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AntiLonnC.Aug 14, 2008

Lonn C said ZERO because to bruing the average down which defeats the whole purpose of a group average. So I am voting 10 to push Lonn's 0 to 5 which is the score that would have been given. Come on people, do your review based on your Lonn C said ZERO because to bruing the average down which defeats the whole purpose of a group average. So I am voting 10 to push Lonn's 0 to 5 which is the score that would have been given. Come on people, do your review based on your opinion, ignore other comments and the group average. The idea is everyone gives their honest and as unbiased as possible opinion and then the group average reflects the users opinions. Giving a much lower score because the current average score does not reflect your opinion is just turning the average score into your opinion which makes it worthless.… Expand

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AlexB.Aug 5, 2008

With apologies to WALL-E and The Dark Knight, this is the best movie of the summer. It works because it's a send-up of Hollywood, not of war movies in general. Like Paul P. said, it had great comedy without going too over the top. With apologies to WALL-E and The Dark Knight, this is the best movie of the summer. It works because it's a send-up of Hollywood, not of war movies in general. Like Paul P. said, it had great comedy without going too over the top. Robert Downey Jr. is absolutely amazing, and would be the best thing in the movie were it not for the presence of a big name actor who I won't reveal here (although any movie fan has probably heard about his presence).… Expand

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BruceW.Sep 7, 2008

Hilarious and cutting. From the opening psuedo trailers to the closing Tom Cruise dance, this moving poked fun at all those Vietnam films and at the film industry. Two thumbs up.

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PatrickS.Aug 14, 2008

I'll give it a 10 just to balance that last gus 0 - can't wait to seet it! Ben Stiller rocks!!!

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AshleyAug 22, 2008

I have never laughed harder during a film. I consider it a perfect movie because it did exactly what it set out to do.

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TzviM.Sep 1, 2008

One of the funniest movies I've seen in years- non stop laughs, top notch satire, and surprisingly entertaining action. Better by far than "The Pineapple Express," which says a lot.

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JoshF.Sep 6, 2008

Absolutely hilarious. excellent cast and very good script.

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meenajDec 8, 2008

It was so hillarious, i loved it.

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[Anonymous]Aug 13, 2008

quite possibly the best movie i have ever seen in my entire life. but definitely the best movie of the summer.

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SimpleJackAug 16, 2008

Instant classic.

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THATMOVIEGUYAug 18, 2008

Pretty good satire with some outstanding acting. Tom Cruise of all people steals the show. The rest of the All Star cast including Nick Nolte are excellent. Take it for what ii is a fun dark comedy and you will enjoy it.

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MiloB.Aug 18, 2008

Hilarious movie. This movie was smart and very well-written that can appeal to both the intelligent audiences and the not-so. I would recommend this movie to anyone and everyone who wants to have a great belly laugh.

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MarkoC.Aug 21, 2008

A really funny movie.

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TonyH.Aug 23, 2008

Best comedy ever. I laughed over the whole movie.

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StephS.Aug 23, 2008

After a lot of superheores movies, something truly funny came out. Go buy a ticket, because you really are going to enjoy this great comedy.

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TomT.Aug 24, 2008

Tony D. I just wonder if you developed any sense of humor. The movie is very funny. But always will be that minority that say it wasn't.

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ChrisMAug 25, 2008

This will go down as a classic comedy. I loved the satire and stereo types. RDJ absolutely stole the show for me. One of Ben Stiller's best comedies to date. I'm not a big Jack Black fan, but aside from the toilet humor, he played This will go down as a classic comedy. I loved the satire and stereo types. RDJ absolutely stole the show for me. One of Ben Stiller's best comedies to date. I'm not a big Jack Black fan, but aside from the toilet humor, he played his part very well. Just seeing Nick Nolte on the screen cracks me up (I can't get his mug shot out of my mind). Tom Cruise was bald, overly hairy, dancing fool, but he even brought out a couple chuckles. A lot of no names, with a few guest stars. At a couple points, I thought maybe this is where it gets silly or over the top. Even in those spots, they were able to walk a fine line, but never crossed it. Overall, just a very funny comedy that entertained me from the beginning to the end.… Expand

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BrianK.Aug 25, 2008

You will either love it or hate it. I love this type of humor. One of the silliest, funniest movies I have ever seen.

