Mortem]

best line ever: I'm a lead farmer mother ****er

[Raiden]

Well the House Bunny looks terrible.

Anna Faris always plays the same role. Dumb airheaded skank.

That's true. Too bad House Bunny isn't a R-rated comedy.

[The Apatow Crew]

That's true. Too bad House Bunny isn't a R-rated comedy.since when it is a bad thing a movie isn'r r.

it doesn't seem like a movie thats suppose to be R.

Cause i thought PG-13 movies meant more money. But its a movie for girls.

[Dr. Evil]

Awesome movie. 8/10.

RDJ makes the movie great.

[Jack Bauer]

Saw the film and I must say it was funny as hell, the whole detoxing sub-plot, Cruise's cameo, and Panda bit was hurting my sides laughter. “I don’t drop character until I done the DVD commentary", the whole got to town on the Dragons bit from Cruise, and "I'm a lead farmer, mother ****a!" is my favorite lines from the film and I wonder if Black, RDJ, and co will do the DVD commentary in-characters.

[Commodore Schmidlapp]

Saw the film and I must say it was funny as hell, the whole detoxing sub-plot, Cruise's cameo, and Panda bit was hurting my sides laughter. “I don’t drop character until I done the DVD commentary", the whole got to town on the Dragons bit from Cruise, and "I'm a lead farmer, mother ****a!" is my favorite lines from the film and I wonder if Black, RDJ, and co will do the DVD commentary in-characters.
It would be very awesome if they did what the commentary in character.

[Jackasscoley15]

Does anybody know when the hell they're going to release those fake trailers online? they still say "Trailer Coming Soon" on all of their sites.

[Dr. Evil]

RDJ was awesome as the dude who's playing a dude disguised as another dude.

[Dr. Evil]

This face should be on the "I'm the dude who's playing a dude disguised as another dude" T-shirt:

http://www.reelmovienews.com/images/gallery/alternative-tropic-thunder-poster.jpg

[Compi716]

Hilarious movie. Were there any major deleted scenes, in particular the "party" scene that in the TV spots?

[chaseter]

There were quite a bit of deleted scenes. The ones from the trailer I noticed were when Ben Stiller kicks the cup out of the guy's hand and then asks for another take. Also Stiller asks the mantis who he is praying to before it attacks his eye. There were also a lot of different dialogue shot as well.

[kaylee]

I just got back from seeing it again (Wow, that's um... three times for me now :woot:) and I have to say... where is all this controversy?? It's shocking how much gets taken out of context, and how little it takes to upset some people.

Anyway, this movie is full of so many good lines -- I think I've laughed MORE every subsequent time I go see it. Has anyone here NOT seen it yet? Sacrilege, if so.

And can I just say how badly I want Satan's Alley to get made? I would so pay to see that movie.

[BlackLantern]

Id be ecstatic with a commentary with RDJ, Stiller, and Black...but if there was one with Stiller and the other writers Id be happy too

[Wolfwood]

I'm pretty sure I'll be shouting "I'm a lead farmer, mother ****er!" at some point during a Halo or COD match.

It was such a great movie, I loved every minute of it.

Quick Question, remember how Owen Wilson was going to have a part in this movie until his suicide attempt, was the role supposed to be as Ben Stiller's agent? Sorry if this has been asked.

[Commodore Schmidlapp]

I'm pretty sure I'll be shouting "I'm a lead farmer, mother ****er!" at some point during a Halo or COD match.

It was such a great movie, I loved every minute of it.

Quick Question, remember how Owen Wilson was going to have a part in this movie until his suicide attempt, was the rule supposed to be Ben Stiller's agent? Sorry if this has been asked.
I believe he was.

[BMM]

I mistakenly saw this movie while I was exhausted. I almost fell asleep multiple times, and the movie felt like it lasted forever. I’ll have to see it again when I’m not so tired. From what I did see and was actually able to process, I would still rank it below Pineapple Express for my favorite comedy of the summer.

[Adam Munroe]

Saw the movie the other day and loved it, but something struck me as quite odd. In the trailers (for tropic thunder, not the fake ones) they had a clip from Scorcher IV of Stiller saying his "Who left the fridge open?" line with two PANDAS strapped to his chest. But in the film they used cgi to replace the pandas with babies. What was that about? If they just left the pandas in there then his whole exchange with his agent about how he killed the thing he loves most would have been even funnier.

