This new Ben Stiller comedy leaves no Hollywood spoof unturned, poking fun of the narcissistic nature of movie stars, greedy studio executives, poorly made action films, outdated acting methods, and dimwitted audiences. The film revolves around the production of a Vietnam war epic, which spins out of control when spoiled action star Tugg Speedman (Ben Stiller) and method-acting guru Kirk Lazarus (Robert Downey Jr.) get into a drama standoff in the middle of a multi-million dollar scene.
To put an end to these stars’ erratic ways, the film's director (Steve Coogan) is urged by the author of the book and Vietnam Vet (Nick Nolte) to engage in some guerrilla filmmaking methods by transporting actors away from their pampered set and dropping them off into the heart of jungle. The proud stars go along with the plan and put on their best ego driven act without realizing that they have been left alone at an area controlled by a heroin drug cartel. Chaos erupts as soon as the truth is revealed.
This film is hilarious and sports some superb acting. Downey and Stiller never go out of character and egg each other on until the end of the film, making the audience roar with laughter. Perhaps with the exception of the mindless antics of Jack Black, all stars put on a stellar performance.
Most surprising and amusing is Tom Cruise in his role of a studio exec, who likes to get down to the latest rap in the privacy of his office. Seeing Tom Cruse bust the move is well worth the price of admission for Tropic Thunder.
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