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JaredC.Aug 7, 2008

Tropic Thunder portrays a wonderfully flicked action/comedy, and, with its astounding funny performances, probably the best since Hot Fuzz. Ben Still, you rock!

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TJN.Sep 27, 2008

A ridiculously funny movie. The final scene involving Ben Stiller and "his son" makes me laugh just thinking about it. Downey amazes and Booty Sweat quenches the palate.

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JackPJan 30, 2009

One of the funniest movies i've ever seen. Hell, one of the best movies i've ever seen. No one gets more laughs than Robert Downey Jr, but Tom Cruise is just as funny as him.

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DavidW.Mar 4, 2009

Best Film of the year. How did this not win best picture. Comedies deserve more credit. This movie was incredibly intelligent. It is sad that some are not intelligent enough to realize this.

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PaulL.Aug 11, 2008

The best war movie of the entire satire of Hollywood making. Ben, jack, and Robert has lighten the subject with humor and entire film with laughs!

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KimS.Aug 13, 2008

This is such good movie. Is really funny and the action is very good. Is the most funny movie of all the summer, I enjoy it a lot. Robert Downey is the best, his performance was so hilarious, he truly is a great actor.

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MoniqueMAug 15, 2008

This is one of the best comedy movies, I was laughing from the start, its worth seeing more than once!

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MollyG.Aug 15, 2008

This movie was smart and very well-written that can appeal to both the intelligent audiences and the not-so. I would recommend this movie to anyone and everyone who wants to have a great belly laugh.

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MitchellC.Aug 18, 2008

One of the funniest films this year, and a great movie on Hollywood satire. Tom Cruise was awesome as the money grubbing exec Les Grossman.

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PierreTalentShowAug 18, 2008

Great all-around cast, splendid movie making on such a well produced comedy film that introduced great dramatic elements. Alpa-Chino was one of the most interesting, intellectual characters of the movie, and Downey Jr. delivers again. Great all-around cast, splendid movie making on such a well produced comedy film that introduced great dramatic elements. Alpa-Chino was one of the most interesting, intellectual characters of the movie, and Downey Jr. delivers again. Scorcher 6? Brilliant.… Expand

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CodyR.Aug 18, 2008

Best comedy ever. Robert Downey Jr. is brilliant.

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MikeL.Aug 19, 2008

Awesome movie! Funniest movie of the year by a mile. Also had great action for a comedy. And Jack Black steals the show. Trust me, you will love it!!!

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LauraD.Aug 22, 2008

Simple: Best comedy movie, I have seen in a while.

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LayneM.Aug 27, 2008

One of the funniest movies of all time. I simply do not understand people not getting this movie. It's amazing.

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NealVanGorderAug 27, 2008

Great one liners! Fantastic cast and funnier the 2nd time.

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MattB.Dec 26, 2008

A brilliantly original metamorphosis of the best minds of the day with a new take on a terrible historic event. Simply hilarious.

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TheQuietGamerMar 9, 2011

Tropic Thunder is probably the funniest movie I've ever seen, whenever I still laugh till it hurts, it's just done so perfectly, I can't find a flaw with this movie, this is truly deserving of a perfect 10.

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adverbOct 14, 2017

The smartest comedy I can recall, which also makes it the funniest. Every scene is bursting with humour and wit--that is, if you know how to spot it. People--especially the critics, who should know better--who give Tropic Thunder a negativeThe smartest comedy I can recall, which also makes it the funniest. Every scene is bursting with humour and wit--that is, if you know how to spot it. People--especially the critics, who should know better--who give Tropic Thunder a negative review are inadvertently (I guess) revealing themselves as unworthy of this masterpiece.… Expand

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moviegrabbagJun 12, 2011

I absolutely loved this movie. This is how a comedy should be done. It takes a plot and lets the comedy flow from the plot, it doesn't throw random topical references out. Robert Downey Jr. is amazing, Jack Black and Ben Stiller wereI absolutely loved this movie. This is how a comedy should be done. It takes a plot and lets the comedy flow from the plot, it doesn't throw random topical references out. Robert Downey Jr. is amazing, Jack Black and Ben Stiller were fantastic. However the best performance comes from Tom Cruse, thats right I said Tom Cruse. I wont say who he plays because part of the glory of his role is actually figuring out and comming to terms with the fact that it is Tom Cruse. This is one of the best comedy's in a very long time. If you get the chance watch this movie.… Expand

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Surg3onOct 13, 2012

If you think statements of "its f***king hilarious" are crass then I dont recommend this f***king hilarious movie. Great stuff for those of us with a sense of humour.