[tyler-durden]

I have no idea, i wondered the same.

[rnewbz]

perhaps it was a crazy mpaa thing and babies couldn't be shown in the trailer?

[Timstuff]

I always thought they were polar bears. But either way, I thought it was a bit odd that they changed it.

[Adam Munroe]

This puzzle is driving me crazy!!!

[dlvillarreal]

I saw this last night. I was rolling almost the entire movie. The "Booty Sweat" trailer cracked me up!

[Adam Munroe]

I gotta say, the Scorcher trailer made me laugh the hardest. All the others were good as well though.

[RonStoppablefan]

Id be ecstatic with a commentary with RDJ, Stiller, and Black...but if there was one with Stiller and the other writers Id be happy too

I'd love it if they did a commentary of the film, RDJ was just awesome in his rol I want to hear his comments on the film. It was too funny :woot:

[mrvlknight21]

This was ok...nothing special, but had some funny moments. Cruise and McConaghey were great for sure.

[Adam Munroe]

This seems like a film that is almost guaranteed for a great dvd. Deleted scenes, commentary with the stars, behind the scenes, maybe even the True Hollywood Story. This has huge potential so I will be very disappointed if we are treated to a vanilla release.

[Sawyer]

What morons actually paid money to see The House Bunny to get it to #1? And over TT?


People are stupid.

[JP]

TT is number one. . . :huh:

[The Apatow Crew]

What morons actually paid money to see The House Bunny to get it to #1? And over TT?


People are stupid.No this was number 1 and house bunny was 2.

[Sawyer]

No this was number 1 and house bunny was 2.

Oh, never mind, you're right. I misread. But still, only 1 million behind TT?



That is too damn close.

[The Apatow Crew]

Oh, never mind, you're right. I misread. But still, only 1 million behind TT?



That is too damn close.well its cause of two things or should i say three things.

1. It was promoted well
2. It's PG-13
3. It's got hot girls in it.

[imdaly]

What morons actually paid money to see The House Bunny to get it to #1? And over TT?


People are stupid.

Umm...."House Bunny" was #2 this weekend. It WAS beaten by TT.



And I was one of those morons that saw "House Bunny". It's actually pretty funny! (Though definitely not as funny as TT, which was HILARIOUS)

[Sawyer]

well its cause of two things or should i say three things.

1. It was promoted well
2. It's PG-13
3. It's got hot girls in it.

It was promoted too well. I mean they showed easily 10 ads an hour, which was like 10 times what they ever showed for TDK. Honestly, after about the third day of promotion for the movie I was sick to death of it, and I'm surprised others werent too. I mean, there is only so much hotness that can cover up for the fact that Anna Faris has one of the most annoying voices I've ever heard.

Still, the movie doesnt annoy me half as much (heck, even a quarter as much) as Disaster Movie.

[The Apatow Crew]

I would have seen it. It looked okay for some laughs to me.

[The Apatow Crew]

It was promoted too well. I mean they showed easily 10 ads an hour, which was like 10 times what they ever showed for TDK. Honestly, after about the third day of promotion for the movie I was sick to death of it, and I'm surprised others werent too. I mean, there is only so much hotness that can cover up for the fact that Anna Faris has one of the most annoying voices I've ever heard.

Still, the movie doesnt annoy me half as much (heck, even a quarter as much) as Disaster Movie.what would you rather see this or disaster movie make money?

Plus you gotta know playboy threw a lot of money in to promote the movie.

[Sawyer]

what would you rather see this or disaster movie make money?

Plus you gotta know playboy threw a lot of money in to promote the movie.

Your right, I would rather see House Bunny over Disaster Movie, but that doesnt change the fact that House Bunny still looks mind-numbingly stupid.

I'm sorry, I just have very norrowminded views when it comes to comedy.

[BlackLantern]

I don't know who keeps greenlighting crap like Disaster Movie......but they should die...

[The Apatow Crew]

I don't know who keeps greenlighting crap like Disaster Movie......but they should die...That would be Lionsgate this time. Fox finally wised up. and dropped those two d bags.

[Sawyer]

I don't know who keeps greenlighting crap like Disaster Movie......but they should die...

Dying would be getting off easy for them, they should be sent to guantanamo for the crimes they've committed against cinema.

[BlackLantern]

I don't hate the people that are in those....a paychecks a paycheck....I hate the fact that someone vomited this out of their brain and thought it was funny...

