Tropic Thunder (2008)

Director:

Ben Stiller

Writers (WGA):

Ben Stiller (screenplay) &
Justin Theroux (screenplay) ...

Release Date:

13 sierpieñ 2008 (USA)

Genre:

Action | Comedy

Tagline:

The movie they think they're making... isn't a movie anymore.

Plot:

Through a series of freak occurrences, a group of actors shooting a big-budget war movie are forced to become the soldiers they are portraying. |

Plot Keywords:

Film Within A Film | Academy Award | Frat Pack | Gay | Breaking The Fourth Wall

Awards:

1 win

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Cast

Jeff Kahn	...	Snooty Waiter
Robert Downey Jr.	...	Kirk Lazarus
Anthony Ruivivar	...	Platoon Sergeant Shot in Head
Jack Black	...	Jeff Portnoy
Jay Baruchel	...	Kevin Sandusky
Brandon T. Jackson	...	Alpa Chino
Ben Stiller	...	Tugg Speedman
Eric Winzenried	...	Chopper Pilot
Steve Coogan	...	Damien Cockburn
Valerie Azlynn	...	Damien's Assistant
Matt Levin	...	Cameraperson
David Pressman	...	First Assistant Director
Amy Stiller	...	Script Supervisor
Danny R. McBride	...	Cody (as Danny McBride)
Dempsey Silva	...	Special Effects Assistant

MPAA:

Rated R for pervasive language including sexual references, violent content and drug material.

Runtime:

107 min

Country:

USA | Germany

Language:

English

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

2.35 : 1

Sound Mix:

Dolby Digital | DTS | SDDS

Certification:

New Zealand:R16 | Canada:14A (Alberta/Manitoba/Ontario) | Canada:18A (British Columbia) | Australia:MA | USA:R | Ireland:16 | UK:15

Filming Locations:

Hawaii, USA

Company:

DreamWorks SKG

Trivia:

The title is a play on "Tropic Lightning," nickname of the 25th Infantry Division which did see action in Vietnam.

Goofs:

The first title card revealing the movie location misspells Quang Tri Province as Quang Tri "Provence".

Quotes:

Kirk Lazarus: Cover me, Dicklips!

Movie Connections:

References Being There (1979)

Soundtrack:

For What It's Worth

The funniest movie in years!

I went to see this at an advance showing last night and spent much of the time laughing. The beginning as previously mentioned is extremely creative with a clever cameo from Tobey Maguire and once the movie begins it is non-stop humor from start to finish. The star of the movie by far is Robert Downey Jr who is simply perfect but the real scene stealer is Tom Cruise, though his screen time is limited, his scenes are hilarious. Definitely one to repair the somewhat tarnished image of the past few years. Stiller is his usual self but is overshadowed by Black and Downey Jr. not surprising given the multiple roles he played behind the scenes. Wall to wall cameos, particularly at the end (blink and you'll miss them) and I really won't tell you which the funniest cameo was as that may spoil this gem of a joke....provided you catch it that is! highly recommended movie - I will definitely be heading out to see it when it comes out for general audiences!