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KapootisJun 23, 2012

Really great movie.:):):):):):):):):
This completely reestablished my fragile perception of reality with its uncontainable bodacity. Crunchy babies. ARGH

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Annoymous1Jan 26, 2013

Definetly the best movie of 2008. Best comedy, Best makeup. Adam Sandler is awesome in this movie and MUST get a Oscar. The average ratings and negative ratings by the users must be removed.

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M0vieAddictMar 20, 2013

Cram Ben Stiller, Robert Downey Jr, Jack Black, Tom Cruise, Danny McBride and Bill Hader together.. then yes, you have a classic movie that manages to be both inteligent and hillarious. Simple Jack and The Scorcher Series are just two of theCram Ben Stiller, Robert Downey Jr, Jack Black, Tom Cruise, Danny McBride and Bill Hader together.. then yes, you have a classic movie that manages to be both inteligent and hillarious. Simple Jack and The Scorcher Series are just two of the gut-busting moments you may encounter. The acting is top notch from an exceptional and experienced cast and this is a perfect blend of action and comedy. C'mon guys! You can give a saucy teenage flick a nine or ten but Tropic Thunder barely deserves a five? Some people just went full retard.… Expand

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italoipoMar 5, 2023

i miss such movies. just brainless fun..no forced woke agenda. just pure fun.

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BeezersJul 1, 2020

One of the funniest movies i have ever watched! Great play by Robert Downey Jr.!

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SuperbaDMIkeJun 21, 2022

This Movie is **** hilarious and Robert Downey Jr's performance is **** great too in this controversial film. But **** them it's really **** good. Sorry for the profanity.

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RafaelF.Aug 11, 2008

I just saw an advance screening and must say this movie was awesome. Much more than what I expected.

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DavidB.Aug 15, 2008

Hilarious movie all around. Robert Downey Jr is absolutely fantastic, and the rest of the cast does a great job as well. This isn't comedy of the summer (Pineapple Express will be hard to surpass), but it's still really good.

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AnonymousSep 1, 2008

This movie was hilarious and smart.

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EvanLSep 1, 2008

I can see why some people didn't like this movie. There were so many obscure hilarious references to movies like apocalypse now and such. You fellas should get out more.

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PaulP.Jun 27, 2008

This was a great Action Comedy. It really mixed the production value and effects of a great Vietnam movie with edgy comedy that we don't see very much these days. The actors play the comedy straight, but not in an over the top silly This was a great Action Comedy. It really mixed the production value and effects of a great Vietnam movie with edgy comedy that we don't see very much these days. The actors play the comedy straight, but not in an over the top silly matter that we are used to seeing in other send up movies. There is plenty of movie references throughout, but unlike most parody movies, the viewer can enjoy this movie on it's own merit and without seeing any of the referenced films. I would have to say that this movie really broke new ground in combining comedy and action and I don't think I have ever seen a movie like it; and that's hard to find in today's cinema.… Expand

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MattS.Aug 18, 2008

This will become a comedy classic on the same high level that Stiller's other major directorial outing - Zoolander - currently sits at. Robert Downey Jr. in the role of a lifetime and Tom Cruise in the life-saving role of a lifetime are This will become a comedy classic on the same high level that Stiller's other major directorial outing - Zoolander - currently sits at. Robert Downey Jr. in the role of a lifetime and Tom Cruise in the life-saving role of a lifetime are the highlights, but everything about this movie, from the minutes before it even begins to the credits after it ends, is pure genius. my only very minor quibble is that they provided no closure to the Jay Burachel storyline...I was kinda hoping to see him become a big Hollywood star in the end or something, because he was the only down-to-earth person in the entire movie. :P… Expand

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AndrewR.Aug 21, 2008

One of the funniest comedies I have seen recently

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JonU.Sep 28, 2008

Few one joke movies are this entertaining - from the opening to the end it is a convulsive romp

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J.PetersenSep 4, 2008

A beautiful satire of the movie industry, filled with dark, dark comedy. If you take life too seriously, you may not enjoy it, but I loved the over-the-top insanity.

