First Time Watching Tropic Thunder (2008) Movie Reaction & Commentary

[@RyanCarrington]

Let's hear your favourite quotes below! 😂

[@fiverx2159]

You people. What do you mean you people. What do you mean you people. 😂😂😂😂

[@weepingscorpion8739]

@@fiverx2159 Same! :D

[@DPYROAXIS]

for me, anything Tom said. Tom character was created by Tom himself asking for fat hands etc and everyone thought he was losing his mind a bit but they went with it and did some tests and they loved it.

[@adriennereyes5405]

Loved this 😊😂🤟🤟

[@positivelynegative9149]

Definitely.

[@PriceFamPrime]

Hilariously, RDJ actually did the DVD commentary in character, and only reverted to himself at the end.

[@RyanCarrington]

That's amazing haha

[@positivelynegative9149]

Definitely.

[@ZGKIV]

When the character went back to the Australian, he also went to that character in between, which is the cherry on top

[@kodywatts6886]

I listened to it for the first time yesterday and it’s almost just as funny as the movie

[@rollomaughfling380]

My favorite thing about this movie, Ryan, is how Ben said it all stemmed from watching actors on the set of Empire of the Sun, and later, war-movie actor friends he knew harping on in interviews, DVD extras, talking about how their "training" and the set designs, etc. made it all seemed so intense and "real" for them, and he wondered, basically: "What if an actor went to one of those little week-long 'actor boot camps' and came back with PTSD?"

[@RyanCarrington]

Oh cool, that's a good bit of trivia! 👊

[@pangaea90]

OMG, Empire of the Sun is one of the best movies ever.

[@Psilocybin77]

I really miss Ben Stilller. He went through a lot of emotional and mental health issues, and I can relate, and have nothing but compassion for anyone dealing with that. One of the funniest comedies ever. The bridge seen, with the toddler getting yeeted had me giggling to myself for days after.

[@RyanCarrington]

God that scene 😂😂 I actually hadn't heard about his struggles with mental health. Such a shame. Poor mental health is so debilitating 😔

[@positivelynegative9149]

Definitely.

[@TTM9691]

Ben Stiller has just directed an INCREDIBLE series, "Severance". That's his series, with Patricia Arquette, Christopher Walken, and John Turturro. Not a comedy (although it is funny at times), but Stiller is definitely still around. Some people are calling that the best series of the year. Dystopian sci-fi. Really good. He's been saying in interviews he wants to do another comedy soon. You'll see him around.

[@Psilocybin77]

@@TTM9691 Oh wow, I didn't know that. Thanks for the heads up. I love a good dystopian scifi!!!! Ben Stiller is such a smart, eloquent person, and I know he's more than capable of pulling something like that off. That cast list is amazing as well. I'm going to find the series this weekend. Thank you for the heads up.

[@karlmortoniv2951]

@@Psilocybin77 Rattling around in my head is the notion that he needed to step out of the public eye for a while. Fair enough, I think. No idea where that came from or if it’s true, but it makes sense. I’m glad he’s still doing his thing. ☺️

[@neplusultra8830]

The cinematographer for this was John Toll. He was DoP of little known films like Legends of the Fall. Braveheart. The Thin Red Line. Almost Famous. Vanilla Sky and The Last Samurai, to name a few. 😉

[@RyanCarrington]

Aha well I knew it had to be someone reputable!

[@strigoi1138]

I regret not seeing this in theater when it came out. When I first saw the “trailers” and Booty Sweat “advertisement” I completely lost it! I love this movie!

[@ferretsnot]

I did see it in theaters and the entire audience completely lost it. It remains the hardest I've ever heard a theater laugh. 🤣

[@RyanCarrington]

I wish I had too!😂

[@elbruces]

It runs right through after the trailers so it just looks like more trailers at first.

[@sandpiperr]

I saw in the theaters and that intro was confusing for a second. Seeing the Booty Sweat ad, I was like "Wtf? That CANNOT be real! They did not really name an energy drink Booty Sweat!" The then trailer for Scorcher came with Ben Stiler and it was a "Oh! Okay, I get now!" moment.

[@clutchpedalreturnsprg7710]

I lost it with the borrowed dentures usage.

