We LOVED how TROPIC THUNDER made us Uncomfortable ! * MOVIE REACTION | First Time Watching ! (2008)

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😺 After-watching Discussion: kzbin.info/www/bejne/naeVqYNsidSbmdU 😺 Full Reaction on Patreon: www.patreon.com/posts/tropic-thunder-91704627 IMPORTANT NOTE: Please be kind and civil towards each other and the reactors in the comments. A diversity of opinion is encouraged and welcome, but any insults, derogatory comments, or disrespect will result in the comment getting deleted and the commenter getting permanently banned from interacting on our videos.

[@itubeutubewealltube1]

do a reaction to star trek TOS series.. do all episodes, then do the movies.. :)

[@user-xj7hq1pp3x]

Okay, but you can just look at Bunnytails Reacts channel for that… as an added bonus, she got some big ol tiddys 😍 I want to marry her

[@user-xj7hq1pp3x]

Behold, God’s MISTAKE!!! Other channels do ST OS- find them

[@Lmwpitt]

Personally disappointed Abby went straight to labelling it "problematic" without even considering context, then immediately says Tropic Thunder "aged poorly" in the after-watching vid. Least Hannah went along for the ride; but I enjoy that about Hannah.

[@fredyllanos8972]

Can’t speak for everyone, but as a black dude in his mid-40s from NYC, this movie is a classic. I’ve never heard anyone in the hood have a problem with this movie, cause RDJ’s not making fun of us, he’s making fun of the actors that take these kinds of roles. We’re in on the joke, we’re not the punchline. That’s why the actual black actor’s there, to say “aha see? We know this is ridiculous & we’re calling it out in the movie”. It’s fine to laugh at funny shit without worrying if it’s “problematic”. Black people are smart enough to know when we’re actually being insulted. This wasn’t it. Even black comedians I’ve heard on the topic, also commend RDJ for this role. Jamie Foxx, Deon Cole, etc. This movie’s one of the highlights of RDJ’s career, not a negative. He killed this role.

[@RuntotheMovies]

Thanks for your comment and for watching with us. We enjoyed the film a lot, as you can see in the video. As a number of other folks pointed out, the film is problematic in purpose, and it's a part of why it's fun. I'm glad you had a good time with our video. 😁

[@abbywatchesmovies]

Thank you for commenting, I think you add important context that I was missing before watching. I appreciate your insight!

[@phillyphill30]

Bro same, and then when I brought the dvd and RDJ stayed in character, loved it

[@ChrisE25]

Agreed. Black dude mid 40s too and this is my favorite RDJ role and still one of my favorite comedies.

[@coling657]

The one year the academy should have handed out 2 best actor awards. But heath ledger had joker in the bag!

[@TheGoIsWin21]

RDJ is pretty universally praised for his performance here. It's generally acknowledged that the performance is a clear mockery of the lines "method" actors will cross without thinking about it, and the absurdity that they engage in.

[@secularmonk5176]

Precisely. There is a scene in "Kramer vs. Kramer" where elevator doors open, and Meryl Streep's character is supposed to look devastated. To "help" her, Dustin Hoffman has been reported to have slapped her across the face without warning, right before the doors opened. This was brought up during the height of #metoo, but nothing came of it.

[@Yora21]

Every single one of his jokes is making fun of himself. That's what makes it work.

[@freeportkid]

As a black person, there is nothing wrong with RDJ’s “blackface” he’s not doing it, his character had the pigment procedure and the whole point is he’s making fun of actors that go to far

[@thomastang798]

just a dude playing a dude disguised as another a dude

[@Geminias]

It's hilarious to me to see the younger crowd look visually uncomfortable with RDJ's role when I remember the entire theater erupting with laughter at the time.

[@donavandwelch]

There's no need to be uncomfortable watching this movie. I don't know a single black person, myself included, that was offended by RDJ's performance. I think it's one of his best roles ever.

[@ngmcgar79]

Don't forget, this is a movie that makes fun of how out of touch actors can be.

[@MyBuggalugga]

And they did such a great job with that! Thanks for your comment

[@chrisherring6808]

RDJ was nominated for an Oscar for this role! And both Tom Cruises and RDJ were nominated for Golden Globes.

[@steve8510]

A concept pushed by billionaires like Murdoch and Trump, in fact responding to Trump George Clooney reminded him that he grew up selling books and buying a suit one size too large so he could cut off material to make a tie where as Trump grew up with a silver spoon and takes his dumps on a gold toilet... seriously stop getting sucked in by far right media.