[Untilteld]

What's with all the TV Spots? I've seen some with a huge party with strippers, and lots of scenes I didn't see in the movie for example the praying mantis one.

[TheGreenMeanie]

I don't know who keeps greenlighting crap like Disaster Movie......but they should die...

Agreed!!

[chaseter]

Alright...way to go Tropic Thunder! Number 1 at the BO second week out!!!

[Dr. Evil]

Spoof movies need more of this:

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And this:

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[Adam Munroe]

Guys, there is a disaster movie thread.

[Sawyer]

Guys, there is a disaster movie thread.

Okay...but talking **** about Disaster Movie is welcome anywhere and everywhere.

[chaseter]

I hope Tropic Thunder beats Crap Movie next week.

[The Apatow Crew]

I hope Tropic Thunder beats Crap Movie next week.I really have a bad feeling about next week. :csad: I hope i'm wrong though. Cause every single of those "movies" were number 1 the week they came out.

[zeptron]

I really have a bad feeling about next week. :csad: I hope i'm wrong though. Cause every single of those "movies" were number 1 the week they came out.

Date Movie didn't make number 1.

[Sawyer]

I really have a bad feeling about next week. :csad: I hope i'm wrong though. Cause every single of those "movies" were number 1 the week they came out.

Honestly, if Disaster Movie is #1, I will genuinely lose all the faith I have in the human race, which isnt actually all that much.

I might just hijack a nuke and drop it on Hollywood. :cmad:

[The Apatow Crew]

Date Movie didn't make number 1.Well, i'm betting it was number 2 (funny enough cause thats what it was) and still made a good amount of money for them to keep making these things.

[The Apatow Crew]

Honestly, if Disaster Movie is #1, I will genuinely lose all the faith I have in the human race, which isnt actually all that much.

I might just hijack a nuke and drop it on Hollywood. :cmad:Don't blow up everything. just found out where those two d bags live and deliver some street justice.

[TheVileOne]

Glad to see word of mouth kicking in for Tropic Thunder. $100 million+ is pretty much assured at this point.

[Dark Donnie]

Glad to see word of mouth kicking in for Tropic Thunder. $100 million+ is pretty much assured at this point.

How much would this film have to make to show a profit? The budget is around $92 Million I read. What amount has to go out to Theaters and such?

I'm hoping this film keeps it up as I really enjoyed it....

[chaseter]

How much would this film have to make to show a profit? The budget is around $92 Million I read. What amount has to go out to Theaters and such?

I'm hoping this film keeps it up as I really enjoyed it....
Double production is generally a good sign that the movie was a hit. Anything over production in the US is profit and then you add in global sales and they make a good heap of cash.

[Dark Donnie]

Double production is generally a good sign that the movie was a hit. Anything over production in the US is profit and then you add in global sales and they make a good heap of cash.

When is this getting released overseas?

[joke]

Saw the movie yesterday. The cast was fantastic, all around a very good movie. Though it somewhat bothered me how uneven the comedy was. The beginning was absolutely hilarious and then it just.. sort of died down. There were funny scenes, but nothing completely "laugh out loud".

[TheFuture]

Saw it yesterday and I enjoyed it, it wasn't the non-stop joke-fest that I thought it'd be, but was still very good. Personal highlights were Lazarus's method acting intimidating Speedman at the start and Grossman's response to the $50m ransom that is demanded of him.

[The Apatow Crew]

When is this getting released overseas?I think next month in the UK.

[BlackLantern]

Saw it yesterday and I enjoyed it, it wasn't the non-stop joke-fest that I thought it'd be, but was still very good. Personal highlights were Lazarus's method acting intimidating Speedman at the start and Grossman's response to the $50m ransom that is demanded of him.

LOL...We don't negotiate with terrorists...

[TNC9852002]

I'm talking scorched earth *********er! I will massacre you!

I WILL **** YOU UP! :p

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That sounds great! Oh wait. I have a better idea, instead of 50 million, how bout I send you a hobo's **** cheese?

-TNC

[Dark Donnie]

LOL...We don't negotiate with terrorists...

His face after he sits down is priceless. I also love after the first time he talks to the Flaming Dragons....he curses them off with "and oh yeah, go **** Yourself".:woot: Then he walks to his assistant and says something like "find out who that was":grin:

[블라스]

"Take a step back and then literally.... **** YOUR OWN FACE!!!!!!!!!!!!"

