You know, Robert Downey Jr. was actually nominated for an Oscar for this movie! He lost to a deceased Heath Ledger (who played The Joker - honestly, he'd have won that award, dead or alive, that performance was gold), but still, like Tugg Speedman said, it's an honor to just be nominated (and I still think it was an Oscar-worthy performance). This movie is one of the best-written comedies of the 21st century. The execution is, at times, a bit flabby (it could be tightened up a bit, but that's always an issue with comedies, where jokes can come before story), but before I saw this, I never knew Stiller was as talented a writer as he clearly is. Also, I can't imagine how hard it was to convince a studio to greenlight a film with a white actor playing in blackface (even given the fact that RDJ is playing a white CHARACTER who thinks it's okay to portray a black character, so the blackface serves an important function in the actual story being told), let alone pull it off with almost no backlash (more people were offended by _Simple Jack_ than they were by Kirk Lazarus).
Jay Baruchel doesn't get enough love, he does such a great job as the young idealistic actor, the only one that actually did any research for his role....
Tropic Thunder and Talladega Nights are my favorite comedy movies. They don't try too hard with the comedy like most comedies and it's just legitimately funny. 🤣 Robert Downey Jr, Jack Black, and Tom Cruise had the funniest moments in this movie. This movie had a lot of star power in it with all the big name actors which is one of the reasons it's so good. Ben Stiller did a great job with this movie.
This movie is definitely one of my favorite comedies now. I had a great time watching this. There wasn’t a scene in this movie that I didn’t enjoy. Robert Downey Jr. was my favorite in this movie🤣
One of the best and cleverly written comedy film in decades, not to mention the acting from this all star cast. RDJ clearly went all out and did a phenomenal job! (ALSO: the main stars from this movie did actually do a DVD commentary over the film as they reacted to it, and RDJ remained in character for it which is hilarious to listen to! It’s on UA-cam 😂)
The Main Actors are all Extreme Parodies of certain Types of Actors: Lazarus --> Method Actors Speedman --> Actionstar that can only Action Portnoy --> gross out Comedy Alpa Chino --> Rapper who tries so hard to seem hetero Grossman --> Hollywood executive that has no scruples
An ridiculously hilarious movie. I don't worry about the black face any more than I worry about the Wayans brothers in the white face for the film "White Chicks." And true to RDJ's dedication to his character, he even did the DVD/BluRay commentary in character. RDJ absolutely nailed his part, but everyone was outdoing everyone else. Tom Cruise, Danny McBride, Nolte, Stiller - even in the small details, like everyone calling the Kevin Sandusky character by different names every time they refer to him. The nerve of RDJ's character to reference 400 years of repression is absolutely epic.
I'm amazed at how they managed to do this with a straight face because you had to know when the cameras weren't rolling they were just dying from laughing
Lol !!! Certainly the best parody of all time, making fun of Method actors but for me " survive " bit while being shot 50 times or " I think I can put it back in " awesome movie and the lady did a fantastic reaction I loved it
The blackface scene seems to have aged poorly to many young viewers, but the reality is that they were making fun of the actor himself for his cluelessness in doing it. In fact, the entire movie did nothing but mock and ridicule every single aspect of Hollywood from the actors, to the directors, to the studios themselves.
It has aged just fine. The fact that some younger people don't get what is going on is not the fault of the movie. Tropic Thunder was heavy-handedly making fun of the fact that Hollywood has a shameful history of using white actors portraying other ethnic groups instead of hiring actors that actually were that ethnicity (whitewashing)... dating back to the beginning of movie making in the USA.
I don't think it has. I've watched dozens of reactions to this movie, and most reactors (of all ages) get it. Especially Black reactors, who understand that the film is mocking actors who take these kinds of roles. That's why the actual Black actor is there. Black reactors are in on the joke, and most of them will tell you that RDJ's character is by far the best part of the film. Every now and then, there's a person who misunderstands it, sure. But the *vast* majority know exactly what's happening here.
I'm 25% black and 75% white I must say this was my favorite movie reaction ever you had all the best part in it and I hope you keep growing because you're editing skills are awesome that being said have a great day miss Alaana
@@JackyJames1 I seen that movie so many times. It's one of my favorites.❤ But I do want to react to other Tarantino movies. I seen Kill Bill 1&2, Django, and From Dusk Till Dawn.