[@crimsonda]

I really wish they'd do more movies like this. It had me laughing throughout back then, and even now after so many re-watches. This is just a well done comedy that feels like it should be serious but also pokes fun at just the ridiculous nature of the film industry and people/celebrities in general. It kills me. 🍻🍻

[@RyanCarrington]

It's so good. This has got so many watches in it. Cracked me up! 😂

[@positivelynegative9149]

Definitely.

[@PelosiStockPortfolio]

No one can do a movie like this again. All the actors and everyone else involved would be cancelled and never work again

[@AlphaLimaXray]

I just found out that John Toll was the cinematographer for this film. Given that he won two Oscars for cinematography ("Legends Of The Fall" in 1994 and "Braveheart" in '95), we shouldn't be surprised the film looks so good. The editing is top notch, too.

[@victoriac4317]

“What do you mean You People?” Robert Downey Jr is too much in this🤣 Have you seen Kiss Kiss Bang Bang? It’s definitely one of my favourites of his!

[@RyanCarrington]

😂 Haven't seen that one. Doesn't even sound familiar aha 😅

[@victoriac4317]

@@RyanCarrington it’s fantastic, very funny. Co-stars Val Kilmer. I highly recommend👌🏻

[@jodynelson2055]

Kiss kiss bang bang is amazing.

[@RyanCarrington]

In that case, I'll add it to the list!

[@dasupertramp5855]

@@RyanCarrington You would like it. Written and directed by Shane Black. Val Kilmer is the other lead.

[@Kim-hc5si]

Tom Cruise was onscreen for like 2 minutes total and he stole this one. 🤣

[@RyanCarrington]

He put in 💯 Although, don't forget about my boy Bill Hader 😂

[@Kim-hc5si]

@@RyanCarrington He’s so good, as well! Apparently, It was Tom Cruise’s idea to use those big prosthetic hammy hands and some of the other details. You just know he had someone in mind with that. 🤣

[@shainewhite2781]

Robert Downey Jr was nominated for an Oscar for his role in the movie, which is hilarious.

[@RyanCarrington]

Amazing haha

[@AlphaLimaXray]

Were it not for the late, great Heath Ledger's incredible performance as the Joker in "The Dark Knight" I'm pretty confident Downey would have won. He that good in this film.

[@KiwiPew]

I mean.. the layers of characters is incredible.. RDJ playing Kirk Lazarus playing Sarge Lincoln disguising as an asian farmer.. oh yeah.. acted as a gay monk too.. crazy 😂

[@balansboy]

This movie hits on so many levels. Classic

[@RyanCarrington]

Absolutely!

[@bikingchupei2447]

this movie has the funniest commentary track in movie history with robert downey jr keeping his word and still being in character.

[@RyanCarrington]

Definitely need to check it out!

[@theforcewithin369]

Is it wrong? Yes! Is wrong thats why is so good! Wiser words have never been spoken

[@Obiwankanoli]

Great reaction as always bro, " I don't know what it is, I just know the sound it makes when it lies"

[@RyanCarrington]

Haha! thanks for watching dude! 🤙

[@goldenageofdinosaurs7192]

As someone who suffers from bad & persistent anxiety, a bad night’s sleep is definitely a big factor in increased panic attacks/heart rate etc., so you’re not alone there. In regards to the movie, this is one of my favorite comedies. This is such a great poke at all those cliches from those 70’s/80’s films about the war in Vietnam. Apocalypse Now & Platoon are some of my favorite films of all-time & it’s a lot of fun seeing those movies, actors & Hollywood all getting the comedy treatment.

[@RyanCarrington]

It absolutely cracked me up! I can't remember if I've seen Apocalypse Now but Platoon was brilliant. Hope your anxiety improves a little. It's such a horrible thing to live with.

[@goldenageofdinosaurs7192]

@@RyanCarrington Apocalypse Now is in my top 5 movies. If you decide to watch it, I’d recommend the original, theatrical cut over the Director’s cut or the Redux (which has pretty much become the de facto version now) cut, especially for a first viewing. I feel both of the updated cuts drag out the runtime unnecessarily & disrupt the flow of the film.

[@positivelynegative9149]

Definitely.