Hahaha that would have made me spit soda, if I had been drinking soda :grin:

[BlackLantern]

"You want me to let my client, my best friend of 15 years die for a G5 airplane?"

"Yes...a G5 Airplane and LOTS of money"

[TheFuture]

LOL...We don't negotiate with terrorists...

Originally posted by TNC
I'm talking scorched earth *********er! I will massacre you!

I WILL **** YOU UP! :p

---------------------------------
"Take a step back and then literally.... **** YOUR OWN FACE!!!!!!!!!!!!"

Hahaha that would have made me spit soda, if I had been drinking soda :grin:

Originally posted by ???
That sounds great! Oh wait. I have a better idea, instead of 50 million, how bout I send you a hobo's **** cheese?

Haha, gold! Cruise was great, too bad they couldn't keep his role a surprise, damn paps.:cmad:

[Dark Donnie]

That sounds great! Oh wait. I have a better idea, instead of 50 million, how bout I send you a hobo's **** cheese?

-TNC

hahaha...I forgot about that one...genius.

[TheVileOne]

The thing is that the general mindset was that movies that lampoon Hollywood generally don't do all that great. I mean this kind of changes that. The opening wasn't huge, but the word of mouth is definitely there.

I see it maybe getting to $115-120 million US and plus overseas and DVD it will do fine. Definitely won't be an embarrassment or a flop.

Great avatar by the way. Gay Iron Man and Spidey together at last.

[Sam18]

I'm talking scorched earth *********er! I will massacre you!

I WILL **** YOU UP! :p



Is there a gif of this somewhere?

[kaylee]

Dark Donnie, yes! Your avatar makes my life. The Satan's Alley trailer was definitely my favorite of the fake trailers -- it's just suuuch hilarious casting. I love the Iron Man/Spidey aspect... and kudos to Tobey for being such a tiny role/cameo!

God, I love Grossman. I'm sorry, but his dancing cracks me up every single time. Even if RDJ wasn't enough to get me to the theater repeatedly, Cruise's performance would. Good god that **** is funny. :woot:

[cabel]

I would pay to see Satan's Alley get made. And at least two Scorchers.

[Mee]

Tom Cruise is getting too much hype for this, but the rest was great.

RDJ :heart:

[thejon93]

I would pay to see Satan's Alley get made. And at least two Scorchers.
'Satan's Alley', all the way, man. That'd immediately win "Best Picture" in my books.

[imdaly]

'Satan's Alley', all the way, man. That'd immediately win "Best Picture" in my books.

At LEAST a "MTV Best Kiss Award".

[TheVileOne]

The movie could quite possibly be #1 again with labor day, but that might be a stretch. Labor Day will easily give it another boost.

[TNC9852002]

I hope Tom Cruise has created a slippery slope here.

I'd like to see more action drama actors occasionally slipping in to do all-out comedy every now and again.

-TNC

[Gamma Ray]

This movie was simply not funny.

[The Lizard]

This movie was simply not funny.

Well, comedy is extremely subjective of course, but I thought Tropic Thunder was awesomely hilarious. 9/10

[thejon93]

How much would this film have to make to show a profit? The budget is around $92 Million I read. What amount has to go out to Theaters and such?

I'm hoping this film keeps it up as I really enjoyed it....
Oh, it will, man. I see this film making $75M domestically in 5 weeks time, $50M overseas in the same 5 weeks. Overall, I see this film ending up making $100-110M domestically, and a worldwide total of $200-250M. Pretty damn good for a comedy.

[SPIDERMAN117]

Wow 3 weeks straight huh?!?!?! Wonder how long it'll last #1?

[kaylee]

It's awesome it's still at the top. I'm probably going to see it again sometime this week... I saw Pineapple Express this weekend, but I kinda wish I'd gone to see TT again, as I vastly prefer it.