Inglorious bastards? Tarantino lol no worries I will watch your reactions no matter what because you have great editing skills and interesting opinions :)
No ignorance in this movie, just comedy!! It's one of the best comedies out there!! Better to lighten up. You'll laugh more!!! Certainly appears that you did as time passed in the movie.
Didn't realize you've done 8 movies already. Only caught Pet Sematary as an old dude.😅Good to see it! You do you of course, but there's a number of great must see classics if haven't, like Forrest Gump, The Exorcist, & of course Star Wars that are year-round top pulls on views you might wanna add to your list to grow channel? This ought to be good. Sorry, but Tom Cruise stole the show for me! Lex Grossman my spirit animal.😅 But with a soul! See ya! ✌️🌎❤️
@@ItsAlaana If haven't watched yet, break out the tissues! Is a Beautiful yet REAL life lesson & one of the best films you'll ever see,...GUARANTEED!!! 🤗💕
@@ItsAlaana Rain Man was also referenced during the "never go full retard" segment, it's an amazing movie....and co-stars Tom Cruise who is brilliant in that dramatic role.
There is no such thing as hell. I think. If there is, then Ben Stiller doesn't belong there. I will fight God on that one. I absolutely will die on that hill.
"What couldn't they hire a black actor to play a white actor playing a black character?" -Alaana Because the whole joke is that it's a white guy that doesn't realize it's offensive to play a black guy, Alaana. That's why. There you go, the joke has now been explained... and also killed.
@@Tconl... Are you the girl in the video? Because if you're not, you're in no position to say what her comments are really "about". Nobody asked you what your take was.
@@westEOD That is wrong on so many levels. :D I'm responding to you, not her. Also anyone is free to comment in any way they feel like as long as they don't violate the TOS of youtube or the law.
@@Tconl Obviously you're responding to me, but my comment was about what SHE said. That means your input about what anything is "about" is not relevant to my comment. You might as well have put with the rest of the comments instead of responding to me.
@@westEOD Yes but that has zero relevance. I'm responding to you. And simply trying to educate you. Nothing more. I don't see the need to bring up all these weird angles...
I'm from central Europe, some may argue its eastern part of it. Especially our western neighbours who see us as buch of backwards. But that is not important. Obviously I can't speak about how black people feel or should feel about blackface. But at the same time I very much doubt that Heimdall was black or valkyries from norse myths were black. Also what's more important they made several movies and tv shows especially Netflix, where they race swapped actual real people to black. One is offensive and the other way around is inclusive?
I think I understand what you are trying to say but forgive me if I didn’t. It’s very hard not to offend someone in this day and age. Me personally, I wasn’t offended at all while watching this movie or any other movie like this whether it’s being done by a black person or a white person. As long as it’s not being done in a hateful or malicious way, it is fine with me. Especially if it’s for comedy.
If you don't know who any of the actors are why did you say he put on some weight if you didn't know he was Tom Cruise. You need to keep in mind your doing reaction videos where people watch people react and if someone is not telling the truth it will be noticed. I've seen a lot of UA-cam channels disappear because of that. Check yourself before you post. Just saying.🙂.
What are you talking about? I said I didn't know the name of the actors' they were playing in the movie. Do you really believe I didn't know who Tom Cruise is, or Jack Black, RDJ or Ben Stiller? Instead of trying to find something to complain about, actually watch, listen, and understand first. I literally named some of the actors in the beginning of the reaction. SMH & that was a joke btw because everyone knows that Tom Cruise isn't that thick in real life.
You say multiple times in your review that this film is hilarious, but in your reaction, I saw self-righteous indignation much more often than I saw hilarity...
That’s probably because you believe that there is only one way to look or act if someone finds something funny. Everyone’s different. I was also laughing throughout this whole movie & gave the movie a great review at the end. But ok…
You're the first black person I've ever seen get offended over Robert Downey Jr playing a black person. All the other black people I've seen watch this laugh hard and loved his performance. Also why you hating on the old military guy with no hands, lol. And the old military guy with hooks is Nick nolte
I don't understand how you watched the reaction and thought I was offended. I literally called him the GOAT and the MVP of this movie. He was my favorite one....
