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Hey, everyone. ”Moriarty” here.
I hate each and every person who is in Austin seeing PINEAPPLE EXPRESS tonight. I couldn’t make it because I had obligations here this weekend, even though Harry put me on the list. There are two comedies I’m dying to see this summer, and TROPIC THUNDER is the other one. Maybe I’ll get to see this soon to help ease the sting of missing yet another screening of PINEAPPLE.
Will it please me? Check out this review.
Hey guys!
I wanted to tell you about a screening that a friend of mine "told" me about. It was for the new Ben Stiller directed comedy "Tropic Thunder". Everyone's name was on a list so forgive me if all this sounds vague. As my buddy does not want to be "outed" as one of "those".
I am not going to give a super in depth description of the events leading up to the screening, but what my "friend" told me was the screening was on the Paramount lot. And Mr. Stiller himself spoke at the screening and introduced the film.
What I can say is the movie is simply a balls out funny as hell comedic tour de force by all involved. All my buddy was hoping for was it to be "Zoolander" in quality, and what was given was 100 times better than that.
This movie is not expected to open until August, so Ben mentioned that they are still doing final mixes, and trying out different scenes at different screenings. What my friend saw tonight he said was a comedy masterpiece. He likened it to a "Big Screen version of the often underrated and overlooked "The Ben Stiller Show" that came and went in the early 90's.
The movie centers around three pompous and popular actors all at the top of their game. When the actors can't seem to feel the moment, it's suggested that the production throws the boys into real combat to get the
reactions the film needs, things dare I say take an unexpected turn. Pop culture is skewered like crazy. The movie felt and looked like a labor of love for Mr. Stiller, not only serving as director and star, but is also credited as one of the writers. Making fun of film conventions is never funnier that when it's done by an A list cast.
All the actors (Stiller, Black, and Downey Jr.) each have their time to shine in the comedic glow of a hilariously written script. Downey has the unlikely duties of making this his year. As he opens the summer with "Iron Man" and gets to close out the summer with "Tropic Thunder" Two very different roles I am sure. Taking nothing away from a grizzled Nick Nolte as the movies veteran who wrote the book, of which the movie they are making is based.
I don't want to even come close to entering spoiler territory, so I can only tell you as a film fan, that the only movie of the recent past that has made me laugh this hard was the first time I saw Borat. This movie also has a high "geek" factor as the send up of movie (especially action-flicks) conventions are ripped to shreds.
The movie appears to be r-rated, the comedy comes from all angles for all different tastes, there's gross out, physical and well crafted lines made for quoting for years to come. If people are tired of the neurotic chump Stiller is prone to playing, many will be thrilled to see him come to show more of that I knew he had, but really has gotten lost over the years. This is a great comedy and I am already looking forward to seeing the out-takes on the DVD, how these guys could not laugh during every take is beyond my scope. Make sure you don't get burned out on movies this summer, because come August you are going to be blindsided with one you might not have seen coming
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See I'm no plant told ya it was good.
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Are you fucking kidding me? why not shoot higher? CABLE GUY here!
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I would have absolutely no interest in this. But he was great in the trailer I saw.
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Why no signature?
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Zoolander sucked so hard it's STILL burping cum today...
Tropic Thunder however looks brilliant; despite Jack Black's lazy, samey old shit. Can't wait to see this - I nearly shit myself laughing at the trailer. -
Sounds funny.
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THE PLANTIEST REPORT I'VE EVER READ AND IT STILL DOESN'T HINDER MY ANTICIPATION OF WATCHING A YOUNG BLACK MAN LIVE OUT HIS DREAM OF PROCLAIMING "I'M FROM BROOKLYN ,MUTHAFUCKA!!!" WHILE SHOOTING A RELATIVE OF THE ASIAN CONVENIENCE STORE OWNER FROM BACK HOME.
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ZOOLANDER is greatness. Stiller should only be allowed to act in movies he directs. Cant wait for TROPIC THUNDER.
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Seconding your approval of Zoolander.
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Thirding the hosannas for "Zoolander". I like Stiller much better when he's off the wall ("Zoolander", "Dodgeball") than when he's doing his put-upon schlub routine ("Along Came Polly", "Meet The Parents"). Everything I've read about this movie leads me to believe it'll be hilarious. Even Jack Black can't sink this one.
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Text-book Plantness
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"...a super in-depth description of the events leading up to the screening." You could learn a lot from this guy Harry!
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Surely you mean an 'expected turn'. For anyone who has watched the trailer, seen a poster, read anything about it. Or seen Galaxy Quest.
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Ben Stiller usually doesn't do much for me in all those similar roles he has done but when he really goes crazy and acts as someone really unique, it's wonderful. I am already confident in the rest of the cast. Can't wait til August!