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LinL.Jan 4, 2009

Needed a movie night that provided some laughs, for me as well as for my 20-something son -- and this really fit the bill. Hilarious!

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MikeAug 10, 2008

Funniest movie of the year!

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JonB.Aug 17, 2008

As long as you are not easily offended, I think this is the summer comedy to see. Yes, Stiller plays his typical role, but Downey and Black complement each other in their polar-opposite styles. It all comes together somehow in this mix of As long as you are not easily offended, I think this is the summer comedy to see. Yes, Stiller plays his typical role, but Downey and Black complement each other in their polar-opposite styles. It all comes together somehow in this mix of satire and slap-stick comedy.… Expand

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KyleW.Aug 27, 2008

Let me start by talking about things that have not been mentioned so far. First off, the sound track is amazing with an excellent mix of music genres and old and new tracks. The music seemed to help amplify the current mood of the film. Also Let me start by talking about things that have not been mentioned so far. First off, the sound track is amazing with an excellent mix of music genres and old and new tracks. The music seemed to help amplify the current mood of the film. Also the special effects were over the top, which is exactly what needed to be done. Its not just the "one-liner" jokes that make this movie funny, It is the whole attitude that this film keeps the whole way through. I will also say that most all the actors did an excellent job acting as actors, its something that is really hard to do. If you like good clean comedy and don't like to be offended, don't see it. It is offensive, but on a level that tries to explain and not make fun of. The retard part everyone is talking about is clearly making fun of the fact that actors have to play things they don't really understand and usually fail bad at. Overall if you like in you face comedy with a good plot see this. If you think you might get offended or think its going to be "Gentleman's humor"(for a lack of a better phrase) skip it.… Expand

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JamesJ.Sep 6, 2008

OK So, for all of you who are still thinking "Who the heck does this THAT MOVIE GUY think he is??" for my giving Pineapple Express a 3/10...Yeah that's what I spend my time wondering about. Good movie, some of the funniest lines OK So, for all of you who are still thinking "Who the heck does this THAT MOVIE GUY think he is??" for my giving Pineapple Express a 3/10...Yeah that's what I spend my time wondering about. Good movie, some of the funniest lines I've heard in quite a while e.g. "I'm just like a little boy, playin' with his dick when he's nervous". Definitely worth seeing.… Expand

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MarcusL.Jan 5, 2009

Partly stupid, but was a very funny movie. The movie had many stars in it. You would make you laugh so hard until the end. I really liked it. Every actor in this movie mad at least 1 funny joke through out the movie. Tom Cruise was by far Partly stupid, but was a very funny movie. The movie had many stars in it. You would make you laugh so hard until the end. I really liked it. Every actor in this movie mad at least 1 funny joke through out the movie. Tom Cruise was by far the funniest part in the whole movie. This movie will make you laugh and laugh and laugh.… Expand

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georguesJun 24, 2009

Straight up hilarious!

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PiotrNov 2, 2008

Simply funny as hell! One of the best comedy movie for a long long time.

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KiranA.Aug 13, 2008

Robert Downey played his role to perfection. Stiller did his usual entertaining performance. Jack Black, although his part was a bit stock, also acted well. Tom Cruise, as a supporting actor, went well outside of his usual role in order to Robert Downey played his role to perfection. Stiller did his usual entertaining performance. Jack Black, although his part was a bit stock, also acted well. Tom Cruise, as a supporting actor, went well outside of his usual role in order to prove to the world that he can act with the best of them - absolutely hilarious. There were a couple of periods where the movie went a little too far into the war genre, or a little too far into the 2000's over-the-top comedy, but overall, the direction was great. The end piece was synergistic and hilarious commentary on the movie business.… Expand

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MikeAug 14, 2008

Funniest movie of the year!

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ChrisW.Aug 16, 2008

Brilliant cast... absolutely hysterical... The story was a little weak... but then again aren't all comedies? Jack Black was stellar... Robert Downey Jr. was amazing... Ben Stiller...was kind of typical as his previous performances. Brilliant cast... absolutely hysterical... The story was a little weak... but then again aren't all comedies? Jack Black was stellar... Robert Downey Jr. was amazing... Ben Stiller...was kind of typical as his previous performances. T.Cruise was the funniest I have ever seen him.… Expand

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TimmyJAug 24, 2008

Robert Downey Jr. was ridiculously amazing... can't wait to see it again and catch even more of it!