If they hired a real black person, then it would not be a satire now, would it? RDJ is literally playing an actor who plays a character doing blackface. Imagine not understanding that lol
You do know that I wasn’t actually being serious right? Imagine not understanding that. I was literally laughing throughout the whole reaction because of it. SMH🤦🏾♀️
![Are We Cringing Or Laughing? First Time Watching TROPIC THUNDER (2008) [REACTION] Movie Reaction](/img/n.gif)
You know, Robert Downey Jr. was actually nominated for an Oscar for this movie! He lost to a deceased Heath Ledger (who played The Joker - honestly, he'd have won that award, dead or alive, that performance was gold), but still, like Tugg Speedman said, it's an honor to just be nominated (and I still think it was an Oscar-worthy performance). This movie is one of the best-written comedies of the 21st century. The execution is, at times, a bit flabby (it could be tightened up a bit, but that's always an issue with comedies, where jokes can come before story), but before I saw this, I never knew Stiller was as talented a writer as he clearly is. Also, I can't imagine how hard it was to convince a studio to greenlight a film with a white actor playing in blackface (even given the fact that RDJ is playing a white CHARACTER who thinks it's okay to portray a black character, so the blackface serves an important function in the actual story being told), let alone pull it off with almost no backlash (more people were offended by _Simple Jack_ than they were by Kirk Lazarus).
Jay Baruchel doesn't get enough love, he does such a great job as the young idealistic actor, the only one that actually did any research for his role....
Robert Downey Jr‘s performance is a prime example of satire. I love how it was written and performed.
Tropic Thunder and Talladega Nights are my favorite comedy movies.
They don't try too hard with the comedy like most comedies and it's just legitimately funny. 🤣
Robert Downey Jr, Jack Black, and Tom Cruise had the funniest moments in this movie. This movie had a lot of star power in it with all the big name actors which is one of the reasons it's so good. Ben Stiller did a great job with this movie.
This movie is definitely one of my favorite comedies now. I had a great time watching this. There wasn’t a scene in this movie that I didn’t enjoy. Robert Downey Jr. was my favorite in this movie🤣
One of the best and cleverly written comedy film in decades, not to mention the acting from this all star cast. RDJ clearly went all out and did a phenomenal job!
(ALSO: the main stars from this movie did actually do a DVD commentary over the film as they reacted to it, and RDJ remained in character for it which is hilarious to listen to! It’s on UA-cam 😂)
Robert was the MVP, I loved every scene he was in🤣 I have to check out the commentary😂
One of those classic masterpieces from that amazing era of comedies
When Ben Stillers getting dunked in the water and still thinks its fake screaming “Damian cut!!!”😂🤣😂🤣 gets me everytime
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Hey Damian cut!
"For four hundred years that word has kept us down".
I could feel the arm crossing and eye rolling through the screen.... :D
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"We were supposed to be a unit!"
"Suck my unit!"
It's the most underrated exchanges in this movie.
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That was hilarious!!! Lol
Yes, hilarious😂😂, I love the children’s book being called The boy everybody’s jealous of. Just cracks me up every time😂😂.
"Suck on that unit- KIRK!!"
The Main Actors are all Extreme Parodies of certain Types of Actors:
Lazarus --> Method Actors
Speedman --> Actionstar that can only Action
Portnoy --> gross out Comedy
Alpa Chino --> Rapper who tries so hard to seem hetero
Grossman --> Hollywood executive that has no scruples
Grossman was almost certainly based on Harvey Weinstein... gross man
An ridiculously hilarious movie. I don't worry about the black face any more than I worry about the Wayans brothers in the white face for the film "White Chicks." And true to RDJ's dedication to his character, he even did the DVD/BluRay commentary in character. RDJ absolutely nailed his part, but everyone was outdoing everyone else. Tom Cruise, Danny McBride, Nolte, Stiller - even in the small details, like everyone calling the Kevin Sandusky character by different names every time they refer to him. The nerve of RDJ's character to reference 400 years of repression is absolutely epic.
I loved RDJ in this movie. He did such a great job playing a black man. 😂 When he said “for 400 years…” I almost lost it!🤣🤣
I'm amazed at how they managed to do this with a straight face because you had to know when the cameras weren't rolling they were just dying from laughing
Right!🤣
Jay Baruchel’s face when Ben Stiller says you people is hilarious. This might not be everyone’s best comedy but this movie was done perfectly!!
"Amanda, Come on, dude, that's probably not even her real name." Funniest line besides the Theme song from the Jefferson's part.
