Comments on: Tropic Thunder Review

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[...] past couple of films Tom Cruise has been part of (sans Tropic Thunder) have more than underperformed at the box office. Also, J.J. Abrams is now a part of the whole [...]

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By: Jake Gartuna

Jake Gartuna — Sun, 23 Nov 2008 19:58:10 +0000

I loved this movie. I would easily say it was THE funniest movie of the year, or the last few for that matter. I really enjoyed the satire throughout the entire movie, as well as Downey performance.

By: Vic Holtreman

Vic Holtreman — Thu, 23 Oct 2008 16:48:28 +0000

Don’t think so. Don’t worry about it.

Vic

By: John "Kahless" Taylor

John "Kahless" Taylor — Thu, 23 Oct 2008 16:41:42 +0000

@Vic
I must have missed those. I wasn’t involved in any of that, was I?

By: Vic Holtreman

Vic Holtreman — Thu, 23 Oct 2008 15:55:46 +0000

Wow, I don’t know how I let those anti-semitic comments slip through a while back. I’ve deleted them and the last couple of response comments.

Vic

By: PhotoShopLifter Dan

PhotoShopLifter Dan — Sat, 11 Oct 2008 23:12:19 +0000

Hasim-Re: The Teletubbies?

I had the misfortune of babysitting nephews and nieces while the moms went out shopping…guess what was the only show they’d watch?

After 5 segments, I swear I could feel my brain melting like an ice-cream cone on the sidewalk during a 100-degree day; I kept checking to see if little brain-rivulets were trickling down my shirt from my ears.

By: 790

790 — Fri, 26 Sep 2008 20:52:42 +0000

Clooneys ego is so big, you can’t make a cell phone call within 30 ft of the guy…

By: Ken J

Ken J — Fri, 26 Sep 2008 19:19:56 +0000

Well, even though it’s true that everyone in the film is part of the Hollywood they are making fun of. The fact that they are able to express these “truths” in a comedic manner shows that they are maybe a bit humble or at least are able to admit to the problem, while most other actors and members of Hollywood seem to believe they are untouchable and are usually full of themselves. George Clooney comes to mind right away…

By: TheHunter

TheHunter — Fri, 26 Sep 2008 16:58:49 +0000

Wow, what a relevant addition to the conversation. But, despite your best efforts, this actually does raise a valid point. Is dumb humor worth it? I mean, I appreciated the racially fueled jokes, social commentary jokes, and loved how Stiller just throws it out there, how so many people are famous for no good reason. I mean, suck on that Hollywood. But, at the same time, isn’t that what this movie is in and of itself? Or is it not that at all. Maybe we’re missing the genius. Maybe this is to the film industry what Spinal Tap was to music in its time.

By: Hasim

Hasim — Thu, 25 Sep 2008 19:47:52 +0000

I suggest you to watch THE TELETUBBIES.
At least your IQ will not drop more than 20 points.

By: The Hunter

The Hunter — Fri, 19 Sep 2008 21:07:42 +0000

Yes, I’m sure the Judaism is what does it. (Sarcasm isn’t as funny online.) This movie is funny, if you can see past the vulgarity, which automatically makes it less funny. To watch a movie that is good despite itself kind of defeats the purpose. That being said, RDJ is amazing. Every new performance, he stretches even more. The man’s range is phenomenal. Can’t wait for IM2 and AVENGERS!!!!!

By: Ken J

Ken J — Wed, 27 Aug 2008 07:03:04 +0000

Waylife, where do you live, in the middle of an Amish community or something? The movie was definitely rude and vulgar, but did not actually have that much toilet humor in it like with Austin Powers 2. I HATE movies that rely on gross-out or sexual comedy, but this one was not one of those movies at all. Like I said, it was definitely rude and politically incorrect, but I don’t know what movie you saw that had everyone hating it because it’s pretty unanimous that people like this film. It’s even passed the critics apparently according to Rottentomatoes…

By: Jennifer

Jennifer — Tue, 26 Aug 2008 04:29:46 +0000

There is a funny and smart review of Tropic Thunder on YouTube
check it out
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jKuwY9v4DhI

By: 790

790 — Sat, 23 Aug 2008 21:44:41 +0000

@WAYLIFE,,,
This comedy film, was really an inside joke on another movie called “Hearts of Darkness”, with a subplot of how self absorbed actors and agents can get when they receive some level of success.
As far as Stiller goes, this is one of his best idea’s (IMO) for a film comedy in years.

(WAYLIFE) have you seen “Hearts of Darkness?”…
I highly reccomend it, Its the documentary of the on location filming of (Apocalypse Now).
I found the entire film (Tropic Thunder), especally Stiller’s character to be a parody of Marlon Brando’s Kurtz character in (Apocalypse Now).
Brando’s conduct on (Apocalypse Now), was so self-involved that it almost ruined the film, his career, and Coppala’s as well.
Brando didn’t read the script he made all that “The Horror” crap up himself. At the end of the 2 weeks, Brando left the film and Coppala had to use whatever he could.
Throw in the problems with other actors all wasted on drugs, Sheen suffering a heart attack during the shoot, and you can see the inspired humor in Tropic Thunder.

Its a harsh film with harsh subject matter, and its a comedy,,, so yeah I can see how it would offend some ppl.

I have to ask what were teenagers doing in the theater since its Rated R ??

By: Vic Holtreman

Vic Holtreman — Sat, 23 Aug 2008 21:04:50 +0000

@WAYLIFE

Well I made that VERY clear in my review. As a matter I have a lot of friends who I told NOT to go see it quite explicitly.

It’s not for everyone, but I did find it funny myself.’

Vic

By: WAYLIFE

WAYLIFE — Sat, 23 Aug 2008 20:38:22 +0000

This has got to be the most vulgar, disgusting movie I have attempted to get through in YEARS!! I walked out with my bother in law (who is 26) behind at least 5 couples of varying ages, mostly 20 somethings. The teenagers in the theater were starting to force thier laughter about 20 minutes into the movie. I wouldn’t allow my teenager into that movie. The people next to me were completly embarrased as I looked around and apparently they didn’t have the guts to get up and leave.

By: John "Kahless" Taylor

John "Kahless" Taylor — Tue, 19 Aug 2008 17:04:47 +0000

I laughed a lot! I loved the beginning trailers (I actually thought the movie hadn’t started initially). Cruise totally fooled me until about 3/4 into the film. Also, did Ben work out for this role? I think someone already talked about this but he seemed pretty cut.

By: Dani

Dani — Mon, 18 Aug 2008 04:41:59 +0000

This movie was great!!!! Best Ben Stiller anything. I will definitely see this movie more than once.Absolutely loved the fake movie trailer clips in the begining.

By: Dani

Dani — Mon, 18 Aug 2008 04:36:35 +0000

This movie was great!!!! Best Ben Stiller any type movie.Great cast and all. I will definitely see this movie more than once.