Tropic Thunder

Skywalker · 11-23-2008, 11:17 AM

We bought the DVD without seeing this one in the theater first - Usually we wouldn't do this but we heard a lot of good things about it!

I thought the movie had some funny parts but overall I didn't care for this one! I "get" the movie and what it was trying to do but I think it is not worth having in my DVD collection!

My wife thought it was disgusting, especially Tom Cruise!

What are your thoughts? Am I missing something?

Side note: My friends and I made a movie in high school with the same exact idea. It was titled The War Movie! It was just as juvenile but way better! And it cost only pennies to make!

Ken · 11-25-2008, 06:56 AM

Oh, Tom Cruise is in this? I just might have to skip it now.

MikeyC · 11-25-2008, 07:25 AM

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Originally Posted by Ken

Oh, Tom Cruise is in this? I just might have to skip it now.

I DESPISE Tom Cruise. However, I found him quite entertaining in this movie.

Redbaron · 11-25-2008, 07:56 AM

I give this movie two thumbs down. I had to immediately watch Grandmas' Boy after this to get my mind right.

11-25-2008, 08:12 AM

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Originally Posted by Redbaron

I give this movie two thumbs down. I had to immediately watch Grandmas' Boy after this to get my mind right.

Grey bush!

Seriously, I have not yet seen Tropic Thunder. I cannot stand Ben Stiller. I may watch it in a more inebriated state sometime in the near future though.

rack04 · 11-25-2008, 08:37 AM

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Originally Posted by MikeyC

I DESPISE Tom Cruise. However, I found him quite entertaining in this movie.

I though he was pretty entertaining too. Though, I hated the movie.

11-25-2008, 08:42 AM

Ben Stiller, Jack Black... and anyone thought it would be more than just non-sense comedy has not seen a film by either

but I enjoyed it for a Friday night with some friends.

11-25-2008, 09:12 AM

I grabbed the 2 disc edition of this last night, I cannot wait to see the special features.

I love this movie, I found it hysterical as did Dani. I loved everything about this movie, I thought the idea was quite inventive and creative. The characters were great, especially Downey Jr and Tom Cruise.

You guys are boring OB, go back to watching episodes of Bonanza and The Andy Griffith Show.

Clampdown · 11-25-2008, 09:23 AM

It was OK. I thought Tom Cruise was the best part of the movie. Out of the three that summer (Pineapple Express and Step Brothers) I would give SB the nod.

rack04 · 11-25-2008, 10:09 AM

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Originally Posted by Darrell

You guys are boring OB, go back to watching episodes of Bonanza and The Andy Griffith Show.

To each his own, Darrell.

Skywalker · 11-25-2008, 11:03 AM

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Originally Posted by Darrell

I grabbed the 2 disc edition of this last night, I cannot wait to see the special features.

I love this movie, I found it hysterical as did Dani. I loved everything about this movie, I thought the idea was quite inventive and creative. The characters were great, especially Downey Jr and Tom Cruise.

You guys are boring OB, go back to watching episodes of Bonanza and The Andy Griffith Show.

It must be a generational thing!!!

BTW - I thought Downey was fantastic!!! This guy really should have five Oscars!!!

stevefrench · 11-25-2008, 12:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Darrell

You guys are boring OB, go back to watching episodes of Bonanza and The Andy Griffith Show.

Now that's funny!

11-25-2008, 12:54 PM

I'm with the OP on this one...I "get" the movie but just simply did not find myself laughing all that often. Sure there were plenty of funny moments, but you certainly had to wait for them.

Tom Cruise was the best part IMO

Redbaron · 11-25-2008, 01:21 PM

Darrell, Im usually with you on picks (shield, SOA etc) but on this one you made a left and I made a right! lol

ucla695 · 11-25-2008, 06:50 PM

I liked this movie and, as much as it pains me to say this, especially Tom Cruise's character. Fricking hilarious.

JE3146 · 11-25-2008, 07:10 PM

This was Ben Stiller's best film by far. Tom Cruise stole the show unfortunately... RDJ was genius. Jack Black was just flat out annoying.

Genetic Defect · 11-25-2008, 07:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Darrell

I grabbed the 2 disc edition of this last night, I cannot wait to see the special features.

I love this movie, I found it hysterical as did Dani. I loved everything about this movie, I thought the idea was quite inventive and creative. The characters were great, especially Downey Jr and Tom Cruise.