[@PhilHug1]

As an American, I can confirm that I was thoroughly confused for the first 10 minutes at Jelly Babies

[@RyanCarrington]

Hahaha 😆 That made me laugh. Looks like I was right in thinking they might just be a British thing 😅

[@hellomark1]

As a Canadian who grew up watching Doctor Who, I knew what he was talking about (still never had one though)

[@RyanCarrington]

@@hellomark1 they're kinda like a soft jelly bean without a shell, covered in powdered sugar. They're not for me. I think people just tolerate them haha

[@EfftupSmith]

seriously. watch the DVD with the commentary. You won't be disappointed

[@RyanCarrington]

I need to by the sounds of it

[@TravMaxAdventures]

This film is indeed hilarious. Every time I see it I laugh at something else. The 8:20 scene freaking killed me. I don’t remember ever laughing at that before, but damn… Kudos on keeping the audio squared. 😂 Just kiddin man. For such a hilarious film, you killed the editing. Keep up the good work Carrington.

[@RyanCarrington]

Thanks as always man! That picture got me 💀😂

[@salsonny]

the "Apocalypse Now" reference when they show half squat doing his tai chi moves in the background

[@RyanCarrington]

Ahh gotcha!

[@heilmann18]

Speedman's picture at the Oscars next to Tom Hanks in a wheelchair and Sean Penn blind is an underrated joke.

[@5hanesBoard]

What a Brilliant reaction. I swear that since I started watching KZbin reactions at the start of the covid situation, I haven't watched normal broadcast TV once. Thanks man!

[@RyanCarrington]

Glad you liked it man!

[@wfly81]

"I think your juggling days are over, bruv." lmao Subscribed!

[@RyanCarrington]

Hahaa thanks man! 🤙

[@Protoman85]

My favorite little moment is when Tom Cruise says "and we'll weep for him." but immediately looks to Hader and adds "in the press"

[@RyanCarrington]

They were both great on this!

[@bruticusmagnus]

I used to have a shirt that said, "I'M THE DUDE, PLAYING THE DUDE, DESGUISED AS ANOTHER DUDE." it had RDJr face on the shirt.

[@johnlightspeed5931]

This was an unexpectedly awesome movie. Robert Downey Jr even stayed in character for the movies audio commentary, just like he said he did in the movie lol.

[@RyanCarrington]

I HAVE to check it out

[@kodywatts6886]

I’ve seen this movie a ridiculous amount of times and it still makes me laugh. Also take a shot every time he fucks up trying to say cinematographer 😂

[@RyanCarrington]

😂😂

[@jonahhex9620]

The DVDs commentary is gold

[@RyanCarrington]

I need to check that out.

[@TheGreenDee]

I clearly remember seeing this movie in theater (expecting a "okay" comedy), and it was such a great experience : everyone laughing so haaaard and we all had such a great time ! And at the very end, realizing that it was Tom freaking Cruise playing that actor agent !!!

[@RyanCarrington]

😂😂😂

[@theConquerersMama]

Same.

[@tempsitch5632]

Jay Baruchel’s monologue about HD-DVD vs BluRay was improv. Stiller told him to talk about whatever he wanted. The stuff he’s saying is true and was relevant at the time. I’m sure someone else in the comments has said it, but just for your education and entertainment you should watch the DVD commentary. Speaking of Baruchel- have you seen that documentary he did ? Celtic Soul 2016 “Canadian actor and comedian Jay Baruchel sets out on an epic road trip through Canada, Ireland and Scotland with his new friend Eoin O'Callaghan, an Irish soccer journalist.”

[@chefskiss6179]

Jay Baruchel's Goon flick is a mini gem as well :D

[@tempsitch5632]

@@chefskiss6179 Heck yes it is. I actually like Sean William Scott in a lot of things he’s done. Still need to see the sequel though I don’t expect it to be better.

[@RyanCarrington]

That DVD bit got me, or at least RDJ's reaction to it 😂 I need to check out the commentary for sure! I've never heard of that doc. But it sounds good. One of my favourite bands, a Canadian band actually recently dropped a new video and I found out it was Jay who directed it!

[@tempsitch5632]

I’m rewatching this reaction for laughs and need to reiterate; you need to see Goon made by Jay Baruchel.

[@odemusvonkilhausen]

16:46 That's true, but it's also no one else's responsibility to cater to their sensitivity.

[@MikeB12800]

I never noticed it’s Tom Hanks in the wheelchair in the Oscar nominees at the end.

[@RyanCarrington]

I didn't spot that!

