Still as funny as the first time I saw this, probably way back in 2008. Good send-up on war movies and just great comedic performances all around, but especially Robert Downey Jr. **3.75/5**
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A group of self-absorbed actors set out to make the most expensive war film ever. After ballooning costs force the studio to cancel the movie, the frustrated director refuses to stop shooting, leading his cast into the jungles of Southeast Asia, where they encounter real bad guys.
Top Cast
Ben Stiller
Tugg Speedman
Robert Downey Jr.
Kirk Lazarus
Jack Black
Jeff Portnoy
Jay Baruchel
Kevin Sandusky
Brandon T. Jackson
Alpa Chino
Brandon Soo Hoo
Tran
Matthew McConaughey
Rick Peck
Tom Cruise
Les Grossman
Nick Nolte
Four Leaf Tayback
Danny McBride
Cody
Steve Coogan
Damien Cockburn
Bill Hader
Rob Slolom
Reggie Lee
Byong
Trieu Tran
Tru
Tobey Maguire
Tobey Maguire
Tyra Banks
Tyra Banks
Reviews
This pretty much takes a swipe at the whole cinema experience starting with the exuberant trails that make every film look like a potential award winning extravaganza through to the main feature - a parody that clashes “Platoon” (1986) with “Predator” (1987) and adds a mix of “Good Morning, Vietnam!” (1987) for good measure, too! Superstar action star “Tugg” (Ben Stiller) has made a couple of stinkers lately and so…
FAQ about Tropic Thunder
What is Tropic Thunder about?
A group of self-absorbed actors set out to make the most expensive war film ever. After ballooning costs force the studio to cancel the movie, the frustrated director refuses to stop shooting, leading his cast into the jungles of Southeast Asia, where they encounter real bad…
When was Tropic Thunder released?
Tropic Thunder was released in 2008.
What genres does Tropic Thunder belong to?
Tropic Thunder is categorised as Action, Comedy, War.
Who stars in Tropic Thunder?
The cast of Tropic Thunder includes Ben Stiller, Robert Downey Jr., Jack Black, Jay Baruchel, Brandon T. Jackson.