Review: "Tropic Thunder"
Friday, August 15, 2008 at 8:32PM | By Franck Tabouring 
Seen on: August 15, 2008
The players:
Director: Ben Stiller, Writers: Ben Stiller, Justin Theroux, Etan Cohen, Cast: Ben Stiller, Jack Black, Robert Downey Jr., Jay Baruchel, Nick Nolte, Steve Coogan, Danny R. McBride, Brandon T. Jackson
Facts of interest: Stiller also directed "Zoolander," "The Cable Guy" and "Reality Bites."
The plot: A bunch of Hollywood actors are on the run from ruthless killers after their director drops them off in the middle of the jungle.
Our quick thoughts: A solid mixture of satire and spoof, Ben Stiller’s “Tropic Thunder” should wildly entertain those who don’t feel offended by the film’s high dose of rude jokes. DreamWorks’ risqué comedy packs quite a few laughs and boasts plenty of fast-paced action, complete with a brilliant cast of big-time Hollywood players who don’t care to mock their own work.