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lovemusicMay 21, 2011

acting was superb. funny as **** this movie was so funny. it had me crying in the movie theaters. Robert downey jr and tom cruise were too funny. this movie was just funny. i love it. it was great. 9 out of 10. near perfect.

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jakerthetakerJun 22, 2011

Super funny awesome movie. Very original concept (making a war movie by putting the actors in a war), and professional acting. All the characters are hilarious, and there's alot of movie references. Best funny action movie, next to The Other Guys.

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JAM123Jul 19, 2011

Hilarious! One of the funniest films ever for sure. Cool concept and with an all-star cast of Ben stiller, Jack Black, and more. Will be in my top ten and classified as a classic in my mind for a long time.

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JuanoloApr 1, 2012

First off, this is a 9.25 out of 10. It's really funny. Story is good, and so is the acting. Everyone did a good job, especially Robert Downey Jr. Overall, this a really, funny movie that you should watch. Highly recommended.

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Rox22Apr 19, 2015

One of the better comedies I have seen that came out in the last 10 years.

Acting is generally OK. However Cruise and RDJ are phenomenal. Stiller is as Bland as usual. Story, effects and writing are pretty good. Not brilliant, but for aOne of the better comedies I have seen that came out in the last 10 years.

Acting is generally OK. However Cruise and RDJ are phenomenal. Stiller is as Bland as usual.

Story, effects and writing are pretty good. Not brilliant, but for a comedy better than you expect.

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Tropic Thunder is far from being a classic, but, it is fun and aims to entertain us. Really great seeing such over the top characters. Heck, this is easily my favourite Tom Cruise performance.… Expand

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Voodoo123Jan 22, 2020

None of the ingredients of this movie should work when you look at them on paper... yet smart writing and the sheer talent of the cast combine to elevate the material and combined with the 'x' factor of just right place right time movieNone of the ingredients of this movie should work when you look at them on paper... yet smart writing and the sheer talent of the cast combine to elevate the material and combined with the 'x' factor of just right place right time movie production and el zappo - we have ourselves a great comedy movie. I laughed countless times watching this when it came out and when I re-watched it recently.… Expand

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GarfoodleSep 30, 2014

Funny,stupid, and funny. Top of the line acting, lots of WTF moments, amazing writing, and a pretty deep story, for a cheap comedy movie at least. Go on and watch it, for the fun of it.

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ThatOneGuy6667Oct 27, 2015

This is one of my favorite movies, it's hilarious. And the cast is good too, it's an awesome movie overall and very enjoyable

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mp303Jan 27, 2023

Its 2023 and I can only hope that Hollywood makes a 180º turn for movies like these to be made again.

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YouMark_Sep 11, 2021

This show will never slide in 2021. The Glory days will never be relived again

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getsmeliftedJun 25, 2023

Hilarious from start to finish. If you want to find out how funny people can be when Hollywood removes the stick from their collective hole then look no further. You'll have a great time with this one.

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SteliosemMay 23, 2023

I love this movie, probably my favourite comedy.

The only thing I kind of dont like is jack black, hes character seems a bit off

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DiptanshuMay 30, 2020

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Literally one of the funniest movie ever!right from the start it was damn hilarious the trailers and ad's at start i thought it was real thing it was surprisingly hilarious and awesome,the characters were iconic as hell the cast and there acting was great and hilarious seriously i was in little shock watching tom Cruise in never seen before avatar he was awesome as hell the attitude and the dance it was hilarious portrayal,R.D.J was amazing the accent and the dialogues were enough to make his role legendary,every time he speaks in certain situations it was a damn hilarious.Ben stiller was hotshot he was awesome the madness of being on track again,with little respect of people in village he was amazing,literally the conversation between him and R.D.J was hilarious AF the retard speech and ending's i'm just me speech it was hilarious and the crying scene and whole recreation thing just like starting at end it was great,the death of director was outta nowhere it was surprising but awesome,the other characters were great the Alpha-chino and R.D.J's scene,Jack black's character's drug thing and the other guy kind-of nerd thing with the novelist and bomber-man there side was fun,Mathew's character was supportive and little serious character but at end he was awesome,the whole story-line was unique as hell it was fun,the music was phenomenal.every scene was filled with amazing humor,the Vietnam people were amazing the gang leader and his fight with jack black was awesome the whole rescue mission with R.D.J speaking mandarin it was hilarious parodied AF,the last fight was great the recreation of starting and the kid stabbing Ben and whole Cheesy dialogues closing with the Oscar it was damn amazing ride,the whole credits with the dance of Tom cruse it was hell of great thing,seriously whole movie's tone and direction was great the visuals were amazing as per comedy literally its a masterpiece!it was entertaining fun and awesome movie!… Expand