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And who the heck wrote the review?? They guy who's supposed to be writing it, or the "buddy" the writer was referring to? Because somehow the review changed from third person to first person in the middle... And can he love Ben Stiler more?
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of The Three Amigo's...that's what it is!
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That said, I think this movie will be awesome
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If its Zoolander worthy, then Im there!
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For having an enthusiastic review that isn't actually a plant? Fuckers.
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'big screen version of "The Ben Stiller Show"'.
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as Dusty Bottoms' son.
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I don't really know why, and I know I probably shouldn't be - but I am.
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"Taking nothing away from a grizzled Nick Nolte as the movies veteran who wrote the book, of which the movie they are making is based."
Don't know if you're a plant, but you sure can't construct a sentence for shit. -
Wow....I've seen reviews which could be plants before, but it's always a suspicion, kind of a toss-up. This is such an obvious BS story written by a plant that it's not even funny...wow.
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http://tinyurl.com/6fw6qr
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Man, that's setting your expectations damn high. Zoolander has a laugh every ten seconds, from start to finish. If Tropic Thunder is half the film Zoolander is, then it'll be amazing. And the reviewer is saying it's a 100 times that ... ?
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With all the MOTHERFUCKIN' PLANTS!!!!
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Damn You Michael Bay
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May 04, 2008 5:36:00 PM CDT
I'm sure there's a lot more to life than being really, really, r
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Zoolander rocks.
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Jesus, Harry, fix the subject box!
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"Plant".
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after witnessing RDJ in Iron Man TT is gonna be funny as hell.
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But Zoolander sucked a dick, and this guy's a plant.
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I'm the guy that wrote the review. I saw the movie, but at the time I was not sure if posting would be wise as a friend that got us in had all our names on a list. I was trying to talk about the screening as if I told the story. To be a plant I'm guessing I would have to work for a studio, I can tell you that is the furthest from the truth. Unless working in dental insurance is part of the industry. As for being a Ben Stiller "mark", I was a huge fan of his show, I watched it over and over like a maniac back in the days, and I was just happy to see him get back to that. Sorry if I liked to fucking movie pricks!
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100 time better than Zoolander you say?!!!
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You're certainly someone who needs to work on his grammar. Also on saying more specific, interesting things about the movie and pointing out any flaws that might be present. When you say things along the lines of "comedic tour de force" and "all three stars get a chance to shine" (I'm paraphrasing, as I haven't memorized your review) it makes you sound like a studio-issued press release.
If you are a plant, well. Take this advice to heart, and you'll be a more successful plant in the future. And even a plant can say that some people might be put off by x, y, and z. Or you could just quit and find a less loathsome job. Or throw yourself from a high building. -
I do not want to give spoilers but it must be said that Ben Stiller gives a performance worthy of an Oscar. Marlon Brando was rather good also, and paired perfectly with Hulk Hogan and Sting...
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And who's the villain?
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Thanks for the tips. The fact is I saw this movie, I was excited about it. I wanted to write an advanced review of the film, but on the other hand I did not want to go in so much depth that I would blow a lot of great jokes, and plot points. There is a lot of great stuff that just deserves to be seen. I realize that this is an era where people don't want to be suprised, but I decided to be vague. Besides do you really want me trying to relay the jokes in a review and expect them to sound funny? As for the grammer, it's never been my strong suit, I typed it up late at night and I just wanted to let people know that it's funny. As for letting people know they might be put off by something FUCK THEM. Before I posted this review all I read was how horrible it was that Robert Downey was in blackface, that's not even true. There's a reason for it and the set-up is funny. There are a zillion PC a-holes that get offended by every fuckin thing that people do in these movies. I personally loved the movie from beginning to end. I'm not a professional reviewer. I tried to be funny, the review sucked I accept that. But all this BS about being a plant, give me a break. First off the movie is a comedy it's not the second coming of the Godfather. The fuckin' movie made me laugh. I was going for something short that just let people know it was good. Would you rather hear 3 paragraphs about traffic, weather and where I fuckin parked my car, where I ate before hand and how long it took me to get home? Because I can do that. The fact is that nobody cares what the inside of the theatre looked like. It was a good fuckin movie and that's all I wanted to say in the first place.
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That's a first.
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you dont actually say anything about what happens in the movie.
most plants just repeat what happens in the trailer. like an above post asks, whos the villian? what country does this take place in, and (my question) how long until they get from the movie to the real jungle? 15 mins in? 30 mins in? thanks -
I don't want to reveal the villans as that is part of the spoilers I wanted to avoid. As for where it takes place. Somewhere in southern Vietnam I think.
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The Derek Zoolander centre for kids who can't read good and want to be able to do other things good as well.
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