[@NmDPlm31]

Tom Cruises had a hand in making this the success it was before it even started filming. Stiller had shown him the script (they’re old friends) and there was no studio element in the film. Cruise told him he needed to add the studio component to help drive the film, so Stiller went back and wrote those sections. Cruise loved the executive so much he told Ben he wanted to play the role on the condition that he had fat hands and he could dance.

[@dasupertramp5855]

If you want extras, "Tropic Thunder Behind the Scenes with Srgt Lincoln Osiris" is a 100% must see. All RDJ improv.

[@surlycanadian]

My favourite bit with Downy Jr is right after his ‘script reads me’ line, shouting at Sandusky and then his crazy smile shifting into an open mouthed grimace. Kills me every single time but most reactors don’t include that part in their video.

[@positivelynegative9149]

Definitely.

[@RyanCarrington]

So many subtleties from RDJ got me 😂

[@wfly81]

"Alpa Chino" is this kid's rapper name, named after the great actor Al Pacino, who is known mostly for drug lord/mafia roles like Tony Montana in the movie "Scarface".

[@sean-ew2qv]

Ben Stiller is a hell of a writer. He has such a unique vision.

[@RyanCarrington]

For sure!

[@MFSMUG]

RDJ and Tom Cruise are the fucking all-stars of this beautiful movie.

[@RyanCarrington]

Don't forget about my boy Bill Hader 🤙😂

[@MFSMUG]

@@RyanCarrington Absolutely! Everybody was great in this.

[@willpina]

Don't know if anyone has mentioned this, but Tom Cruise being in this movie was a complete surprise to everyone as he was never mentioned to be part of it or credited before the movie came out.

[@RyanCarrington]

I didn't know that!

[@charliepepper333]

Shortly before this role…some Hollywood big wig and Tom Cruise had a falling out and the big wig started a smear campaign to try to ruin his career. If I remember correctly …that’s Tom Cruises comeback roll from that smear campaign and him imitating that douche that tried to ruin him.

[@Neckromorph]

Robert Downey Jr. deserved awards for this movie. He does that character way too well.

[@annaclarafenyo8185]

He was nominated for an Oscar, and he was never criticized for taking the role, like Stiller was criticized for "Simple Jack". Considering what he was doing, that reaction might as well be the acting equivalent of the Nobel prize.

[@manicms]

@@annaclarafenyo8185 He would have won too, but only lost because of Heath Ledger's posthumous Joker.

[@scottmelville3476]

John Toll did the awesome cinematography. His best work is probably The Thin Red Line, of which this has a takeoff scene (Jack Black rolling around, yelling "my ass!").

[@RyanCarrington]

Ahhh OK! I haven't seen that one

[@Dystopia1111]

Also starring Nick Nolte.

[@MojiBeau]

If this came out almost any other year, I think RDJ would have legitimately had a shot at best supporting actor Oscar, his performance is genuinely that good. But going up against Ledger’s Joker, there was no way anyone else was winning that year

[@hellomark1]

RDJ did alright that year anyway, with Iron Man. 2008 was a damn good movie year.

[@pangaea90]

The reference to Indiana Jones never occurred to me. Glad you brought that to our attention. Thank you. Love your reactions.

[@RyanCarrington]

Thank you! Glad I could provide something of value 😀

[@chrispittman8854]

I didn't get the "Tom Baker/The Doctor" quote ("Jelly Baby?") LOL! "Closed Captioned for the BBC SciFi impaired." Another great reaction.

[@RyanCarrington]

I can't even remember now! You got a timestamp? 😂

[@chrispittman8854]

@@RyanCarrington "Sorry, just my trusty sonic screwdriver. Come along K9. Jelly Baby?"

[@RyanCarrington]

I kept referring to Jack Black's 'jelly beans' as 'Jelly Babies' which is a UK confectionary. Finally realised after confusing people for about 10 minutes haha

[@chrispittman8854]

@@RyanCarrington Just makes me miss Tom Baker all the more. LOL! While we're on a "Stiller" related thread. "Mystery Men." I think you either are or will be among it's "cabal" of fans. "You must SEEK your future, before your future seeks you."

[@timdurante5266]

Ben Stiller wrote that in like 1992 and tried to get it made for years then revised and revised and got the money and clout to do it finally. Good podcast somewhere about the actors he had in mind as years past

[@anthonyguadagnino2681]

They pull from apocalypse now, platoon, deer hunter, saving private Ryan, mission impossible

[@shainewhite2781]

Tom Cruise, Bald and in a fat suit. Need I say more? Lol!!