You guys are boring OB, go back to watching episodes of Bonanza and The Andy Griffith Show.

I blame the meds you are taking for liking this movie

Skywalker · 11-25-2008, 09:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Big Vito

I blame the meds you are taking for liking this movie

Meds and too much Bonanza!!!

groogs · 11-26-2008, 12:39 AM

I am not a big Jack Black fan, but I would still like to see this movie. Since MOBD didn't think too much of it, it must be good. Old Guys just don't get the new humor.

Skywalker · 11-26-2008, 12:46 AM

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Originally Posted by groogs

I am not a big Jack Black fan, but I would still like to see this movie. Since MOBD didn't think too much of it, it must be good. Old Guys just don't get the new humor.

I sleep through almost everything!!!

11-23-2008, 11:17 AM	#1
Skywalker BABOTL Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Dice Location: Galaxy Far Far Away Posts: 10,168 Trading: (18)	Tropic Thunder We bought the DVD without seeing this one in the theater first - Usually we wouldn't do this but we heard a lot of good things about it! I thought the movie had some funny parts but overall I didn't care for this one! I "get" the movie and what it was trying to do but I think it is not worth having in my DVD collection! My wife thought it was disgusting, especially Tom Cruise! What are your thoughts? Am I missing something? Side note: My friends and I made a movie in high school with the same exact idea. It was titled The War Movie! It was just as juvenile but way better! And it cost only pennies to make! __________________ Smoke what you like!!! Last edited by Skywalker; 11-23-2008 at 11:25 AM.

11-25-2008, 06:56 AM	#2
Ken Still Watching My Back Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: New Albany, In Posts: 241 Trading: (0)	Re: Tropic Thunder Oh, Tom Cruise is in this? I just might have to skip it now.

11-25-2008, 07:56 AM	#4
Redbaron Blank Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 195 Trading: (1)	Re: Tropic Thunder I give this movie two thumbs down. I had to immediately watch Grandmas' Boy after this to get my mind right.

11-25-2008, 08:42 AM	#7
Gone Dave Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Tropic Thunder Ben Stiller, Jack Black... and anyone thought it would be more than just non-sense comedy has not seen a film by either but I enjoyed it for a Friday night with some friends.

11-25-2008, 09:12 AM	#8
Darrell Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Tropic Thunder I grabbed the 2 disc edition of this last night, I cannot wait to see the special features. I love this movie, I found it hysterical as did Dani. I loved everything about this movie, I thought the idea was quite inventive and creative. The characters were great, especially Downey Jr and Tom Cruise. You guys are boring OB, go back to watching episodes of Bonanza and The Andy Griffith Show.

11-25-2008, 09:23 AM	#9
Clampdown I Cut Like a Buffalo Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Brian Location: Noneya Posts: 868 Trading: (12)	Re: Tropic Thunder It was OK. I thought Tom Cruise was the best part of the movie. Out of the three that summer (Pineapple Express and Step Brothers) I would give SB the nod.

11-25-2008, 12:54 PM	#13
EvanS Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Tropic Thunder I'm with the OP on this one...I "get" the movie but just simply did not find myself laughing all that often. Sure there were plenty of funny moments, but you certainly had to wait for them. Tom Cruise was the best part IMO

11-25-2008, 01:21 PM	#14
Redbaron Blank Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 195 Trading: (1)	Re: Tropic Thunder Darrell, Im usually with you on picks (shield, SOA etc) but on this one you made a left and I made a right! lol

11-25-2008, 06:50 PM	#15
ucla695 Neither here, nor there Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: The Pool Posts: 3,696 Trading: (5)	Re: Tropic Thunder I liked this movie and, as much as it pains me to say this, especially Tom Cruise's character. Fricking hilarious.

11-25-2008, 07:10 PM	#16
JE3146 Jordan #2 Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Jordan Location: Tigard, OR Posts: 2,115 Trading: (26)	Re: Tropic Thunder This was Ben Stiller's best film by far. Tom Cruise stole the show unfortunately... RDJ was genius. Jack Black was just flat out annoying.

11-26-2008, 12:39 AM	#19
groogs Have My Own Room Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Grant Posts: 1,945 Trading: (62)	Re: Tropic Thunder I am not a big Jack Black fan, but I would still like to see this movie. Since MOBD didn't think too much of it, it must be good. Old Guys just don't get the new humor.