[@Will_Fly_the_YouTube_Guy]

I hate when people think this movie couldn't be made today because of RDJ in blackface, or that there is even anything wrong with the blackface in this movie. The blackface in this movie isn't offensive, because black people aren't the butt of the joke. Historically, blackface was used to show black people as stupid and uncivilized; here, it's being used to show how dumb extreme method acting is. And this movie absolutely could be made today. Society's attitudes haven't changed that much since 2008.

[@gamexsimmonds3581]

It couldn't be made today, not because of the blackface, but because they just don't make movie like this any more, goodie parodies and comedies that poke fun or are really Zany and out there just don't get made anymore

[@DavetheGrue]

I've heard that when Mel Brooks was told "you couldn't make that today" about some of his comedies, he said "we couldn't make it then either, but we did." Same thing with this.

[@Will_Fly_the_YouTube_Guy]

@@gamexsimmonds3581 That doesn’t make sense.

[@gamexsimmonds3581]

@Will_Fly_the_KZbin_guy Why not

[@PrimoPete]

You do realize that a very vical group of people were making a fuss about the movie and kinda wanted Ben Stiller to apologize and he had to come out and outright say that he's not sorry for Tropic Thunder? So yes, its absolutely true that Tropic Thunder would not be able to be made today.

[@einflieger]

Absolutely hilarious movie! Seriously though, you were “uncomfortable” at RDJ’s role? Your generation is doomed! Only young Shiite kids get offended to easily. It was a brilliant performance.

[@einflieger]

White…….not Shiite.

[@MyBuggalugga]

LOL and here I was, trying to figure out where it could’ve been assumed from this reaction that either of us are Shiite Muslim. I can’t speak for Abby, but I’m not affiliated with the Shia branch

[@yt45204]

@@MyBuggalugga That's good, stay away from that crazy LaBeouf actor guy!

[@RuntotheMovies]

​@@yt45204🤣🤣🤣

[@TheRetroManRandySavage]

@@MyBuggalugga Sunni?😝

[@alecstewart8084]

No black people were harmed in the making of this movie, viewer discretion is advised

[@charleslee8313]

"I don't read the script. The script reads me." That's my favorite line in the movie.

[@RuntotheMovies]

🤣

[@insanitypepper1740]

God bless Robert Downey Jr!

[@MyBuggalugga]

He’s a great actor. I’d love to see Satan’s Alley if it were real lol

[@kratosGOW]

Hell no! RDJ received praise for his performance in this movie BY black people! it's the funniest shit ever! 😂 😂

[@south55metal]

facts

[@zbynekurbanek3345]

he got Academy Award nomination for the role... he almost won an Oscar for playing the black dude (and australian blonde, and vietnamese farmer... he played a lot of things in the movie :P )

[@joshuacampbell7493]

Tom Cruise killed it for this role 👌.

[@charlesbarnes6912]

1st time I watched it I didn't realize it was him😂

[@MyBuggalugga]

He was amazing lol, took us soooo long to realize it was him

[@antoniochasten3192]

People like me are still waiting on a Les Grossman film@@charlesbarnes6912

[@mcjim256]

DIET COKE!!!

[@user-xj7hq1pp3x]

I only like him when he makes fun of himself… Rock of Ages is another. I like Edge of Tomorrow because he’s not an indestructible James Bond ripoff spy! He gets his ass kicked over and over until he finally gets good. I like that. They put him in his place- he’s been an arrogant little prick since Top Gun. Married like 5 times and every wife keeps getting younger each time

[@joshgavin1939]

Probably an unpopular opinion nowadays but A comedy should never be described as problematic . Its comedy! We are supposed to be able to laugh at messed up things sometimes, in the context of comedy at least. Lol It’s a shame we all have to walk on eggshells now but I don’t think anyone will be mad at you for laughing at this movie, it was a different time when this was released, and it was a better time 😩

[@stevenreyngold1166]

You will be hard pressed to find a single black person that was mad at RDJ. He absolutely killed it, it was one of his most incredible rolls. This whole movie was a check on how ridiculous and out of touch Hollywood actors can be. In that context, there is no issue with his role.

[@HBC423]

Black people don’t need you to feel offended for them, none of them were offended by this

[@RuntotheMovies]

Editor's note: I am curious at what point did you decide that the girls acted "offended" in the video? The video we published is one of two people thoroughly enjoying a movie.