[@RyanCarrington]

He played that part so well haha

[@backlandlands5793]

Wait a minute! 14 years ago? Wow it seems like it was only a few years since. Still one of the funniest films ever.

[@ocelot815]

Steve Coogan is also in In The Loop : a 2009 Political drama/comedy( James Gandolfini has a major role in this movie!) 💯🍿

[@erikafigueroa5128]

Loved your reaction! I love to watch folks see this for the first time. You're reaction was so much fun. Watch this with the commentaries. It's Ben, Jack & RDJ (IN CHARACTER). You'll also get some little anecdotes about the making of this movie

[@RyanCarrington]

Thank you! & thanks for watching!

[@erikafigueroa5128]

@@RyanCarrington You're welcome.

[@davidn5269]

This film does set itself apart from a lot of the “Frat Pack” movies with its filmmaking, but also I think modern blockbusters have trained us to only expect competent visual storytelling from art house movies and a handful of big name directors, so when we see the care they’ve taken here for the lighting and cinematography and editing it’s a little jarring. I sometimes think I’m too quick to praise what is really just basic competence. Edit: which is not to say that the filmmaking is actually merely mediocre in this one. It’s really good.

[@RyanCarrington]

I agree! I was nodding along reading this haha

[@insanitypepper1740]

It's depressing to live in a time where Downey Jr.'s performance today would probably cause him to be cancelled.

[@joshualopez3260]

Robert Downey, Jr. actually did the DVD commentary for Tropic Thunder in character!

[@RyanCarrington]

I need to check it out. Was there a gag reel at all?

[@joshualopez3260]

@@RyanCarrington Honestly, it's been a while, but I think there's outtakes and alternate scenes. Not necessarily a gag reel, but there's a lot of good content.

[@smokeyverton7981]

RDJ is still my favorite Sherlock Holmes

[@RyanCarrington]

I really like Benidict Cumberbatch. I actually saw him filming that show a few years back when I was walking around town. I recall thinking it was odd that he and Martin Freeman arrived in separate cars, but later heard that they didn't get on all too well 👀

[@smokeyverton7981]

@@RyanCarrington So Smaug and Bilbo did not get along?

[@RyanCarrington]

@@smokeyverton7981 apparently not!

[@zegh8578]

One of my favorite comedies, and in my very picky opinion, *good* comedies can be hard to find; this is one that surprised me right away, and kept me interested all way through!

[@lollyboooo]

Loving the thumbnail 🏝 🌩

[@RyanCarrington]

🖤🖤🖤

[@christinehorror8178]

This was a great film! So funny and great cast and really did push some things. They were making fun if Hollywood in many ways. RDJR was amazing and Ben knew he was the only one to pull it off. Ben has down some great films and I really enjoy his humor! Loved seeing your reaction!

[@RyanCarrington]

Thanks for watching! ✌️🤙

[@jodynelson2055]

You’re a great reactor man. It was really fun to revisit this movie with you. Ben stiller directed the new Apple+ series ‘Severance’ and it’s really good. I haven’t finished the series yet but I love it so far. You might want to check it out. Also given your love of Bill Hader in this you may like like the HBO series ‘Barry’. It’s also really good. Take care of your own mental health as well my friend.

[@RyanCarrington]

Thank you and thanks for watching! Because of my love of Bill Hader, I've actually been contemplating buying Barry for my first show on the channel 😅 Severance is one I wanna check out too!

[@jodynelson2055]

I would definitely watch your Barry reactions.

[@tempsitch5632]

Barry is a gamechanger in TV, dude. Double down on that recommendation.

[@positivelynegative9149]

Definitely.

[@TTM9691]

"Severance" is great. After I got to the end, I watched the whole thing again, you see 10,000 new things! lol. I'm DYING for Season 2!!!! Cinematically spectacular, also, with major Kubrick, Lynch and Pakula influences, to name three that popped out at me.

[@salsonny]

Every one's gay once in a while. So many good lines in this. One of the funniest underrated movies ever

[@RyanCarrington]

It's Hollywood!... 😂💀

[@shoujahatsumetsu]

The Grindhouse double feature, where Quentin Tarantino's Death Proof was combined with Robert Rodriguez' Planet Terror, is supposed to be seen as a double feature, that is, in one sitting, and it included a trailer for a fictional movie to be seen inbetween the two movies. The trailer for the fictional film was so popular, that the fictional film, Machete starring Danny Trejo, was later released as a full feature. So yeah, there have been other instances of movies having had fictional trailers included, and I named just one other example.

