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Look! Another Early Review Of TROPIC THUNDER!

WHAT DOES THIS HAVE TO DO WITH IRONMAN? by Lashlarue	May 4th, 2008 12:48:49 AM
first
Vindication , I'm no plant. by BrightEyes	May 4th, 2008 12:51:48 AM
See I'm no plant told ya it was good.
ZOOLANDER QUALITY????!!!!!!!! by Lashlarue	May 4th, 2008 12:52:24 AM
Are you fucking kidding me? why not shoot higher? CABLE GUY here!
It looks all right, but Black scares me by gotham_night	May 4th, 2008 01:00:50 AM
He just overdoes it in everything.
If not for Robert Downey, Jr. by Olsen Twins_Fan	May 4th, 2008 01:05:53 AM
I would have absolutely no interest in this. But he was great in the trailer I saw. And Iron Man was kick-ass.
Who wrote this review? by wackybantha	May 4th, 2008 01:07:54 AM
Why no signature?
Zoolander... by Pawprint	May 4th, 2008 01:08:09 AM
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.
This actually sounds like a PLANT, but I'll still see it. by Mike_D	May 4th, 2008 01:23:33 AM
Sounds funny.
by the way	May 4th, 2008 01:29:26 AM
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.
You better listen to your friend Billy Zane. by Harry Weinstein	May 4th, 2008 01:40:59 AM
ZOOLANDER is greatness. Stiller should only be allowed to act in movies he directs. Cant wait for TROPIC THUNDER.
Water is the essence of Wetness by Dingbatty	May 4th, 2008 01:46:02 AM
Seconding your approval of Zoolander.
"A eugooglizer... one who speaks at funerals" by Rocco Curioso	May 4th, 2008 02:49:55 AM
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.
I Hate 98% of All comedies by The Ender Smites Foes	May 4th, 2008 03:04:07 AM
But this movie has sold my ticket just from the trailer. I have a 2% chance of liking it, so we will see.
Nice review Mr. Stiller by BenBraddock	May 4th, 2008 03:17:03 AM
Text-book Plantness
"I am not going to give..." by loafroaster	May 4th, 2008 03:25:52 AM
"...a super in-depth description of the events leading up to the screening." You could learn a lot from this guy Harry!
Things take an 'unexpected turn'... by Mr Gorilla	May 4th, 2008 04:09:04 AM
Surely you mean an 'expected turn'. For anyone who has watched the trailer, seen a poster, read anything about it. Or seen Galaxy Quest.
I am excited for this by kungfuhustler84	May 4th, 2008 04:38:22 AM
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!
Somebody get some MiracleGro quick! by krack	May 4th, 2008 05:11:05 AM
Cause this plant is already dieing. You'd think each of the studios would at least one good writer on staff who could write a non-obvious review for plant purposes.
Bah, poor spelling and no edit function by krack	May 4th, 2008 05:12:09 AM
dying, ftw
Obviously a plant, and a very bad one at that by PrezMike	May 4th, 2008 05:19:16 AM
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?
it's a remake... by Whitemouse	May 4th, 2008 06:06:19 AM
of The Three Amigo's...that's what it is!
This "review" was written by Ben Stiller. by yippeekaiyaymofo	May 4th, 2008 06:44:14 AM
That said, I think this movie will be awesome
OBEY MY DOG!! by Col. Tigh-Fighter	May 4th, 2008 07:06:55 AM
If its Zoolander worthy, then Im there!
What is the AICN talkbacker regulations... by mefrog	May 4th, 2008 08:39:56 AM
For having an enthusiastic review that isn't actually a plant? Fuckers.
You had me at... by Darkman	May 4th, 2008 09:20:03 AM
'big screen version of "The Ben Stiller Show"'.
Tom Cruise makes a cameo.. by PANIC NOW	May 4th, 2008 10:32:33 AM
as Dusty Bottoms' son.
I'm more excited for this than Indy or Dark Knight... by The Grug	May 4th, 2008 10:33:00 AM
I don't really know why, and I know I probably shouldn't be - but I am.
Sergeants 3 without the Rat Pack. by Fred	May 4th, 2008 11:18:56 AM

Wow... by Dominic-Vobiscum	May 4th, 2008 12:05:06 PM
"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.
Have never seen such a blatant PLANT ever by Zandunga	May 4th, 2008 01:11:23 PM
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.
ITS LIKE I'M TAKING CRAZY PILLS! by ironic_name	May 4th, 2008 01:18:15 PM
plant
"why" "is" "every" "other" "word" "in" "quotes"... by henrydalton	May 4th, 2008 01:26:35 PM

CLOVERFIELD 2 IMAGES LEAKED! by LittleDudes	May 4th, 2008 01:49:58 PM
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"All he was hoping for was Zoolander in quality ... " by timmer33	May 4th, 2008 02:08:18 PM
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 ... ?
PLANT!!!!!!!!!!!!! by TomBodet	May 4th, 2008 02:14:17 PM
Plant.
AICN has become a jungle....... by Han Cholo	May 4th, 2008 04:23:46 PM
With all the MOTHERFUCKIN' PLANTS!!!!
Damn You Michael Bay by MCMLXXVI	May 4th, 2008 05:01:11 PM
Damn You Michael Bay
I'm sure there's a lot more to life than being really, really, r by Stollentroll	May 4th, 2008 05:36:00 PM
Zoolander rocks.
...really, ridiculously good looking by Stollentroll	May 4th, 2008 05:36:54 PM
Jesus, Harry, fix the subject box!
"told", "Tropic Thunder", "friend" by otm shank	May 4th, 2008 06:09:47 PM
"Plant".
Can't wait for this... by poeticwarriorII	May 4th, 2008 06:55:07 PM
after witnessing RDJ in Iron Man TT is gonna be funny as hell.
Hoping for Zoolander in quality? by OBSD	May 4th, 2008 08:22:55 PM
But Zoolander sucked a dick, and this guy's a plant.
Sorry guys, I didn't quite catch that - what is he again? by The Grug	May 4th, 2008 10:48:04 PM

Noted Talckbacker TomBodet says by Xiphos	May 5th, 2008 02:38:59 AM
It's a giant robot plant! Seriously it's on the poster.
I'm no plant by Jabroni	May 5th, 2008 02:57:16 AM
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!
"well crafted lines made for quoting for years to come" by ricarleite	May 5th, 2008 07:14:33 AM
Ay ay ay, this plant still have MUCH to learn, specially for someone who didn't SEE the film, but a "friend" of him did.
Planters Peanuts by DarfurOnTheRocks	May 5th, 2008 07:34:04 AM
100 time better than Zoolander you say?!!!
Jabroni, if you're not a plant, by phool2056	May 5th, 2008 08:50:39 AM
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've Seen Tropic Thunder 2: Thunder in Paradise by DarfurOnTheRocks	May 5th, 2008 10:04:39 AM
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...
What Country does this take place in? by Smerdyakov	May 5th, 2008 03:31:21 PM
And who's the villain?
To phool2056 by Jabroni	May 5th, 2008 05:00:59 PM
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.
A Hearsay Plant. by Rev. Slappy	May 5th, 2008 06:59:13 PM
That's a first.
to: jabron, re: review by compn	May 5th, 2008 09:46:44 PM
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
to Compn and others by Jabroni	May 6th, 2008 01:42:36 AM
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.
Derek Rules ! by Dude_gimme_tabs	May 6th, 2008 10:23:47 AM
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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