My Mom Watches TROPIC THUNDER | Movie Reaction | First Time Reaction

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[@roudkaross]

Nice reaction, most people don't get that the manager chose the G5 and went to save Tugg himself

[@MrAlen08]

Broooo, I legit didn't realise that. Thank you so much

[@sca88]

'I don't the read the script, script reads me.' One of my favorite lines. For a split second it almost sounds profound and it doesn't mean shit.

[@balancebreaker1561]

The fact that Sandusky asked him *wtf does that even mean* but when Jack black told em the tittie budget movie strat they just completely ignored, thats how profound RDJ made the script line sound 😂

[@maximillianosaben]

McCounaghey is quietly the funniest one for me, but everyone is so damn funny in this movie. I remember the controversy the "never go full retard" scene caused. But it was mocking Hollywood and the film industry; it was never an attack on those who are mentally handicapped.

[@GatBlackistan]

I'm one of the Black people you were referring to. Hilarious movie. 😅

[@madeincda]

Lmao I'm always proud to tell friends about how classy they made this movie!

[@jamesalexander5623]

What do you mean "You were Refering to"?

[@farriner7554]

what do you me the people?

[@mindime1499]

Here's to Jen getting Nick Nolte's voice in seconds!! Damn, she's good!

[@Jen-Mom]

😊

[@TurntBucket]

Your mom is very smart and/or media literate. Her prediction of him being gay was very impressive. I have also seen your mom understand very subtle things in other movies or predict things in movies that are not easy to predict.

[@AyeshaKhan-0-]

Well, I don't know if the conversation between Tugg and Kirk actually intends to make fun of mentally or physically challenged people. In my perspective, the conversation between Tugg and Kirk clearly explains how Hollywood movies always portray mentally challenged characters in such a way that their disability is not too extreme that the able-bodied audience doesn't find them repulsive. Such characters can still exude positivity and provide wholesome feeling for the able-bodied audience. They are always potrayed as innocent magical souls and often conform to the beauty standards. The best example is Forrest Gump. His disability is neither gross nor too extreme for him to be successful in life even though he mostly got lucky. He is handsome, has a respectable family heritage, is financially sound and has a loving mom who goes to any extent for her son. But, the problem is Hollywood movies always fail to portray characters with extreme mental disabilities who are not blessed with a good family, resources, looks, opportunities or even luck. Well, it's mainly because able-bodied people may find such characters too depressing, aesthetically unappealing or even worse, outrightly repulsive. Audience may not even find anything to relate to such characters. That's the primary reason why we often get to see characters like Forrest Gump in cinema but seldom characters like "Simple Jack". I think this is what Kirk meant when he said "never go full r*tard". I strongly think this single line alone is in itself a satirical dig at the Hollywood's recurring trope of mentally challenged people whose disabilities are not too extreme that they still turn their lives around and are epitomes of innocence and optimism. Of course, it's understandable why people find the use of the "r word" over and over in this particular conversation off-putting or objectionable because the same "r word" has been used since ages as an insult by being completely unsympathetic to the mentally challenged people. They are still seen as outcasts in many parts of the world. But, I think instead of seeing this movie conversation as an insult to a particular group of people, we should focus on how this conversation cleverly exposes Hollywood's age old depiction of mentally challenged people only in a way that is acceptable to the able-bodied audience. Much love ❤.....

[@goldenageofdinosaurs7192]

Well said! So many people miss what this movie is actually trying to do & get lost in knee-jerk reactions when something hits outside their comfort level..

[@davidmoore1264]

This is the first reaction where someone knew that Kirk was fighting the Gorn! Nerd! Hehehe....me too though....Great reaction you two!

[@thetallestdwarf7041]

Aw man, I can't believe you spoiled ("spoilered"..?) Tom Cruise! Seeing people realize it's him, is usually the high point of these reactions.

[@gregbard]

It's a great name because "Les Gros Mains" means "the big hands" in French. If you notice he has huge prosthetic hands.

[@shainewhite2781]

Robert Downey Jr was nominated for Best Supporting Actor for his role in the movie.

[@Jen-Mom]

He was so good!!

[@glennbotes8937]

That's really great. Did not know that. Unfortunately wouldn't happen today. I'm going to have to check who won that year.

[@jennthabombdiggity]

My FAVORITE part will always be RDJ’s face when he’s about to take the map from Ben Stiller. I crack tf up, Every Single Time! He was nominated for an Oscar for this role. He was always a great actor. This was his return to form after all of his drug problems. Brilliant performance. This movie is as close to comedic perfection as is possible. Any more or less and it just wouldn’t have worked. It was so fun watching you, Jen, experience this masterpiece for the first time. Hilarious. Now, I gotta watch it. 😂😂😂 with the DVD commentary 😂😂😂

[@matthewa6027]

Any Tips?