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MahmusSep 25, 2020

Honestly, one of the most genius comedies ever. It's so silly and outrageous that it should have never worked, but somehow, it does.

As offensive as some may find it, the film's true target of ridicule are actors. Actors who desperatly willHonestly, one of the most genius comedies ever. It's so silly and outrageous that it should have never worked, but somehow, it does.

As offensive as some may find it, the film's true target of ridicule are actors.
Actors who desperatly will take any role they think might gain them an Oscar, no matter how unfit they are for the role, no matter how inappropiate it is, no matter if it isn't even they're own ethnicity, if it seems prestigous enough to earn the statuette, they'll take it.

It makes fun of actors and film studios and the Oscars and Hollywood in general and it's blast.… Expand

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SidR.Oct 3, 2008

This film is seriously hilarious, i was laughing almost at every scene, the bonus of this film is you get to see Tom Cruise dancing for at least five minutes, his dance moves is just unbelievably funny!!

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TimE.Sep 6, 2008

This movie is not a 10 or a 9, but I think it's quite good, and worth watching it!

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SoorajM.Aug 25, 2008

Hilarious. The funniest movie ever this year.

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WilliamFletcherAug 30, 2008

This exceeded my expectations by a huge degree. A truly funny movie with lots of genuine laughs. Thoroughly enjoyable, all-star cast and all.

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BobWSep 4, 2008

I would rate it higher if not for the excessive use of the f word and a gory scene with the director.

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GerronKNov 2, 2008

Really good stuff.

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CarrieNov 6, 2008

Funnier than I thought, but not mind blowingly so. I thought it was pretty awesome, though, and am definenetly glad I cought it in the theater.

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ShanK.Dec 11, 2008

Stiller rocked, downey stole the show but jack was too hilarious, one of the best comedies of 08.

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PabloP.Jun 27, 2008

I got to test screen this movie. It is really a good adult action comedy. While much has been made about the fact that Robert Downey JR plays a black man, and this is seen as racist, thats not the case at all. I won't go into details I got to test screen this movie. It is really a good adult action comedy. While much has been made about the fact that Robert Downey JR plays a black man, and this is seen as racist, thats not the case at all. I won't go into details because it spoils the plot. The movie is no bars held action comedy. It has Good Action, and some really funny comedy. I just hope they aren't forced to cut out the parts that really made this a good movie.… Expand

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THATMOVIEGUYAug 14, 2008

Pretty good satire with some outstanding acting. Tom Cruise of all people steals the show. The rest of the All Star cast including Nick Nolte are excellent. Take it for what ii is a fun dark comedy and you will enjoy it.

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ErinE.Aug 15, 2008

I haven't laughed that hard in a long time. My sister and I are in our 30s and we laughed during the whole movie. I'm a social worker and wasn't offended by the movie as a realize it is satire. It has a couple of gross parts, I haven't laughed that hard in a long time. My sister and I are in our 30s and we laughed during the whole movie. I'm a social worker and wasn't offended by the movie as a realize it is satire. It has a couple of gross parts, but the rest of the movie makes up for them.… Expand

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MikeyAug 22, 2008

I laughed for 90 min...I loved the whole raunchy and delicious movie. After the literally too dark knight, this was a sheer laugh out loud delight.

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CarolD.Aug 23, 2008

Over rated by critics but still a great movie. Now I know Tom Cruise can nail comedy! More satire than laugh-out-loud in parts but that's all to the good. Kinda like French cuisine with great big lumps of choc pudding in it. Tasty and Over rated by critics but still a great movie. Now I know Tom Cruise can nail comedy! More satire than laugh-out-loud in parts but that's all to the good. Kinda like French cuisine with great big lumps of choc pudding in it. Tasty and interesting and it makes you wonder what in the world the cook (Stiller) was thinking. An Arty- Farty movie.… Expand

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JustinE.Oct 12, 2008

Not the greatest movie ever, but very solid. It had plenty of laughs throughout, though some parts were a bit bland. Overall, I recommend seeing this in theaters, and at least renting it, though it may be a buy.

