What kind of movie would you expect to see if I handed you a movie staring a washed up hack, former drunken druggie and a slightly over rated actor. Well I don't know what movie you're thinking about cause it sure as hell isn't Tropic Thunder. Directed by Ben Stiller, which could be a good thing or bad thing depending on which of his movies you've seen. The movie also stars Jack Black and Robert "I'm in every movie in 2008" Downey Jr. Both of which bring so much to the proverbial table I still can't quite believe it. If you haven't seen the movie yet, and you're pretty sure you still have a funny bone go see the movie right now, before you read the rest of this review... Then come back and read the review, cause otherwise why would i write it?O.K. so now that you've seen the movie, aren't you so happy I told you to? I know you are. Anyway, The movie focuses on Tugg Speedman, Kirk Lazarus and Jeff Portnoy. Stiller, Downey Jr and Black respectively. All of these actors are looking to expand their acting careers with the new movie Tropic Thunder, a film based on the "real life" accounts of "Four Leaf" Tayback, Nick Nolte. As the movie filming begins to bomb, "Four Leaf" Tayback suggests to the movies director, Damien Cockburn played by Steve Coogan, that they film "guerrilla style" in the jungle to give the actors and the film a much more realistic feel. From that point on you wont stop laughing. I don't want to blow anything of the plot in this review though, honestly just go and see it.
For those of you who are reading this with out listening to my prior mentioning of seeing the movie first, make sure to get to the theater early! There are fake movie trailers to start of the feel for the movie. Defiantly don't miss those!Ben Stiller's character is only known for a series of lame action films, not to mention is oscar attempt entitled "Simple Jack", where he went "full retard". Robert Downey Jr's character, Kirk Lazarus is known for all his movies being blatant oscar nods. Jack Black's character is a rip on famous comedians from the past 10 years, mostly Eddie Murphy, where all his movies are played by himself and the plots revolve around fart jokes. But the best role in the whole film is by far Tom Cruise's. Yes that's right, Tom "I'm coo coo for cocoa puffs" Cruise. He plays Les Grossman, a fat, hairy, jew with a love for hip hop music. His constant swearing and over the top acting blows off the screen and straight into your heart. I know, I know.... Tom Cruise + in to your heart = paradox. But it's true. So go, go right now and see this movie! Do it!... what are you doing still reading this? GO!
(Rated-R . 107 min.)
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