4 Leaf is Nick Nolte, of 48 Hrs fame with Eddie Murphy.
33:28 "For four hundred years..." That reaction was WORTH IT! 😂🤣 The fuckin _audacity!_ Amirite?
lol. That scene was HILARIOUS! I was not expecting him to say that🤣🤣
“Who left the fridge open” - Tug Speedman😂🤣
One of my favorite quotes lol survive! Lol
@@JackyJames1 i like “DAMIAN CUT!!” while he’s being dunked in the water and still thinks its part of the movie😂🤣😂🤣
Lol !!! Certainly the best parody of all time, making fun of Method actors but for me " survive " bit while being shot 50 times or " I think I can put it back in " awesome movie and the lady did a fantastic reaction I loved it
The blackface scene seems to have aged poorly to many young viewers, but the reality is that they were making fun of the actor himself for his cluelessness in doing it. In fact, the entire movie did nothing but mock and ridicule every single aspect of Hollywood from the actors, to the directors, to the studios themselves.
It has aged just fine. The fact that some younger people don't get what is going on is not the fault of the movie. Tropic Thunder was heavy-handedly making fun of the fact that Hollywood has a shameful history of using white actors portraying other ethnic groups instead of hiring actors that actually were that ethnicity (whitewashing)... dating back to the beginning of movie making in the USA.
I don't think it has. I've watched dozens of reactions to this movie, and most reactors (of all ages) get it. Especially Black reactors, who understand that the film is mocking actors who take these kinds of roles. That's why the actual Black actor is there. Black reactors are in on the joke, and most of them will tell you that RDJ's character is by far the best part of the film.
Every now and then, there's a person who misunderstands it, sure. But the *vast* majority know exactly what's happening here.
The fact that no one got Sandusky’s name right to the end is too funny😂😂😂Tell ‘em McClusky!! Tell ‘em what time it is!!😂😂😂
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"What it is Sekorski? Tell us where we really at"
The song that's amazing is I'd Love To Change The World by 10 Years After...
I'm 25% black and 75% white I must say this was my favorite movie reaction ever you had all the best part in it and I hope you keep growing because you're editing skills are awesome that being said have a great day miss Alaana
Thank you so much, and thank you for watching!!😁❤
If you haven't seen Pulp fiction from Tarantino do it , it will certainly help your channel ( best movie ever made)
@@JackyJames1 I seen that movie so many times. It's one of my favorites.❤ But I do want to react to other Tarantino movies. I seen Kill Bill 1&2, Django, and From Dusk Till Dawn.
Inglorious bastards? Tarantino lol no worries I will watch your reactions no matter what because you have great editing skills and interesting opinions :)
@@ItsAlaana good choices :)
You KNOW they had fun filming this... This ISH is so dayum funny!!!
Hahahhahaha she said shoot like they ain’t blanks in those movie guns
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What an insightful, totally spot-on review!
Fourleaf was played by Nick Nolte & Les Grossman (the guy with the bald head and the glasses) is Tom Cruise!!
I saw this at the movies when it opened! We were dying laughing the WHOLE MOVIE!!!!!
fantastic comedy. still one of my all time faves.
After watching this movie, I think it’s one of my favorite comedies too.
6:38 LOL she looks offended..
Lol. I wasn’t offended at all.
Lance was the MVP of the movie 😜
I wish we still made movies like that
Every actor needs an agent like Peck.
He went above & beyond to get Tugg that TiVo😂
No ignorance in this movie, just comedy!! It's one of the best comedies out there!! Better to lighten up. You'll laugh more!!! Certainly appears that you did as time passed in the movie.
I loved your reaction. Thanks!
3:40 BROKEBACK MOUNTAIN 2🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
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One of the funniest movies EVER!
This movie is definitely one of the movies I have ever seen 🤣
26:39 That scene is the best anti-drugs advertisement ever.
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For 400 years… ur face 😭😭😭
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Alaina what is the name of the song you play at the beginning of your videos? really like it 👌
Freeze from Jaylikethealphabet
Didn't realize you've done 8 movies already. Only caught Pet Sematary as an old dude.😅Good to see it! You do you of course, but there's a number of great must see classics if haven't, like Forrest Gump, The Exorcist, & of course Star Wars that are year-round top pulls on views you might wanna add to your list to grow channel?
This ought to be good. Sorry, but Tom Cruise stole the show for me! Lex Grossman my spirit animal.😅 But with a soul!
See ya!
✌️🌎❤️
I’m actually going to react to Forrest Gump Next😁 Tom Cruise did great in this movie. Robert Downey Jr. had me laughing the entire time though.😂
@@ItsAlaana If haven't watched yet, break out the tissues! Is a Beautiful yet REAL life lesson & one of the best films you'll ever see,...GUARANTEED!!!