[@goldenageofdinosaurs7192]

I know this is a year old, but I felt it was appropriate, since the film, Thanksgiving, was another fake trailer that has now been made into a film..

[@Miroslava_Ivanova]

I love this movie so much, I think I'm due for another re-watch. It blows my mind this came out the same year as Iron man (I didn't watch either till 2010)

[@positivelynegative9149]

Definitely.

[@RyanCarrington]

I had no idea either! Didn't realise Iron Man was that long ago, but now I think of it...

[@PoochZie]

This movie is a masterpiece

[@BlakeHanback01]

There was no cigs in jack black helmet.

[@sallyatticum]

Well, I smiled throughout this reaction. haha

[@RyanCarrington]

Yay!

[@moonbrooke27]

I'm so happy you did this one too!!! Great film!!! Ben Stiller has his fingers majorly in and directed a lot of a TV show on Apple TV called Severance. I highly recommend it. It's excellent Sci Fi and directed as well as Tropic Thunder imo.

[@TTM9691]

Yes! Another "Severance" fan! What a mind blower, huh? That series has totally changed the way I think of Ben Stiller; if I met him, that's all I'd want to talk about now! lol. Tropic Thunder, Zoolander, his parents, his old TV show......I wouldn't talk about any of that, lol. It would all be Severance Severance Severance.😆

[@moonbrooke27]

@@TTM9691 Yea it really is an excellent show.

[@RyanCarrington]

I'll definitely check it out. I'm hearing such good things in this comment section!

[@hellomark1]

So glad you watched this, was laughing right along with you. This is one of my two favourite roles for Tom Cruise, the other being Edge of Tomorrow. I hope you watch it soon! Btw I heard his role in this was loosely based off of Harvey Weinstein.

[@RandomSubjects]

I saw this and Burn After Reading the same summer and man, what a summer it was for fantastic comedies. You should really check out Burn After Reading, just for yourself if not for the channel.

[@joal9838]

Hola ¿Alguien sabe de dónde es el acento del mechudo? No logro identificar de dónde es.

[@TTM9691]

Loving this reaction....and it just started! "Grindhouse" had trailers as well (great ones!). That had come out the year before, actually. They split it into two movies: "Planet Terror" (robert rodriguez) and "Death Proof" (tarantino). I'm not sure if those trailers are included when you rent/buy either movie, though. (anybody know?). (The movie "Machete" actually originated as one of those "Grindhouse" trailers.) /Yeah, you got the "Platoon" reference; there are TONS of "Apocalypse Now" and "Deer Hunter" references. You were noticing the look of the movie: Stiller is a huge 70s movie freak and he's totally paying homage to those films. (Severance is also spectacular looking, very Kubrickian, Lynchian, and another great 70s director, Alan Pakula come to mind). Definitely hit "Apocalypse Now" and "Deer Hunter" eventually, on or off the channel, those are must-sees! (do the theatrical version of "Apocalypse Now" for a first viewing, not the multiple extended cut versions) PS: My face is sore from watching YOUR face getting sore from smiling! Sometimes I forget how funny this movie is, your edit brought it all back. Thanks, dude!

[@RyanCarrington]

Definitely some stuff stuff there I need to check out! Glad you enjoyed the reaction. As you can see, I damn near died watching this haha

[@Rejeckted]

Hell yah dude, sick movie

[@RyanCarrington]

🤙🤙🤙

[@spindletopcenter]

Blackface is a HUGE taboo in the US, but in this case, it's okay because the BF is used to make fun of ego-drven stars in desperate please for awards. Further, this is on of the few Tom Cruise roles I've liked. Pretty kind of him to do the part since Stiller is sort of lampooning HIM!

[@Ivy94F]

Well, the controversy started before the movie came out and what ppl thought was that RDJ was playing the role of an african american. He was playing an australian with pigmentation surgery and it was as controversial in world as it would’ve been in the real world. After the movie came out and ppl understood the context, it died down. Especially with the issue itself being a part of the plot and the dialogue.

[@MikeB12800]

Around this time Ben Stiller did some skits as Tom Cruise’s stunt double. Haven’t seen them in years but they were hilarious at the time.

