Preview: Tropic Thunder (2008)

• Poster: D+; D+

Review:

Thorough wastes of time mark the first two posters available from allposters.com. These are unexceptional designs that elicit nothing but disdain from any serious collector and passing indifference by audiences who might normally check out the film.

• Trailer: C-

Review:

Ben Stiller is a comedian you either love or hate. And while I used to be a fan of his TV days, his big screen efforts have been rather unimpressive. This looks like just another one of those films. What makes it most offensive is its use of blackface for Robert Downey Jr. who would probably be funnier if it weren't so terribly gauche.

Oscar Prospects:

There will be no Oscars for Stiller after this. I highly doubt with his current trajectory that he's even shooting for one at this point.

Release Date:

• August 13, 2008

Full Review Synopsis:

This Hollywood industry parody features solid performances from Robert Downey Jr, Jay Baruchel and Tom Cruise and a generally funny execution.

• Full Review: Tropic Thunder

-Wesley Lovell (March 23, 2008) Original

-Wesley Lovell (May 4, 2008) New Posters; Buy the Poster Enabled

-Wesley Lovell (July 27, 2008) New Release Date (changed from 8/15/08)

-Wesley Lovell (August 24, 2008) New Review Posted