In the meantime... watch this if you haven't: http://www.rainofmadness.com/?p=40

It's the full-length mockumentary (remember the Rain of Madness trailer that came out a while back?) and it is full of WIN. Steve Coogan is great in it, but the highlight for me is getting to see more of Robert Downey Jr., who is just as awesome in this as in the movie itself. You can get it free, which is a big plus, and it's kind of like a DVD extra or something. Like a big package of deleted scenes. Plus commentary. All rolled into one. :woot:

[DOG LIPS]

This movie was great. I wasn't really interested in it, but a friend dragged me to it, saying it was friggin sweet. Great movie. 8/10

[Sawyer]

This movie was full of lulz. Particularly from RDJ, but the whole damn cast was awesome. :up:

[Eklypze]

RDJ and Cruise just stole this movie for me I couldnt stop laughing anytime either of them were on screen

[TheVileOne]

The movie's become a good late summer success story. Everyone suddenly likes Tom Cruise again. EW called it an image-salvaging role.

The movie's doing very well and been #1 for 3 weeks. No other movie this summer besides Dark Knight was able to do that.

Can't wait for the DVD.

[Timstuff]

Screw DVD, this movie is gonna be a Blu-Ray for me. :word:

[DOG LIPS]

Yeah, I believe my exact words when asked to go see this were; "I dunno, I'm tired of Ben Stiller and Tom Cruise. Can't stand them."

And neither let me down. Some of the things that came out of Cruise's mouth almost knocked me out of my seat. :funny:

[TheVileOne]

Well this movie really is the first Stiller movie that he directed that was actually funny. Zoolander was mildly amusing but overall disappointing. Same with Cable Guy.

[TheFuture]

Well this movie really is the first Stiller movie that he directed that was actually funny. Zoolander was mildly amusing but overall disappointing. Same with Cable Guy.

I've got a soft spot for Zoolander, it's just so ridiculously surreal that I laugh out loud every time I see it.

[Sawyer]

I've got a soft spot for Zoolander, it's just so ridiculously surreal that I laugh out loud every time I see it.

GASOLINE FIGHT!
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[Adam Munroe]

Any one of us could die in a freak gasoline fight accident.

Zoolander is amazing. Cable Guy had its moments too, namely Stillers description of the killers. "He looked kinda ASIAN. He had some kind of accent, I think it was ASIAN..."

[TheFuture]

GASOLINE FIGHT!
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Ha ha.......Wham!:funny:

Model Idiots indeed.:applaud

[Why Are You Crouching Spock?]

I liked this, pretty good, not side-splitting but fairly funny. 7.

[fu manchu]

this movie m-m-m-made me laugh out loud. great performance from rdj. i give this a 9/10

[sithgoblin]

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

[nite-owl]

I saw the movie last night I give 7/10. It's my second favourite comedy of the year behind Pineapple Express.

[Kent]

Just saw this. Very funny, very good. Loved all the war movie references they managed to get in there.
RDJ was brilliant.

"Never go full retard."

[SatEL]

GASOLINE FIGHT!
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LMAO that makes me laugh everytime, Zoolander has its moments.

[Doctor Jones]

GASOLINE FIGHT!
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:woot: Yeah! When I first saw this I said, "Crap, some $^&# is gonna go down." And I was right. :woot:

Other great moments-

1. "What is this?! A center for ants?! How are we suppose to teach children if they can't even fit in the building?!
2. "Mer-man."
3. "Is there anything else in life than being really, really, really, ridiculously, really good looking?"
4. Zoolander the only one wearing white at the funeral.
5. "But why male models?"
6. "Alright. But what about male models?"

:pal::lmao:

[The Englishman]

"Im a Lead farmer Mother****er!!!!"

[dark_b]

Stiller was acting as always. RDJ was amazing. and tom cruise was also a big suprise. very funny. he needs a new comedy.
the humor was very good and thank god it was R.

[PWN3R]

I bought a can of booty sweat at the mall. Easily in the top five of the most distgusting things I've tasted.

ha

[howigotmyscars]

*****ing awesome avatar.^^^^

[TheVileOne]

Tom Cruise owes Stiller big time for single-handedly saving his career. It's freaking true.

This is what it took for people to like Tom Cruise again. And after this, Valkyrie suddenly came out of movie hell and got a real release date right around the holidays.

[dark_b]

yeah he really owes him something.because of this role people very happy. so they like him a little more. to bad that deep inside he will enver change. the guy can act very good.

[DRUMM3RBOY]

I bought a can of booty sweat at the mall. Easily in the top five of the most distgusting things I've tasted.

ha

It's Delicious!!!!!!! what are you talking about

[Sawyer]

I bought a can of booty sweat at the mall. Easily in the top five of the most distgusting things I've tasted.

ha

What do you expect from something called Booty Sweat?