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@@ItsAlaana Rain Man was also referenced during the "never go full retard" segment, it's an amazing movie....and co-stars Tom Cruise who is brilliant in that dramatic role.
Satan's Alley looks dope! Hahahaha
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Glad I bought the movie years ago so your generation couldn’t ruin it. He’s a dude playin a dude disguised as another dude, no blackface
lol😂
That's Nick Nolte playing Sgt. Four Leaf.....
You’ve never seen Forrest Gump? It’s one of the best movies of all time!
Nope, never did. But Forrest Gump is my next movie reaction though!😁
There is no such thing as hell. I think. If there is, then Ben Stiller doesn't belong there. I will fight God on that one. I absolutely will die on that hill.
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"What couldn't they hire a black actor to play a white actor playing a black character?"
-Alaana
Because the whole joke is that it's a white guy that doesn't realize it's offensive to play a black guy, Alaana. That's why. There you go, the joke has now been explained... and also killed.
Actually it's more about making fun of the method acting part. Not the black face part.
@@Tconl... Are you the girl in the video? Because if you're not, you're in no position to say what her comments are really "about". Nobody asked you what your take was.
@@westEOD That is wrong on so many levels. :D
I'm responding to you, not her.
Also anyone is free to comment in any way they feel like as long as they don't violate the TOS of youtube or the law.
@@Tconl Obviously you're responding to me, but my comment was about what SHE said. That means your input about what anything is "about" is not relevant to my comment. You might as well have put with the rest of the comments instead of responding to me.
@@westEOD Yes but that has zero relevance. I'm responding to you. And simply trying to educate you. Nothing more. I don't see the need to bring up all these weird angles...
Best comedy ever made!
That song IS amazing- ua-cam.com/video/zEQNb17BSd0/v-deo.html
Love this song❤️
Fun video:) You should react to “tombstone” next… I think you’d like it
I’ll add this to my list.
@@ItsAlaana :)))
W Reaction 🔥. You are too cute as well 😍
Thank you!😁
One of the best reactions to this movie 😂😂
34:09 😂😂🤣
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I love this movie
It’s not blackface.
I'm from central Europe, some may argue its eastern part of it. Especially our western neighbours who see us as buch of backwards. But that is not important. Obviously I can't speak about how black people feel or should feel about blackface. But at the same time I very much doubt that Heimdall was black or valkyries from norse myths were black. Also what's more important they made several movies and tv shows especially Netflix, where they race swapped actual real people to black. One is offensive and the other way around is inclusive?
I think I understand what you are trying to say but forgive me if I didn’t. It’s very hard not to offend someone in this day and age. Me personally, I wasn’t offended at all while watching this movie or any other movie like this whether it’s being done by a black person or a white person. As long as it’s not being done in a hateful or malicious way, it is fine with me. Especially if it’s for comedy.
If you don't know who any of the actors are why did you say he put on some weight if you didn't know he was Tom Cruise. You need to keep in mind your doing reaction videos where people watch people react and if someone is not telling the truth it will be noticed. I've seen a lot of UA-cam channels disappear because of that. Check yourself before you post. Just saying.🙂.
What are you talking about? I said I didn't know the name of the actors' they were playing in the movie. Do you really believe I didn't know who Tom Cruise is, or Jack Black, RDJ or Ben Stiller? Instead of trying to find something to complain about, actually watch, listen, and understand first. I literally named some of the actors in the beginning of the reaction. SMH
& that was a joke btw because everyone knows that Tom Cruise isn't that thick in real life.
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You say multiple times in your review that this film is hilarious, but in your reaction, I saw self-righteous indignation much more often than I saw hilarity...
That’s probably because you believe that there is only one way to look or act if someone finds something funny. Everyone’s different. I was also laughing throughout this whole movie & gave the movie a great review at the end. But ok…
You're the first black person I've ever seen get offended over Robert Downey Jr playing a black person. All the other black people I've seen watch this laugh hard and loved his performance. Also why you hating on the old military guy with no hands, lol. And the old military guy with hooks is Nick nolte
I don't understand how you watched the reaction and thought I was offended. I literally called him the GOAT and the MVP of this movie. He was my favorite one....
Get a sense of humor, don't get so offended
I wasn’t offended at all…
If they hired a real black person, then it would not be a satire now, would it? RDJ is literally playing an actor who plays a character doing blackface. Imagine not understanding that lol
You do know that I wasn’t actually being serious right? Imagine not understanding that. I was literally laughing throughout the whole reaction because of it. SMH🤦🏾♀️