[@HBC423]

@@RuntotheMovies 4:25 to 4:32

[@RuntotheMovies]

​@@HBC423😹 they're not offended, just shocked and uncomfortable. Those are glorious reaction moments you're pointing out. In an earlier response to a comment above, Abby compared it to watching The Office: it's uncomfortable and cringe, but fun. Not a single time during this video did they say they were offended.

[@christoffsimply3179]

That movie is f**king brilliant. It's been controversial since it released but it's still hilarious to this day. It's a unique idea, a genius 4th wall break on Hollywood and a shockingly star-studded cast.

[@jimmycarpenter6612]

What's worse than rdj being black was Tom Cruise playing a bald guy. Took the job away from hard working actual bald actors lol

[@patrickevans9604]

Fat, hairy, bald guys to be exact

[@jackspringheel9963]

Tom Cruise nailed it, mind, and proved he didn't have to ride a motorbike in every single role. Dude has range.

[@bendover7841]

@@jackspringheel9963Dude is one of the greatest movie stars of all time and an American hero idgaf

[@CaddyJim]

Abby took things too serious & thought jokes were problematic. I didn't expect you guys to get some jokes of movies you haven't seen. But what she found problematic remember intent matters when use words or making jokes

[@Jeremy252]

They laughed at plenty of the "controversial" stuff. Chill out.

[@CaddyJim]

@@Jeremy252 I never used the word controversial she called it problematic I was very specific

[@dupersuper1938]

She found the fart joke in the beginning "problematic", ffs...

[@CaddyJim]

@@dupersuper1938 no she found the trailer for Fatty's problematic not the farting, but good try What's funny is they loved the trailer making fun of a gay movie but I don't think they understood But they can find any of it funny or not funny none of it was serious

[@ericlaw171]

Abby seems like she'd be super fun at parties.

[@THOMMGB]

As I recall, Tom Cruise said he would only take the part if he could dance at the end and that he had big arms. Something like that. Tom was also in Night at the Museum as a caveman. He and Ben Stiller must be buds.

[@MyBuggalugga]

That was such a good choice on his part!! I loved how I didn’t realize it was Tom Cruise until way later in the movie. It made his role so much funnier and more memorable. I’ve never seen Night at the Museum, but I remember hearing about it a lot when it came out. Thanks for your comment!!

[@THOMMGB]

You really need to watch Night at the Museum (2006). Ben Stiller stars. It was sooooo good and well worth your time. Watch even on your own, if need be. There were two sequels that were wonderful. Robin Williams is in it as well which makes it all the more special.@@MyBuggalugga

[@enzoslime6026]

Im black and when me and my fam watched this we were crying like crazy 😂

[@pitt2012]

Funny, silly, ridiculous and stupid, shouldn't be told it's not ok. that's the point! just enjoy the adventure

[@jimtatro6550]

Get over yourself, not only does Robert Downey Jr. not get crap for this role, he was nominated for best supporting actor.😂

[@johnbrookes4892]

RDJ was nominated for an Academy Award for his role in this, no need for discomfort - it's a satire on method actors ;)

[@ckhayne2]

RDJ was actually nominated for an Oscar for this role. He lost to Heath Ledger.

[@BlueSkyCrystals]

“Man, everyone’s gay once in a while!” This line KILLED every time I saw it in theaters 😂

[@MyBuggalugga]

I loved this 😂

[@charleslee8313]

Considering he's a "method actor," you now have to think about the beginning of the movie, with the advertisement for Kirk's other film, and now that line is ^way* funnier.

[@mnemonic1363]

When the alleged stories about Will Smith came out, this was the first thing that came to my mind, and I died laughing.

[@michaelschroeck2254]

The world needs more movies like this and Blazing Saddles to scare uptight people back into laughing.

[@zombieslayer123ist]

Robert doesn’t get any hate for this movie. The movie pokes fun at actors who method act LIKE RDJs character. Honestly, Ben got way more hate for doing simple Jack. Everyone and I mean EVERYONE loves Robert in this movie.

[@lcain1906]

Love it. This is the best satirical comedy ever made. It puts Hollywood on complete blast mocking the crooked/cruel producers/studios, rampant drug use, how minority actors get screwed over, and how out-of-touch/insecure actors generally are among other aspects of Hollywood life. Absolutely fantastic.

[@lukefallon8276]

This movie should have won an Oscar for Best Child Toss.