[thejon93]

Stiller was acting as always. RDJ was amazing. and tom cruise was also a big suprise. very funny. he needs a new comedy.
the humor was very good and thank god it was R.
I think Stiller can do better. I'd personally like to see him star in a non-comedy movie. Well, maybe something lighter, like what Will Ferrell did with 'Stranger Than Fiction'.

[Wolfwood]

I bought a can of booty sweat at the mall. Easily in the top five of the most distgusting things I've tasted.

ha

Are you serious, they sell Booty Sweat? How about bust-a-nut bars?

Awesome avatar by the way.

[thejon93]

Are you serious, they sell Booty Sweat? How about bust-a-nut bars?

Awesome avatar by the way.
Oh, God. If the title's correct... I oughta stay the hell away from that bar:o

[PWN3R]

What do you expect from something called Booty Sweat?
Well when you put it that way...:csad:

Are you serious, they sell Booty Sweat? How about bust-a-nut bars?

Awesome avatar by the way.

Man I wish. That would be hilarious. Thanks, Hunter Rider is just really an avy God trapped inside a mortal man.

[Nirvana]

On DVD and Blu-Ray Nov 18

http://www.dvdactive.com/news/releases/tropic-thunder.html

[RedIsNotBlue]

I wish all movies would get that quick of a release onto disc.

[ttotheusher]

Easily the funniest film of the year.

[Doctor Jones]

Damn. I missed this movie in theaters. Can't wait for the DVD! Thank God its not too far away. I thought we'd have to wait until December or January.

[tyler-durden]

I love the 2-Disc case, simple but effective

[JP]

Directors cut? Sweet.

[ord0g]

Definitely picking up the 2 disc edition.

[Dark Donnie]

'The Soloist' pushed to next year
Oct 16, 2008, 09:17 PM | by Dave Karger

Categories: Best Picture


And another one bites the dust? Now I'm hearing that Nikki Finke's report at Deadline Hollywood Daily is indeed true, that Paramount/DreamWorks' true-life drama The Soloist, starring Robert Downey Jr. and Jamie Foxx, is being pushed to 2009 as part of Paramount's overall decision to cut back on the number of films it releases each year. This is all happening after Soloist director Joe Wright (Atonement) was flown in from London to New York a few weeks ago to host an early screening of the film for high-profile Manhattan media types to kick off its campaign. While the film probably wouldn't have been a frontrunner for Best Picture, it would have had a shot at a Best Supporting Actor nod for Foxx, particularly because that category is shaping up to be one of the weakest this year. One guy who'll now certainly get an even bigger supporting-actor push from Paramount? Downey Jr., for his riotous performance in Tropic Thunder.

http://oscar-watch.ew.com/2008/10/the-soloist-pus.html

[strikezone89]

this movie was freaking funny as hell

[Watson]

And another one bites the dust? Now I'm hearing that Nikki Finke's report at Deadline Hollywood Daily is indeed true, that Paramount/DreamWorks' true-life drama The Soloist, starring Robert Downey Jr. and Jamie Foxx, is being pushed to 2009 as part of Paramount's overall decision to cut back on the number of films it releases each year. This is all happening after Soloist director Joe Wright (Atonement) was flown in from London to New York a few weeks ago to host an early screening of the film for high-profile Manhattan media types to kick off its campaign. While the film probably wouldn't have been a frontrunner for Best Picture, it would have had a shot at a Best Supporting Actor nod for Foxx, particularly because that category is shaping up to be one of the weakest this year. One guy who'll now certainly get an even bigger supporting-actor push from Paramount? Downey Jr., for his riotous performance in Tropic Thunder.

...really? It was great but I wouldn't call it Oscar calibre.

[Dark Donnie]

...really? It was great but I wouldn't call it Oscar calibre.

I thought it was really good, and like the article states Supporting Actor is pretty weak so far.

[Gallagher]

I assume Ledger will be nominated for Supporting actor?

If so I honestly don't know who I'd prefer to win, Downey Jr or Ledger.

[Watson]

I know, but with Ledger likely to get one for TDK they may be hesistant to nominate another "mainstream" film lest the Oscars start looking like the MTV Movie Awards. Plus I do think that while the role was good, he also at times hammed it up a little much for me personally.

