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82% Critics Consensus: With biting satire, plenty of subversive humor, and an unforgettable turn by Robert Downey, Jr., Tropic Thunder is a triumphant late summer comedy.
Why is Tropic Thunder so good? ›
The over-the-top action sequences and absurd situations parody the clichés often found in war films, creating a comedic commentary on the genre. "Tropic Thunder" also benefits from its supporting cast, including Tom Cruise in an unrecognizable and hilarious role as the eccentric studio executive Les Grossman.
How much did Tropic Thunder cost? ›
Tropic Thunder was the top movie at the domestic box office for three weeks in a row. The film made $195.7 million worldwide from a budget of $92 million.
Was Les Grossman based on Harvey Weinstein? ›
Tom Cruise as Les Grossman: The balding, profane, ill-tempered studio executive producing Tropic Thunder. Various commentators and Hollywood insiders believe he is loosely based on film producer Scott Rudin, famous for his volcanic temper and poor treatment of others, and Harvey Weinstein.
Why was the movie Tropic Thunder controversial? ›
The 2008 Hollywood spoof infamously features Robert Downey Jr. in blackface, as well as jokes criticized as offensive to people with intellectual disabilities. Lauren Huff is a writer at Entertainment Weekly with over a decade of experience covering all facets of the entertainment industry.
What is the highest Rotten Tomatoes movie of all time? ›
To date, Leave No Trace holds the site's record, with a rating of 100% and 252 positive reviews.
What does Ben Stiller say about Tropic Thunder? ›
“I make no apologies for Tropic Thunder,” Stiller quote-tweeted on February 21. “Don't know who told you that. It's always been a controversial movie since when we opened. Proud of it and the work everyone did on it.”
Did Tom Cruise wear prosthetic hands in Tropic Thunder? ›
Stiller said that in addition to the more obvious make-up effects applied to Cruise's face and head, and the extra hair on his chest and arms, Cruise also decided to play the character wearing oversized prosthetic hands.
Is Tom Cruise in Tropic Thunder a cameo? ›
That was, until 2008, when Cruise showed up in a cameo role in his friend Ben Stiller's box office hit,Tropic Thunder – about a cast of prima donna actors shooting a movie in Vietnam – as the balding, Diet co*ke-guzzling, expletive-uttering movie executive Les Grossman.
Who turned down Tropic Thunder? ›
Kevin Hart was approached to play the role of Alpa Chino, a closeted hom*osexual and rapper, in Tropic Thunder, but he turned it down saying that Alpa's character was "real flagrant." He has since pointed out that he will never accept a role where he has to kiss another man.
Why is Tropic Thunder rated R? ›
MPAA explanation: pervasive language including sexual references, violent content and drug material.
How much screen time did Tom Cruise have in Tropic Thunder? ›
Tom Cruise starred in Tropic Thunder for 9 minutes.
The director of this movie, Ben Stiller, says: “Tom Cruise had the idea to play Les Grossman in the movie.
Was Justin Theroux in Tropic Thunder? ›
Theroux co-wrote the Ben Stiller film Tropic Thunder, and also appeared in the behind-the-scenes mockumentary Tropic Thunder: Rain of Madness.
Is Tropic Thunder violent? ›
The violence is occasionally bloody and over exaggerated but it's played for comedy and isn't intense or frightening. The opening scene of the movie is probably the most violent. Offscreen, Tugg kills a panda then proceeds to wear its skin as camouflage.
What was Tropic Thunder rated? ›
Some of the characterizations in the new R-rated comedy TROPIC THUNDER are very funny and clever. They are laced, however, with abundant foul language and a smattering of extremely gory, excessive comic violence.
Is Tropic Thunder worth watching? ›
Redditors generally have a positive opinion about the movie Tropic Thunder. They praise the film for its humor, satire, and the performances of the cast, particularly Robert Downey Jr., Tom Cruise, and Ben Stiller. Many users find the movie hilarious and consider it a brilliant comedy.
What makes Tropic Thunder Rated R? ›
MPAA explanation: pervasive language including sexual references, violent content and drug material.