[@RuntotheMovies]

🤣🤣🤣

[@abbywatchesmovies]

are there other good nominees?? the child frisbee was the best part of the movie lol

[@G02372]

It is Hollywood however I doubt there will ever be a child tossing category 😂

[@askjeeves1637]

"I wrote the book as a tribute, I'm a patriot!" 😂 Nick Nolte was fantastic in this movie

[@RuntotheMovies]

He was!

[@VoluntaryistJapan]

He was an actor doing blackface within the fictional context of the movie. It's making fun of and mocking blackface. And it is funny as hell. You guys are good reactors and it's fun to watch! Don't worry too much!

[@VoluntaryistJapan]

I chew on the "Simple Jack" stuff more, and debate with myself about that. But I suspect it could be viewed the same kind of taking the piss out of Hollywood. But that's a tougher sell to me at this point I guess. Unrelated note: I love your guys' fashion and am realizing what an old ass I am because the 90s are back in style and it looks cool as hell.

[@abbywatchesmovies]

thank you for the outfit love! the 90s are back!!!!

[@TimoneWeiner]

RDJ has gotten lots of praise for his performance in this movie actually since it shows the absurdity of blackface

[@joshuacampbell7493]

I'm a dude playing a dude disguise another dude.

[@RichardHead23]

"" I'm a dude playing a dude disguised as another dude .....""

[@moriellymoproblems7842]

I'm a rooster illusion.

[@MyBuggalugga]

Iconic line 😂

[@lonerunner89]

Downey Jr. was nominated for an Oscar for this film. Greatest performance you'll ever see in a comedy. It seems more controversial in 2023 than 2008. However, the Academy Awards didn't have a problem with it. And rightfully so 👍

[@abbywatchesmovies]

i had no idea he was nominated for an Oscar! I would love to know who he was up against!

[@RealzFoSho]

@@abbywatchesmovies Unfortunately he was up against Heath Ledger's Joker.

[@wisemanofsorts6068]

​@@abbywatchesmoviesHe was runnerup to Heath Ledgers Joker. Its funny to think he almost won an oscar for this movie.

[@orlandoawilliams799]

This movie poked fun at Hollywood the way "Blazing Saddles" poked fun at the nation at large, and I believe both did a great job.

[@odoylerules4503]

the difference between generations is wild lmao. They will never know

[@DeclanJKowalick]

I don’t comment on social media that often but I thought I’d try spread some positivity, you guys do a fantastic job. the editing, the quality, all of your personalities and commentaries are one of a kind. A couple years isolated with epilepsy, your videos give me a lot more to smile about, thanks guys, keep it up :)

[@toy4871]

Aww that is so sweet and thank you for your kind words. Thank you for Running with us, and being a part of our goofy family😊😊😊❤.

[@MyBuggalugga]

Thank you so much for your kind words!!! So glad we can be a source of smiles for you. Reading comments like yours puts smiles on our faces as well :) ❤

[@abbywatchesmovies]

Thank you so much for this, I am so glad you enjoy our videos! Comments like this make my day; Sending love and good vibes your way🫶🏼

[@RuntotheMovies]

Thanks so much for your kind words. It means so very much to us that our videos have such a positive effect on your life. ♥️

[@DeclanJKowalick]

@toy4871 @MyBuggalugga @abbyygross @RuntotheMovies Thank you all so much for replying! You guys r awesome 🩶🇦🇺

[@joelwillis2043]

The entire point of him doing black face is a commentary on why its bad to do black face. Just like there are several other critiques on the movie industry.

[@RainVellicort]

Robert Downey Jr is my favorite black actor

[@michaelriddick7116]

The greatest comedy ever written, and that will NEVER be equaled! 😂🤣😂🤣😂 Saw it in the theatre and have rarely laughed so hard! :D

[@lacko623]

When I first saw it in theaters, I couldn't breathe from laughing so hard several times 😂 This movie really deserves a place among the best comedies of all time

[@MyBuggalugga]

I’m sure the theater was filled with laughs! I wish I could’ve seen it when it came out, but I was 10 years old… so that wouldn’t happen unless I bought a ticket for an age appropriate movie and snuck in to this one…which I definitely *never* did to watch horror movies in theaters as a kid 😂 🤫

[@LordLOC]

It's an incredible comedy for sure, but I wouldn't say it is the best ever written. Blazing Saddles is easily on par if not better written than Tropic Thunder. And was 30 or 40 years earlier.