[BlackLantern]

DVD out next month yay

[Hunter Rider]

http://i36.tinypic.com/15ev5vc.jpg

[The Apatow Crew]

Lmao, excellent.:woot::yay:

[BeserkerHilf]

that's amazing

[RachelDawes]

I assume Ledger will be nominated for Supporting actor?

If so I honestly don't know who I'd prefer to win, Downey Jr or Ledger.

RDJ has plenty of opportunities to win future Oscars; this is it for Ledger.

[Dark Donnie]

http://i36.tinypic.com/15ev5vc.jpg

Watched it again today...totally deserving of a nomination. Have you seen it yet?

[Chewy]

Watch these "TV spots" (http://www.slashfilm.com/2008/12/08/for-your-consideration-kirk-lazarus-for-best-supporting-actor/). The line about the drunken father is hilarious.

[LostSon88]

Just watched it last night. Thought it was pretty good.

I can't tell you how many times I bursted out yelling, "WTF?!" while laughing.

My favorite part? The end when they're about to leave when Speedman wants to go back saying he has 'a son' and that everything will be alright...then cut to sounds of gunfire and him running back toward the helicopter. Then of course him throwing his 'son' off the bridge topped it all...Lol.

Another good one was when they entered the camp to save Speedman and Jack Black grabs the kid warlord to take him to the drugs and yells, "DON'T JUDGE ME!"...that was great!

And i'll admit, though Cruise lost a lot of my respect the past few years, he was pretty freakin' hilarious in this one.

Overall, 8/10 :woot:

[Shifty]

Has anyone listened to the commentary with RDJ pulling off 3 characters and himself with Black and Stiller? Amazingly good.

[BatMatt]

Ya know I picked this up on Blu-Ray on its release as a pure blind buy and I sure do love it. I've seen it three times since and to me what makes a worthy comedy is one where the jokes hold up upon repeated viewings. This is certainly true with this movie. Robert is amazing and its the first time in awhile I've enjoyed Tom Cruise.

[Poetic Chaos]

I'll be rooting for RDJ should he get the Oscar nom. An acceptance speech no one would wanna miss.

[Watson]

http://i36.tinypic.com/15ev5vc.jpg

:lmao: I want RDJ to get a nom because of this ad.

[CELTICPRED]

Has anyone listened to the commentary with RDJ pulling off 3 characters and himself with Black and Stiller? Amazingly good.

The commentary track was excellent. One of the more memorable tracks I've listened to.

The switch to Lazarus was great.

[Doctor Jones]

Yeah, the commentary was hilarious.

[tyler-durden]

He does deserve a nomination even a win, but I think Ledger has this one in the bag.

[Doctor Jones]

I always thought he deserved a nomination. But Ledger should win. Too bad though.

[BlackLantern]

Ledger's getting the nod because he's dead....Eckhardt did more work as an actor and should get the nod but won't....Hollywood is all about making grand gestures and in death, all accomplishments look grand....

the commentary on Tropic Thunder is fantastic....my favorite so far...my 2 other favorites are robert englund, Ken Kirzinger(Jason), and Ronny Yu on Freddy vs Jason....and David Goyer, Jessical Biel, and Ryan Reynolds on Blade Trinity

[Spider-Vader]

I saw it a couple nights ago & I liked it alot. Though, Tom Cruise wasn't as great as some have been saying. Best comedy since Borat, IMO.

8.7/10

[Doctor Jones]

Ledger's getting the nod because he's dead....Eckhardt did more work as an actor and should get the nod but won't....Hollywood is all about making grand gestures and in death, all accomplishments look grand....

the commentary on Tropic Thunder is fantastic....my favorite so far...my 2 other favorites are robert englund, Ken Kirzinger(Jason), and Ronny Yu on Freddy vs Jason....and David Goyer, Jessical Biel, and Ryan Reynolds on Blade Trinity

I disagree. He's not. He was getting Oscar buzz even before his death. He was gonna get nominated either way. I don't think the academy thinks like that at all. James Dean? Didn't win. It's about acknowledging a great actor. That's what the oscar's are about. Someone being dead doesn't change anything in how we see their performance.

[BlackLantern]

I disagree. He's not. He was getting Oscar buzz even before his death. He was gonna get nominated either way. I don't think the academy thinks like that at all. James Dean? Didn't win. It's about acknowledging a great actor. That's what the oscar's are about. Someone being dead doesn't change anything in how we see their performance.

