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Tropic Thunder
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R,1hr 46min
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August 13, 2008
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DreamWorks/Paramount Studios
Synopsis: Ben Stiller's satirical look at Hollywood, Tropic Thunder concerns the production of an epic Vietnam War film that quickly derails thanks to the giant egos of everyone involved in the production. Stiller stars as Tugg Speedman, an action hero trying to segue out of that genre. Jack Black plays Jeff Portnoy, a drug-addicted fat comic also attempting to change his image by taking on such a serious film. They star alongside Kirk Lazarus (Robert Downey Jr.), one of the world's most awarded actors, and ... Full Synopsis
Critics' Reviews
It's raunchy, outspoken -- and also a smart and agile dissection of art, fame, and the chutzpah of big-budget productions. Full Review
Metascore
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71
Generally favorable reviews
out of 100
Featured Cast
Kirk Lazarus
Tugg Speedman
Kevin Sandusky
Jeff Portnoy
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Robert Downey Jr., left, and Jack Black in "Tropic Thunder" (Paramount Pictures)
Ben Stiller, left, Jack Black and Robert Downey Jr. in "Tropic Thunder" (Paramount Pictures)
Ben Stiller in "Tropic Thunder" (Paramount Pictures)
Ben Stiller, left, and Robert Downey Jr. in "Tropic Thunder" (Paramount Pictures)
Jack Black in "Tropic Thunder" (Paramount Pictures)
Ben Stiller, left, and Robert Downey Jr. in "Tropic Thunder" (Paramount Pictures)
Ben Stiller, left, and Robert Downey Jr. in "Tropic Thunder" (Paramount Pictures)
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