[@steve8510]

It's good but no Airplane!

[@theeLonelyRedPanda]

fun fact at the mtv movie awards, tom cruise came out in full make up and did a live performance to the ludacris song. He even danced with Jlo.

[@MyBuggalugga]

Omg WHAT. I’m looking this up immediately lol

[@theeLonelyRedPanda]

@@MyBuggalugga They don't have the full performance up that I could find. You can find like bits and pieces tho.

[@RoGueNavy]

The looks of abject shock on your faces, once y'all recognized Tom Cruise...CLASSIC!!

[@RuntotheMovies]

😸

[@pduidesign]

They didn’t figure out it was Tom Cruise, did they? 25:15 never mind.

[@davidanderson1639]

Ben Stiller came up with the concept for Tropic Thunder whilst he was on location during the filming of Empire of The Sun; in which he was playing Dainty. Tom Cruise had quite a lot of input into how ridiculous his character would be…..making the hands huge was done on his request.

[@RuntotheMovies]

Thanks so much for these tidbits!

[@wolviespartan]

I waited for the "is that Tom Cruise?" moment and it was so worth it. Loved the reaction :)

[@RuntotheMovies]

😸

[@lordjimbo2]

"Abby.exe is not responding" was brilliant. Good on you both for expanding your horizons! This was the high water mark of "absurd" comedy, where nothing was off limits. Hopefully we can get back there someday.

[@RuntotheMovies]

So glad you enjoyed the reaction and the edit! 😸

[@abbywatchesmovies]

i need that pop up for my real life, it happens more than I’d like to admit 🤣

[@SangHoonRyu-dy4bh]

Also I bursted out laughing @32:43-32:46. 😂😂😂😂😂😂 I was like "I can't breathe I can't breathe." I couldn't breathe cause I was laughing so hard when he threw him and he went flying @32:43-32:46

[@MyBuggalugga]

That kid caught major air 😹

[@celticwolff5429]

If they were uncomfortable with this wait until they get to the movie all KZbin reactors do: Blazing Saddles. They need everyone gathered for that.

[@abbywatchesmovies]

I’ve been seeing a lot of people request this! I’ll watch if they yeet another child across the jungle 😂

[@lethaldose2000]

Hey Abby, your brain short circuiting from all the scenes are so Epic, hilarious and to die for.

[@timboxall8936]

This was an uncomfortable watch, but not because of the movie, because of your reaction. I mean this with the greatest of respect, but I don't think you got the intent of Simple Jack & RDJs "pigmentation procedure". It's mocking the Hollywood absurdity of casting and attitude as a whole. Take it from me, a disabled person - I don't get all worked up when I see an abled actor playing a disabled character. For better or worse, it's part of what the movie trade is, so take it for what it is. RDJ really didn't get any backlash - other than award nominations. Sometimes things aren't what they seem, & taking immediate oppobrium isn't really necessary. Anyways, as I say, that's all said with a good heart, no offence intended.

[@Jasoux]

Well said

[@RuntotheMovies]

Editor's note: I am curious at what point did you decide that the girls acted "worked up" in the video? The video we published is one of two people thoroughly enjoying a movie.

[@MrTech226]

Hannah and Abby Robert Downey Jr didn't get much backlash by being "Blackface", major taboo in entertainment or in anything else.

[@aleksanderfinstad5785]

A comedy satire masterpice, Ben Stiller is a real genius for direct this classic film.

[@Jetz316]

Tom Cruise rocked this cameo!!!!

[@RuntotheMovies]

He was the best!

[@bemasaberwyn55]

@@RuntotheMovies "I want fat hands, and I wanna dance " Tom to Ben Stiller

[@alexfilma16]

Now shut the f*ck up and let him do his job!!! 😂

[@RealRecognizeReel]

Let's be clear. Blackface was not okay in 2008 either. That's the joke.

[@MyBuggalugga]

Right, I get how it’s a joke about the method acting / actors being out of touch. I was commenting on how the rating for this movie listed “blackface” under it as one of the reasons it is rated R. The inclusion of that seems to have changed since 2008. Correct me if I’m wrong, but I’m inclined to believe that when this movie was released, the MPAA didn’t include that as one of the depictions worthy of note when writing those lists under ratings; they probably didn’t consider it as part of their rating criteria at all.

[@ericlaw171]

Not blackface. RDJ is playing a white guy (kirk lazerus) whos playing a black guy (sgt lincoln osiris). The part literally couldnt be played by a black guy.

