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Tropic Thunder (2008)

Updated: Jun 22

R | 1h 47min | 7/10 #action #comedy

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➱ STORYLINE:

Tropic Thunder (2008) is an action-comedy that follows a group of self-absorbed actors who are dropped into the middle of a real jungle in Southeast Asia while filming a war movie. The ensemble cast includes fading action star Tugg Speedman, method actor Kirk Lazarus, and comedian Jeff Portnoy. When the director decides to film the movie guerrilla-style, the actors soon find themselves in a real conflict, thinking it's all part of the production. As they navigate the dangers of the jungle and encounter actual armed forces, they must rely on their acting skills and newfound camaraderie to survive.


➱ STAFF REVIEW:

Tropic Thunder (2008), directed by Ben Stiller, is a hilarious and satirical take on Hollywood and the film industry. Ben Stiller, Robert Downey Jr., and Jack Black lead a star-studded cast, delivering standout performances that blend comedy with sharp social commentary. Robert Downey Jr.'s portrayal of Kirk Lazarus, an Australian method actor who undergoes a controversial skin pigmentation procedure to play an African American character, is particularly memorable and earned him an Academy Award nomination. The film’s clever script, outrageous humor, and over-the-top action sequences make Tropic Thunder an entertaining and bold comedy that pushes boundaries while delivering laughs.


➱ CREDITS:

Director:

- Ben Stiller

Writers:

- Ben Stiller

- Justin Theroux

- Etan Cohen

Based on:

- Original screenplay by Ben Stiller, Justin Theroux, and Etan Cohen

Starring:

- Ben Stiller as Tugg Speedman

- Robert Downey Jr. as Kirk Lazarus

- Jack Black as Jeff Portnoy

- Jay Baruchel as Kevin Sandusky

- Brandon T. Jackson as Alpa Chino

- Tom Cruise as Les Grossman

- Matthew McConaughey as Rick Peck

- Steve Coogan as Damien Cockburn

Produced by:

- Stuart Cornfeld

- Ben Stiller

- Eric McLeod

Cinematography: John Toll

Edited by: Greg Hayden

Music by: Theodore Shapiro

Production Company:

- DreamWorks Pictures

- Red Hour Films

- Goldcrest Pictures

Distributed by:

- Paramount Pictures

Release date: August 13, 2008

Run Time: 1h 47min

Country: United States

Languages: English

Budget: $92 million

Box office: $195.7 million


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