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NDNov 28, 2008

Hilarious. Long in the tooth, but a genuinely funny film. Downey does steal the show away from Stiller.

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ChadS.Aug 14, 2008

Kirk Lazarus(Robert Downey Jr.) is an actor from Australia who prepared for his role as a black infantryman by studying Sherman Hemsley. Rap artist Alpa Chino(Brandon T. Jackson) takes great offense to the Aussie's manner of modulation, Kirk Lazarus(Robert Downey Jr.) is an actor from Australia who prepared for his role as a black infantryman by studying Sherman Hemsley. Rap artist Alpa Chino(Brandon T. Jackson) takes great offense to the Aussie's manner of modulation, because he knows that his people don't speak jive like a dry-cleaning merchant from the seventies. But just in case you missed the irony, his people might also take offense to a soft drink he peddles around called Booty Sweat. Alpa Chino, arguably, is guilty of minstrelism, too. Skin color loses some of its relevance, since both men perpetuate the same media-created stereotype that all African-American males talk as if they're imitating some musical idiom(jazz or rap, depending on the generation). Cartoonist Gary Larson of "Far Side(The)"-fame, drew a incisive panel about pigeonholing people, or in his case, birds, being birds that don't comply with our notions of bird-like behavior(the caption read: "Non-singing canaries take shop"). There's no intent on Lazarus' part to offend the black community; it's just another role to him, another opportunity to expand his acting range, a challenge. A method actor like Lazarus has an ego that drives his inner muse to be the "person" to the best of his ability; to lampoon his character's racial identity would be antithetical to the spirit of "The Method". In Lazarus' self-involved mind; black people talk like this. And even worse, that he IS black. Alpa Chino knows how black people talk, but that doesn't prevent him from pitching a carbonated soft drink demographically-targeted towards his own kind which would give somebody like Lazarus the wrongheaded impression that all black people are pimps and hos. The filmmaker gets away with blackface because he has the shrewdness to understand that the gangsta rap sub-genre in hip-hop culture, is an even more insidious brand of minstreling than the vaudeville acts from time immemorial. "Tropic Thunder" knows the language of "South Park" by heart. It satirizes and takes no prisoners. Nobody is spared. Nobody. When Cartman crashes the Special Olympics by impersonating a "retarded" person, he becomes the butt of his own joke, when the mentally-impaired athletes repeatedly kick his ass. That's the problem with Simple Jack, the handicapped character played by Tugg Speedman(Ben Stiller); there's no turnabout-is-fair-play moment to excuse the harsh depiction of the "full-on retarded" in this cruel, but undeniably funny movie. If you're reaching for a silver lining, though, you can make the argument that a male model(Derek Zoolander, from this filmmaker's own "Zoolander") is more "retarded" than Jack, so his own "retarded"-ness achieves a state of relativity.… Expand

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TaylorH.Aug 18, 2008

Great, but not as great as Zoolander.

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LarryS.Aug 31, 2008

Hilarious - as un-PC as they come. Downey Jr and Cruise in awesome performances. Great send up/

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ChuckO.Nov 18, 2008

Absolutely one of the funniest movies I've seen in years. Downey just about steals this one.

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asylumspadezNov 26, 2011

Funny film. A lot of priceless moments in it and it showed just how well Stiller and Downey Jr can act. I didnt not like Jack Black at all though, He brought the entire film down imo. Overall it was still a good comedy.

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drlowdonAug 19, 2023

Whilst shooting a war movie a bunch of Hollywood actors are mistaken for soldiers and forced to fight for real.

Tropic Thunder has courted some controversy over the years, but anyone that’s actually watched the movie will know that theWhilst shooting a war movie a bunch of Hollywood actors are mistaken for soldiers and forced to fight for real.

Tropic Thunder has courted some controversy over the years, but anyone that’s actually watched the movie will know that the satire is targeted firmly at Hollywood itself and even 15 years after release its remains funny and eminently quotable.… Expand

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