[@RuntotheMovies]

Editor's note: The girls were reacting to the warning displayed at the beginning of the movie. It listed violence, language, and other stuff that you usually see, but this time the list also included "blackface."

[@WaywardVet]

The amount of quotable lines is insane in this gem of a movie.

[@DaxRaider]

tom cruise himself came up with the idea of his fake fat hands and ben stiller and no one got it but tom was like "trust me bro" xD

[@user-tx9uf5lt7v]

"The universe is talking to us right now..." -Les Grossman "You?!!! You!!! Hit that director in the face... Really f*cking hard."

[@RuntotheMovies]

Epic!

[@patrickvillafuerte7943]

Some amazing lines in the movie but: "I don't know what it's called, I only know the sound it makes when it takes a man's life,"is epic. Especially with the callback later.

[@joecoffey4199]

I need some dudes who speak AMERICAN Goddammit, cracked me up

[@foxmulderfbiufo1770]

"You're gonna need a U.N. binding resolution from keeping me from fuking you up!!! " Tom Cruise is legend

[@RuntotheMovies]

He was amazing in this role!

[@bemasaberwyn55]

@@RuntotheMovies fun fact, the look that McConaughey throws during that scene is legit because if I'm not too much mistaken in the script all been had written was Les freaks out

[@watevatube]

The word "problematic" triggers me !

[@Jasoux]

Totally. That word used like that is a frickin joke

[@tyronegorman8949]

Tom cruise agreed to do the role of Les Grossman under the condition that he have giant hands 🤣 that was his only demand, giant hands.

[@leonardodavid4670]

And he wanted to dance too, not on the original script 😆

[@MovementGraffiti]

This movie is hilarious girls. I saw it in real time inside the theaters. I don't know a black person that doesn't love this movie. I miss times like this when we could all just laugh. Everybody loves rdj - before and after this movie😆. My favorite part of this reaction was when you guys could not control your laughter at the most ridiculously funny moments. Thanks.

[@RuntotheMovies]

There absolutely were quite a few ridiculous funny moments. 😸 Thanks for watching with us!

[@OrphanCrippler69bb]

Ahh I miss those day's were everyone could laugh together and have a good time.. Can't do that now tho.. someone might get offended!! :O

[@andrewtwesme6522]

This is one of the best movies ever. Everyone is to sensitive in my opinion. This movie makes fun if all of the crazy stuff actors do.

[@orlandoawilliams799]

I saw this in the theater, and couldn't wait to buy the DVD - it's the only movie I've ever watched the commentary version. RDJ earned his Academy Award nomination.

[@greggladson8127]

It’s funny. Just laugh.

[@MyBuggalugga]

We did, many times :) that was probably the most common affective response we had while watching this. You’d know this if you watch long enough to see past the initial shock about something that wouldn’t get released today (I think that begins less than 10 mins into the reaction…) You’ll see plenty of laughs between the two of us! In any case, thanks for watching and commenting! Till next time :)

[@RuntotheMovies]

Now that the video is out, we are having a great time laughing at all the butthurt comments.

[@g0k00]

I can't believe it was the middle tooth that gave it away to Hannah that it was Tom Cruise. It was great watching it slowly unravel like how it was watching it in the theatre. Noone knew until the credits!

[@RuntotheMovies]

So glad you enjoyed this video! 😸

[@MrGorn25]

Who left the fridge open....

[@tnightwolf]

It is a masterpiece of comedic-cinema!

[@zenbyo]

25:15 That is Tom Cruise. After his infamous interview with Oprah where he was acting weird, he got this role some time later and people seeing him in this role got him a lot of goodwill. Also coincidentally he based the character on Harvey Weinstein.

[@RuntotheMovies]

Thanks for the background. Tom Cruise was amazing.

[@abbywatchesmovies]

When i first read this I thought i missed an Oprah cameo too… man, that could have made the movie!

[@danlayne9436]

And the award for "Best Child Yeet" goes to... Tugg Speedman!" I have a couple of "issues" with this film. 1. If "the camera wasn't even rolling", how did Access Hollywood get the footage? 2. Kirk Lazarus sis not actually undergo "pigment alteration" surgery. It was a publicity stunt for the film. After his revelation at the end of the film, he becomes very white. Despite these, this is one of the best comedies ever made. Just brilliant. Is there anyone who wouldn't pay to see "Satan's Alley"?