[@joakimkarlsson8392]

All got their fav quotes, mine is Jack Black; "AAHHHHH, I fucking hate movies!"

[@ottoswanson6664]

Mine is "We'll weep for him, In the Press" - Les Grossman

[@DRaquascapes]

The kid fling is the best

[@richb313]

Tom Cruise agreed to do it if had fat fingers and could dance.

[@Swordsfor200Alex]

The best thing about this movie was the hush factor while filming so people outside the production didn't really get what was going on. Then they all showed up for the premiere night and everyone was shocked when Tom Cruise, Mathew McC, Ben Stiller, RDJ, Jack Black rolled up on the red-carpet. The pics and reports the next day skyrocketed the hype.

[@nitaweitzel822]

And Nick?

[@__LB_]

This is the one that sold me, and with green mile lined up next in queue, knowing it’ll be great. Just became a Patreon member ❤

[@Jen-Mom]

❤

[@goldenageofdinosaurs7192]

What truly surprised me from watching a bunch of Tropic Thunder reactions is how none of the reactors had seen Platoon😞

[@ivankawnartist]

It can't be Stolen Valor because he was actually a member of the armed forces. Of course, he did greatly exaggerate his position within. Shameful, yes, not a crime of Stolen Valor, however.

[@jfryk]

This movie could easily still be made today. It's all about the intent. Same thing with Blazing Saddles. The scripts would be updated so the jokes and the message would land better, but all the same jokes could be done.

[@brianmict]

I've got about a couple hours before I'm able to watch this one but man, I'm excited to see your reactions to this one! Can't wait!

[@Billy-zv6gv]

Your beloved Mom is the very first reactioner who knew Nick Nolte, and she recognized his voice first!

[@Reading2Uasmr]

"Is this the movie?" Yep. "What the hell?!

[@PandezPanda]

Ah tropic thunder - earning RDJ an academy award nomination!

[@mostaley5049]

😂😂 I didn’t know that about the dvd commentary. Love the reaction. 😊👏🥰

[@richardfoster2435]

Yes sir that scene is from the movie Platoon!!! YOUR WELCOME!!!

[@eddhardy1054]

Yep MM as probably the best agent in the world ever 🥰🥰🥰

[@Patrickkind78]

Jen, it's ok . He threw a doll off the bridge. Lol

[@norm5958]

ben stiller directed 13 movies from as early as 1994

[@xSnowcappX]

And who here is the key grip? You? You….. Hit that director in the face, really fuckin hard!!!!!! Kills me every time😂😂😂

[@__LB_]

1:40 HER FACE OMGGGGG LOVE ITTTTTTT

[@Jen-Mom]

😂

[@clementleroux8754]

Ben Stiller directed the caple guy and zoolander

[@user-yd9dm5kx8y]

What do YOU mean you ppl. Im black and that line killed!

[@SnowmanTF2]

You mention it could not be made today, but it was not much less shocking it could be done mid 2000s. It almost seems like 70s would have been the last time something hitting all these topics could get a production and marketing budget, or wide screenings.

[@bamboosho0t]

There’s word that Robert Downey Jr is interested in reprising his role a “Kirk Lazarus.” 😄

[@fgaitanm]

I normally subscribe but don't like (hate me for it), but this is amazing, congrats!

[@thomasripley1548]

Zoolander.

[@user-EricWatson55]

Not a bear. Try Racoon family.

[@TurntBucket]

Beds give me nightmares

[@warrengday]

A masterpiece made better byyour laugter.

[@Dystopia1111]

Observe God's MISTAKE!

[@christopherking4932]

Awesome reaction, can you please watch a movie called THE BIG YEAR.

[@thomasripley1548]

Zoolander, themovie about Male lodels.....

[@rustynix993]

"Probably couldn't be made today" Ya'll I am shocked that it was even made in 2010!!! Especially nowadays with all of the "cancel culture" out there, I am shocked that people haven't rioted about RDJ's role here... That said- All in all, MOST of the movie was just very "okay" to me personally (not a huge Ben-Stiller-style humor person).... BUT... but but but.... BUUUUTTTT...... Robert Downey Jr.... myyyyy word. Honestly one of the single funniest performances I have ever seen delivered with a straight face the entire time. He's a solid 12/10. Just totally incredible.

[@Jen-Mom]

Absolutely!!

[@mauricefricke6236]

Great reaction, you guys are definitely more perceptive than most other reactors.

[@MountainSnowInc]

It came out in 2008. ;)