[@paolom.6011]

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[@RyanCarrington]

I think I've seen a clip now you mention it. But I didn't know it was a whole thing

[@MikeB12800]

@@RyanCarrington pretty sure they did one for the MTV Movie Awards

[@shainewhite2781]

" I'm the dude playing the dude disguised as another dude!"

[@RyanCarrington]

This movie is so quotable 😂

[@Psilocybin77]

Ryan, for your own personal enjoyment, you should check out the HBO series "Vice Principals", with Danny McBride, and Walton Goggins. It is absolutely brilliant and I never see anyone talking about it.

[@schmevy]

Love Vice Principals, Eastbound and Down is also one of my favs.

[@Kim-hc5si]

WORD

[@theConquerersMama]

So funny

[@charleslee8313]

12:09 -- you need to watch the commentary for this movie, because -- true to his word -- he didn't drop character.

[@RyanCarrington]

Need to check it out!

[@positivelynegative9149]

Definitely.

[@RyanCarrington]

Oi 💀😂

[@positivelynegative9149]

@@RyanCarrington 😄 Nice reaction. 👍

[@RyanCarrington]

@@positivelynegative9149 cheers!🤙

[@COmntChef]

Tom Cruise is the hardest CEO ever. The man everyone says ok to.

[@COmntChef]

"Big dick swinging past your knees"

[@benvandermerwe4934]

Backtracking from the future to like and comment.

[@qwi2311]

The only controversy about this film is people who didn’t understand the joke was the Australian actors ( play by RDJ)ignorance. It was a typical case of people feeling like they should be offended without understanding the joke. Feelings are always more important than facts with some people.

[@angelagraves865]

I love everything about this movie. Another of my favorite Ben Stiller movies is Tower Heist, which I don't think anyone's reacted to. Maybe it's a copyright thing. Very funny movie, though.

[@RyanCarrington]

Ah could well be! That had Eddie Murphy in right? I remember the ads I think 🤔

[@angelagraves865]

Yes, Eddie Murphy and a lot of other familiar faces, too.

[@Mrs.DeniseBennettAhrentzen]

There are funny interviews of Bill Hader talking about his hilarious experience filming this with Tom Cruise. Check them out. Another great reaction from you darling. Cheers.

[@RyanCarrington]

I'll have to! Thank you!

[@alym346]

Love this movie 😂😂

[@adriennereyes5405]

Love this I couldn't stop laughing back in the day when I first watched it 🤟🤟

[@RyanCarrington]

Hilarious! 😂

[@adriennereyes5405]

@@RyanCarrington i know right 😂

[@christopherschreiber5805]

"But.....are we cool?" "Not really."

[@RyanCarrington]

Ahaha This movie has so many hilarious lines

[@aranerem3767]

This movie is great

[@RyanCarrington]

Agreed!

[@krissiep1317]

If you love Hader so much, please if you haven’t already, watch Documentary Now! Should still be on Netflix. My favorite is the first one titled Sandy Passages where Hader and Fred Armison twist real-life documentary of Grey Gardens. I tried watching the original, but it’s kind of unsettling. If you want find out about the real life girls, there is a movie with Drew Barrymore also titled Grey Gardens. Bill Hader is such a doll!

[@shainewhite2781]

Thanks for the video!! See you later!! Stay safe.😊

[@RyanCarrington]

Thanks as always for checking it out 👊

[@davidmcgugan8076]

really loved watching someone truly enjoying this movie...AND GETTING IT!! so many other reactors have to get into the moral aspects and try and buffer themselves from backlash for liking this movie..I hate when they get all PC and always have to make sure they mention 'you couldn't make this movie today'..why? funny is funny! I've seen black reactors praise RDJ's performance and that's because they GET IT!! thank you Ryan for laughing your ass off, being authentic, and not being apologetic for it. cheers!

[@RyanCarrington]

I think if I felt like I had to prefice a reaction by saying 'you couldn't do this today', I just wouldn't put it out because I would clearly know something about it isn't right and sitting well with me. Thanks for watching! 🤙

[@davidmcgugan8076]

@@RyanCarrington it's like reacting to 'Django' and praising Tarantino one week and watching 'Blazing Saddles' and being outraged at the language the next. if they can see the context in one why can't they do the same with the other? people will rave about the genius of Richard Pryor's cutting edge comedy routines but dismiss 'Blazing Saddles' as inappropriate without realizing he was one of the writers. sorry..just ranting..hypocrisy is a pet peeve of mine.