[@MyBuggalugga]

Regarding point #2, this is such a good observation. Nice catch!! Also, I would 100% go to a midnight release for Satan’s Alley 😂

[@DavetheGrue]

On point one, someone was probably filming the simultaneous "making of" documentary.

[@danlayne9436]

@@DavetheGrue possibly.

[@yt45204]

Would it be normal to have extra cameras filming to keep track of continuity, actor placements, etc?

[@danlayne9436]

@@yt45204 I've no idea.... I've never been on set. So.... maybe.

[@Hiraghm]

You saw all this "problematic" stuff in this movie? Yes? You're still here, right? Still alive, still able to function? The world is still going around, life is still happening. Just a little perspective on "problematic". You had a good laugh, and nobody died... well except for the director.

[@abbywatchesmovies]

agreed, although it was an uncomfy watch It was kind of like watching The Office, made me cringe but also made me laugh!

[@kobikobijansen8767]

"Never go full R" xD gets me every time

[@CustomizedUsername]

I remember watching this in theater. First thought ten minutes in was “oh they dgaf”. It was so funny

[@rogue10spartan98]

RDJ got a lot of praise from the black community, Ben Stiller got the opposite reaction for Simple Jack!!

[@henrymonroe4300]

The movie is funny because of how outrageous it is

[@anthonyguadagnino2681]

This movie is a parody of Hollywood. Also platoon, apocalypse now, mission impossible, saving private Ryan, Indiana jones amongst others

[@neabby]

Tom Cruise dancing to "Low" is one of the greatest things to ever happen in history 😁

[@RuntotheMovies]

😸

[@Jskew]

Everyone makes this movie about "blackface". Please allow me to bring up others before this. Dan Aykroyd in "Trading Places". How about Eddie Murphy doing white face as a Jewish man in "Coming To America"? Blazing saddles blatantly exposing stupidity. It is comedy and parody. It is only negative or "racist" when people make it stupid or for their own purposes. PS racist is a stupid term there is only one race homeo-sapien. Everything else is an ethnicity based on geographical evolution. Hence Hitler was not racial cleansing but Ethnical Cleansing with his campaign. One race. A real racist would simply hate humans you know murderers and such. This will garner some hate but also hopefully raise some intelligence and conversation about the truth. Much love and keep on keepin on J.

[@RuntotheMovies]

Much love to you as well!

[@Slosher52]

I saw it in theaters, going in the staff told us to make sure to stay for the credits. I recognized Tom Cruz, but a lot of people didn't. When they reveled his name at the end people gasped and made shocked sounds, then they laughed and applauded.

[@TheGoIsWin21]

Yeah I don't know how but I didn't piece together who it was until probably halfway through the movie 😂.

[@Shichiaikan]

True story, for a few years they were trying to put together a Les Grossman movie with Tom & Ben but just could never get it fully figured out. Personally, I would love to have seen that movie.

[@RuntotheMovies]

Maybe it'll still happen. It would be glorious!

[@gluuuuue]

I'm amazed there've been so many movie reaction youtubers who didn't instantly recognize Tom Cruise. The weird suit that gives him giant hands is insane. Other hilarious moments: - when Tugg throws his briefly "adopted" Asian son (his other one) off the bridge, there's a little kid version of a Wilhelm scream - Sandusky first asks Kirk Lazarus if he really dated Jennifer Love Hewitt and he said that was just media/tabloid speculation-she was the hot girl who was Sandusky's date to the Oscars

[@kmvoss]

Lol @ the new girl being offended on the world's behalf throughout the movie. Great stuff. :)

[@RuntotheMovies]

Editor's note: I am glad you had a great time with our video! But also, I am curious at what point did you decide that the girls acted "offended" in the reaction? The video we published is one of two people thoroughly enjoying a movie.

[@TheRetroManRandySavage]

@@RuntotheMovies Hannah didn't seem to be offended by anything. She gets that it's just a comedy, but it did seem like her buddy was acting like she was offended. She should take a leaf out of hannah's book and just roll with the punches. Not to take things to heart. It's only comedy.

