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Release Date:
13 August 2008 (USA)
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Tagline:
The movie they think they're making... isn't a movie anymore. See more »
Plot:
Through a series of freak occurrences, a group of actors shooting a big-budget war movie are forced to become the soldiers they are portraying. Full summary » | Full synopsis »
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Southeast Asia
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Drugs
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Television News
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Awards:
Nominated for Oscar.
Another 9 wins
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16 nominations
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(1993 articles)
"Operation: Endgame"- One Killer Day At The Office
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Box Office Predictions: Can Inception Ride the Kick to #1 for a 3rd Week?
(From MovieWeb. 29 July 2010, 11:31 PM, PDT)
DVD Review: Fascinating Cast Can’t Save ‘Operation: Endgame’
(From HollywoodChicago.com. 29 July 2010, 11:37 AM, PDT)
(From SneakPeek. 30 July 2010, 12:44 PM, PDT)
Box Office Predictions: Can Inception Ride the Kick to #1 for a 3rd Week?
(From MovieWeb. 29 July 2010, 11:31 PM, PDT)
DVD Review: Fascinating Cast Can’t Save ‘Operation: Endgame’
(From HollywoodChicago.com. 29 July 2010, 11:37 AM, PDT)
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The Best Comedy in Years!
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Cast
(Cast overview, first billed only)| Jeff Kahn | ... | Snooty Waiter - Fatties Trailer | |
| Robert Downey Jr. | ... | Kirk Lazarus | |
| Anthony Ruivivar | ... | Platoon Sergeant Shot in Head - Hot LZ | |
| Jack Black | ... | Jeff Portnoy - Hot LZ | |
| Jay Baruchel | ... | Kevin Sandusky - Hot LZ | |
| Brandon T. Jackson | ... | Alpa Chino - Hot LZ | |
| Ben Stiller | ... | Tugg Speedman - Hot LZ | |
| Eric Winzenried | ... | Chopper Pilot - Hot LZ | |
| Steve Coogan | ... | Damien Cockburn - Vietnam Crew | |
| Valerie Azlynn | ... | Damien's Assistant - Vietnam Crew | |
| Matt Levin | ... | Cameraperson - Vietnam Crew | |
| David Pressman | ... | First Assistant Director - Vietnam Crew | |
| Amy Stiller | ... | Script Supervisor - Vietnam Crew | |
| Danny McBride | ... | Cody - Vietnam Crew | |
| Dempsey Silva | ... | Special Effects Assistant - Vietnam Crew |
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MPAA:
Rated R for pervasive language including sexual references, violent content and drug material.
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Runtime:
107 min | USA:121 min (unrated director's cut)
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Certification:
UK:15 | Ireland:16 | New Zealand:R16 | Australia:MA | Canada:14A (Alberta/Manitoba/Ontario) | Canada:18A (British Columbia) (Canadian Home Video rating) | Canada:13+ (Québec) | Sweden:15 | Iceland:16 | Netherlands:16 | Finland:K-13 | Brazil:16 | Singapore:M18 | Japan:PG-12 | Portugal:M/12 | South Africa:16LV | Germany:12 | USA:R (NO. 44367) | Argentina:13 | Peru:14 | Switzerland:14 (canton of Vaud) | Switzerland:14 (canton of Geneva) | Philippines:R-13 (MTRCB) | France:U | Malaysia:18PL (cut) | Argentina:16 (DVD rating) | South Korea:18 | Austria:12 | Denmark:15 | Ireland:15 (DVD rating) | Hong Kong:III | Norway:15
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Tom Cruise co-stars as a vulgar movie mogul in this movie. Ben Stiller played Cruise in a sketch on Saturday Night Live in which Cruise played "Celebrity Jeopardy" and also played Cruise's idiotic stunt double "Tom Croose" in a sketch at the 2000 MTV movie awards.See more »
Goofs:
Errors in geography: There are no pandas in Southeast Asia. They are indigenous only to certain northwest-central provinces of China.See more »
Quotes:
Tugg Speedman:Wait, what?
Kirk Lazarus:Are you serious, you don't know? Man, everyone knows you never go full retard.
Tugg Speedman:What do you mean?
Kirk Lazarus:Check it out. Dustin Hoffman, Rain Man - looks retarded, acts retarded, not retarded. Counted toothpicks, cheated cars, autistic, sho', not retarded. You got Tom Hanks, Forrest Gump - slow yes, retarded maybe, but he charmed the pants off Nixon and won a ping pong competition, that ain't retarded. Peter Sellers, Being There - infatile yes, retarded no. You went full retard, man... Never go full retard. You don't buy that? Ask Sean Penn, 2001, I Am Sam - went full retard, went home empty handed.
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Kirk Lazarus:Are you serious, you don't know? Man, everyone knows you never go full retard.
Tugg Speedman:What do you mean?
Kirk Lazarus:Check it out. Dustin Hoffman, Rain Man - looks retarded, acts retarded, not retarded. Counted toothpicks, cheated cars, autistic, sho', not retarded. You got Tom Hanks, Forrest Gump - slow yes, retarded maybe, but he charmed the pants off Nixon and won a ping pong competition, that ain't retarded. Peter Sellers, Being There - infatile yes, retarded no. You went full retard, man... Never go full retard. You don't buy that? Ask Sean Penn, 2001, I Am Sam - went full retard, went home empty handed.
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Movie Connections:
References The Bridge on the River Kwai (1957)See more »
Soundtrack:
For What It's WorthSee more »
FAQ
Is taking a drug to turn a white person black possible?Is "Tropic Thunder" based on a book?
A Note Regarding Spoilers
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"Tropic Thunder is a film that understands biting satire. It sets out to villainize the very people that made the film possible. It understands parody and it understands good comedy and delivers consistent laughs throughout. It starts out with a promising bang and from there, continues to revel in its absurdity and wit. The script is sharp and provides a great basis for the humor that spurs the film on, however, it's truly the actors that take it to the next level. Robert Downey Jr's performance as the lost Australian actor is perhaps one of the most standout performances in a comedy. Not only that, but Tom Cruise's Les may just be the engine that brings this film home. Its both ridiculous and a furnace of hilarity. But in all truth, the chemistry within the rest of the cast is undeniable. I would have to caution viewers, this film may not be what you're expecting. Ben Stiller's previous films and even his own written "Zoolander" are quite different from the tone and the visuals of Tropic Thunder. And its not just in the profanity or utter gore, its within the concepts behind the film. It dares to go into areas that are politically incorrect and what say may even find on the offensive side. Its not afraid to traverse the areas outside of hands-off comedy. Like I said, this could be satire at is very best, and its got the cast and the laughs to prove it. If you're a fan of balls- to-wall, brazen comedy that isn't afraid of the lines, this will be your cup of tea. You'll be laughing from start to finish and reveling in the ride. It's fresh and that originality carries it somewhere great. There is a total lack of predictability and its shies away from the clichés and THAT is something I think a lot of films haven't been ballsy enough to do." -another critic