[@wfly81]

I don't like Tom Cruise normally...he kinda creeps me out. But he was perfect for this role. And he knew it was a throwaway role, so he just had fun with it and didn't take it too seriously...and I think that gave him a lot of freedom to just play. However, I also wonder if this character isn't far from the real Tom Cruise.

[@stevenwheat3621]

18:56 Look at this gents face turn red. 🤣 I dont consider his role as racist. Just as the flicks and comedy shows that make fun of white people aren't racist. There's nothing wrong with laughing at yourself.

[@sovcast8760]

Considering that here in the US, we sometimes use the term "jelly babies" as slang for ejaculate...

[@RyanCarrington]

Jesus. Childhood ruined.

[@armntic]

Tom Cruise greatest role ever!

[@kreuz7sieben]

Robert Downey Jr's performance gets a pass because it's not actually black face. He's not portrayig an african american, he's portraying an actor who is completely dilusional. It's only black face in the reality of the movie. Just wanted to get that out there, because everyone always says he's doing black face. But that term is refering to the time when black people were not allowed to act.

[@HBC423]

I don't remember any controversy, maybe about the Simple Jack part, but I don't even remember any about that.

[@RyanCarrington]

I remember it being discussed on the news quite a bit which probably lead to it being talking point in my circles. The R word was on the turn then, but I still think it went into the early 2010s before I completely stopped hearing people use it.

[@HBC423]

@@RyanCarrington I live in the southeast of America where most of the black folks in this country live, so my friends are about 50% black. Everyone I know just thought it was one of the funniest movies they've ever seen.

[@kroton09yt15]

"You In for a treat...I was a a saucier in San Antone.."...my favorite line cuz that's where I'm from lol...sorry but I did like RDJ character better than the others. 🙃⚡️ although I was impressed with Cruise's dance moves lol Edit: I forgot! Years ago RDJ made a movie with Anthony Michael Hall and Uma Thurman called "Johnny B Good"; parts of it were filmed in San Antonio! 6 degrees of RDJ! LOL 😆

[@RyanCarrington]

Hahaha!

[@poeslanding]

Robert Downey’s best role ever! He was brilliant!

[@gaia1577]

Tom Cruise was in this

[@steven95N]

RDJ was my favorite part of this movie. There are certain things in media that tells a story about something offensive while using the thing and it works if you do it right. This and the N-word guy episode of South Park. They're perfect.

[@RyanCarrington]

Almost every line had me dying 😅

[@AaronHatcher]

This is one of my favorite comedies of all time. Like top 5 for me personally in fav comedies. This and team america are 2 of my favorite satire comedies that have recently come out and actually tropic thunder may be the last great comedy movie I've seen since it came out. But that's just cuz like alot of today's and even late 2000s and 2010s comedies have not been the best to me. But comedy is extremely subjective and I'm probably just very "picky" when it comes to stuff that legitimately makes me laugh and not just laugh cuz you're supposed to. I'd say talladega nights and step brothers are 2 others of 2000s comedy on till now that stand out to me just off the top of my head. There's probably more but I'm just not a huge comedy person. I an a huge satire fan though. Smart but still hilarious and outrageous satire like tropic thunder and team america is extremely difficult cuz you can easily fuck it up and then it's a shit show and the whole point of the comedy is just gone. It's pretty rare for there to be great satire comedies, especially now because people have confused parody and satire because of stupid ass scary movie 4 5 6 7 8 and wtf ever else parody "comedies" like date movie, or meet the Spartans kinda fucked up peoples idea of what actual good satire or even just good parody is. Besides that it made people still to this day think parody and comedy are the same thing which they aren't but I'm done rambling. Great reaction. Ima subscribe and watch some other reactions you got. Thanks for the content!

[@cypherspaceagain]

I saw this in the cinema and loved it. I loved it so much I took a girl on a date there, partly so I could see it again, partly to show her a great film. She didn't get it. I'm not sure how we're still together.

[@RyanCarrington]

Her loss, obviously! Haha Was the rest of the cinema laughing out loud at least?

[@cypherspaceagain]

@@RyanCarrington Honestly, I can't remember 😂 too caught up in how much I was laughing to care about anyone else really!