[@RuntotheMovies]

@@TheRetroManRandySavage exactly. This is just a KZbin video. Folks should learn to not take it to heart and be offended by someone with a different worldview. The number of people in these comments who are triggered by this reaction video is staggering. Like someone more eloquent than I said in an earlier comment, the Anti-SJW crowd are the real "snowflakes." Both Hannah and Abby enjoyed this movie a lot. They cringed, but had a great time. It was fun to film and fun to edit. The only part that's not been fun is having to police this comment section. The vitriol that idiots hurl in the direction of two of the most intelligent people I know is staggering. At no point in the filming did either Hannah or Abby act offended. They were shocked, which made for an excellent reaction video, and they were delighted to be right about it being Tom Cruise in the suit, but they weren't offended at any moment. The only folks offended are the keyboard warriors leaving mean comments on this video. I actually considered taking the video down, but decided against it. I'm not going to have a small number of imbeciles dictate what content we publish on our channel.

[@lethaldose2000]

Hey Hannah and Abby, at first glance the black face, simple jack, is offensive. ------ In fact Ben Stiller is quite intentional with the portrayal of the various characters, they are held up as a reflection of Hollywood, actors and the movie studio establishment. -------- Letting us know that actors are not Gods, just people with a highly paid desired skills, with access to fame and fortune

[@jasonseipler2665]

This movie is indeed problematic. That's the joke. That's why its funny.

[@zbynekurbanek3345]

lesser known fact - the only "non famous" likeable guy is Jay Baruchel who voices Hiccup in How To Train Your Dragon movies :)

[@WarriorPoet01]

15:08 - Didn’t you mean to say that Ben Stiller looks….Simple Jack’d ? 😂😂

[@RuntotheMovies]

🤣🤣🤣

[@abbywatchesmovies]

this made me laugh😂 good one WarriorPoet

[@unkown34x33]

this movie is a comedy hahaha they should make this movie again, but even crazier

[@joetweet5979]

this reaction made me uncomfortable

[@darthwiizius]

Tom Cruiz's best performance.

[@MorrisB3]

This movie is HILARIOUS! I don't know any people of color that are offended by this. Downer and Cruise stole the movies. Lol

[@kingbrutusxxvi]

I was fine with the vulgarity, the crude humor, and even the portrayal of violence toward animals but I really think they crossed the line when Ben Stiller actually went whiteface. What is this the seventh century? 😉

[@daeldo1]

Toms voice is so iconic, how can you miss it :)

[@supreme1572]

Love the commentary at the beginning lol. You seem to have got it later in the movie. It's a satire of Hollywood and everyone in the movie is an asshole and cringe.

[@supreme1572]

By the way Tom Cruise's character is named "Grossman" he's a sleazy movie producer and most people think he's supposed to be Harvey Weinstein.

[@agarven1]

This movie is so hilarious. I’m surprised it took Hannah a long time to realize Tom Cruise was in this movie. I was wondering if they would recognize him lol I seen this at the theater when it came out. So many famous actors in this film

[@MyBuggalugga]

Once I saw the middle tooth, the truth was revealed 😂 thanks for watching with us!

[@agarven1]

@@MyBuggalugga you’re welcome Hannah and I’m a Patreon for Max. I talk to Max and Toy from time to time on Instagram

[@MyBuggalugga]

@@agarven1awesome! I was off social media for a while but recently got back on Instagram. You can find me tagged in some of Toy’s posts! Thanks for being part of the RttM fam 🤘

[@agarven1]

@@MyBuggalugga you’re welcome Hannah and I’ll look on Toy’s IG and follow you too

[@charlesbarnes6912]

"Need someone up here that speaks American" lmfao😂😂😂😂

[@keithzatkalik5805]

I love how today 's youth have a problem R.J.D in black face but have no problem with the movie white chicks.

[@lethaldose2000]

Hey Hannah, so many epic lines come from this movie. This many amazing lines should not be allowed. ------ "You never go full retard". ------ "those dudes is trained soldiers, and we trained actors motherf*^&ker", ------ "What's the word, I'm ready to put some tiger balm on this jungle's nuts".------ "I don't drop character till I'm, done with the DVD commentary". ------ And of course the coup-de-grace, " I'm a dude, playing a dude, disguised as another dude. -------- SO HIL-ARI-OUS. It can't be put into words.

[@zenonherrera4366]

You gotta love it when Hollywood makes fun of its self. All three of the main acrors nailed there roles! Hope to see Mortal Kombat 1995 version soon. As always my friends, great reaction 😊

[@RuntotheMovies]

Mortal Kombat reaction coming to our Patreon shortly, my friend. 😸

[@abbywatchesmovies]

thanks for joining us!!! let us know if you have any recommendations of what we should watch next (i haven’t seen most movies so you have a lot to work with ◡̈ )