Death makes people emotional, emotions can affect judgment....academy members are people, and people are emotional...Hollywood people more so....

I understand some fanboys NEED Ledger to get nominated and to win so that the genre can be seen as "legit" so they'll convince themselves he deserves it....I get it

[Doctor Jones]

Death makes people emotional, emotions can affect judgment....academy members are people, and people are emotional...Hollywood people more so....

I understand some fanboys NEED Ledger to get nominated and to win so that the genre can be seen as "legit" so they'll convince themselves he deserves it....I get it

He does deserve it. Didn't I mention James Dean? Didn't he get nominated after he dies twice or something and still didn't win after he died? Ledger stands out among everyone else.

And what's so bad about a comic book film that deserves its recognition? If it's one CBM that can do it, it's TDK. Batman fan or non Batman fan, who wouldn't want to see a CBM get nominated and win? And we're not trying to prove anything. It's a damn good film and should be reconized with actually the knowledge that, yes, it is a comic book film. The film proved what the genre can really be. We can hold it over our heads and say, "This is what it's really about."

I hope you're not thinking the way the academy does or some critics who believe just because it's a comic book film that it doesn't deserve it's Oscar because theres more deserving films than a comic book film. I don't think there is one film that deserves it more than TDK. The other are your typical Oscar bait that we've seen a million times, that frankly, alot of people are tired about.

[BlackLantern]

...but I think that is how a good number of Academy members think, that it is "just a comic book film"....I love that CBF's are becoming a dominant genre and can make tons more than conventional films....

The Oscars aren't about popularity, they are supposed to be about excellence in film....but at the end of the day, no one cares what you won an Oscar for, just that you won an Oscar

[Doctor Jones]

...but I think that is how a good number of Academy members think, that it is "just a comic book film"....I love that CBF's are becoming a dominant genre and can make tons more than conventional films....

The Oscars aren't about popularity, they are supposed to be about excellence in film....but at the end of the day, no one cares what you won an Oscar for, just that you won an Oscar

And that is a very sad thing, really.

[LostSon88]

Death makes people emotional, emotions can affect judgment....academy members are people, and people are emotional...Hollywood people more so....

I understand some fanboys NEED Ledger to get nominated and to win so that the genre can be seen as "legit" so they'll convince themselves he deserves it....I get it

For the sake of the thread.

OVEtF3ppbac

:calms down:

Now...this has nothing to do with me wanting the genre to be seen as legit.

This has to do with me feeling that Heath's performance was/is one of the most memorable performances I have ever seen from an actor. This has nothing to do with me being some overzealous fanboy.

EVERYONE brought their A-game to TDK...Heath was just on a whole different level, the voice, the mannerisms and nuances he created for the Joker--it was the COMPLETE PACKAGE and you could just tell he put his heart and soul into this performance. Just as he did as Ennis del Mar, Tom Hanks in Philidelphia, Denzel Washington in Training Day, etc.

THAT is why I feel he deserves to be nominated and possibly win...his performance was that good.

IMO.

[dude love]

RDJ vs. Ledger is a tough one. I peronally enjoyed Kirk Lazarus more than Joker.

Comprimise. Ledger wins best supporting actor. RDJ gets best actor for Iron Man and makes an acceptance speech as Kirk Lazarus or Lincoln Osiris? It's win-win for everyone!

[CelticPredator]

Yey!


Heath should win. And I said this the moment I saw the second trailer....BEFORE HE DIED.

[CELTICPRED]

Framing

dwagon

[The Apatow Crew]

Ledger's getting the nod because he's dead....Eckhardt did more work as an actor and should get the nod but won't....Hollywood is all about making grand gestures and in death, all accomplishments look grand....

the commentary on Tropic Thunder is fantastic....my favorite so far...my 2 other favorites are robert englund, Ken Kirzinger(Jason), and Ronny Yu on Freddy vs Jason....and David Goyer, Jessical Biel, and Ryan Reynolds on Blade TrinityExactly! I'm glad you brought it up. Someone who thinks and isn't all fanboy about something.

Its like nobody gave a care before his death, Its just insane how these people act.

[Bunker]

Exactly! I'm glad you brought it up. Someone who thinks and isn't all fanboy about something.

Its like nobody gave a care before his death, Its just insane how these people act.

After the theatrical trailer waa released, people were immediately thinking Oscar. Everyone didn't suddenly start caring about his role on January 23rd, 2008.