Tropic Thunder

To create an actual realistic Vietnam War film, movie producers drop their prima-dona actors into an actual "conflict" without them knowing it. The actors believe hidden cameras are recording all of their actions while taking on fake hostile fire from the enemy.





Tropic Thunder is very funny. Usually, a comedy is funny in the beginning and slowly loses steam throughout the film. Tropic Thunder is different in that it gets funnier as the movie goes on. At press time, it's the funniest film released in 2008. Jamie says "8".

Everyone involved, shines in their roles however, Tom cruise is by far the most memorable. Who knew Cruise could be funny? He is almost unrecognizable playing a bald, hairy chested, huge egoed movie producer who is willing to let his actors "die in the shit" if it means making a profit. I'm not over stating when I say the 10-12 minutes of screen time he has is simply hilarious. It won't happen, but Tom Cruise deserves a supporting actor nomination.

Ben Stiller directs Tropic Thunder. Stiller has been a huge Hollywood player for the past decade, but has been on the scene for nearly 25 years. Below is Stiller's top 5 films.

1. There's Something About Mary
2. Meet the Parents
3. Dodgeball
4. Tropic Thunder
5. Reality Bites