WTF Happened to BEN STILLER?

[@kleedrac]

Tropic Thunder is still one of the greatest comedy movies of all time.

[@MrCostaC]

No it’s not

[@FragginWagon76]

@@MrCostaC Sure is. Even Cruise is hilarious.

[@smileprettymusic]

@@MrCostaC yes it is

[@qskii2365]

@@MrCostaC why

[@DelaHazey]

I watched it recently for the first time, having huge expectations, and I was horribly disappointed. A lot of characters felt miscast, the pacing of the movie was too slow for half of the time, the dialogues taking place had little weight or depth, and just generally, the humor felt like was tailor-made for 13 yr olds. I kept waiting for the big funny thing to happen, and it never did. When JoBlo hinted that there hadn't been a comedy movie as good as Tropic Thunder since it released, it really took me by surprise. There's tons of movies that are funnier than this movie. Heck, even some non-comedy movies have been funnier than this one. Just my two cents..

[@jules-yi8rn]

The dude's brilliant. He IS a great actor, but his turns in the director's and writer's chair have been amazing as well.

[@garcia83viz]

He's got a six pack in every one of his movies. Most unassimg humble badass. This is a cool channel also!!

[@nataliep6385]

He wrote and directed The Cable Guy all back in 96'! He also wrote+directed and produced "Tropic Thunder" which probably was my most hilarious cinematic experience I ever witnessed lol

[@dannysanchez4383]

Did he write secret life of Walter Mitty

[@garcia83viz]

Tropic thunder is the most cringe , deflated humor I personally have ever been through. I'm moving outta state just to not know the people I sat through that with.

[@Fl0k5ser]

@@dannysanchez4383 No, he directed and star in that movie

[@trinaq]

I love Ben Stiller, and like that he's still active in show business, and frequently shares the screen with Owen Wilson, who has a similar comedic style.

[@chasehedges6775]

Agreed. He was definitely fantastic especially with Owen Wilson💯💯💯

[@pifandrei5743]

They not similar, they just played together a lot, in similar roles.

[@CaptainCat101]

This guy will never leave Hollywood, he has too much talent

[@Tommy88-]

Nah he was born into the business. Not saying he isn’t talented, but nepotism and knowing people is what got him where he is.

[@ms_gk]

Not sure what would a talented person be doing in hilbilllywood. Probably washing dishes.

[@mrfreeze2446]

If Mike myers can disappear into thin air then ben stiller can, the world needs them both NOW!

[@creationlabsinc.189]

@@mrfreeze2446 why? Will they cure cancer? Celebes are just people too. They only entertain.

[@mrfreeze2446]

@@creationlabsinc.189 celebs in general & then specifically mike myers & ben stiller is something different, you wouldn't know though, see ya mr personality!

[@lewiscarter1229]

This type of appreciation for Ben Stiller is so rare. The man is truly underrated. One of the most talented people in Hollywood and you’re right to say it. Cheers for making this video.

[@WC-tv7lk]

I think Ben Stiller has had a pretty good career in front of the camera and even behind it, I grew up watching Ben Stiller comedies and looking back, his movies still hold up

[@cyberpokey]

It's impressive to go through Stiller's work. He's been brilliant, consistently... and doesn't get the credit he deserves. Bringing joy, laughs and genuine toughing performances no matter what the role is. And damn hell he's a fantastic director!!!!

[@bookaufman9643]

Ben Stiller is definitely the kind of guy who will come back and have some big hit TV show or streaming show I should say. He is an extremely talented actor comedian and director. Nobody can stay on top their entire career and he's had some pretty good ups and downs already. I don't think we've seen the last of Ben.

[@ZENMASTERME1]

By far, Ben Stiller is one of the best things that ever came out of Hollyweird!

[@chasehedges6775]

Agreed. He was definitely fantastic

[@Movypro23]

It is indeed hollyweird lol 😎🌟👍🏻

[@nicolamcguinness8689]

Henry Fonda was on 12 angry men 1957 With lee j cobb Martin balsam Jack Warden

[@ericcartman7361]

There’s Something about Mary is a classic.

[@jackmarshall3255]

Just watch happy Gilmore or dodgeball or night at the museum.

[@Tremaine27]

Hilariously the word “Focker” would not show in the caption! Lol

[@evanhanley6437]

He is an amazing comedian. I love his films. He is extremely funny.

[@JoeyShip]

The Secret Life of Walter Mitty is wildly underrated. It’s an incredible movie.

[@Locadel2003]

I actually really enjoyed his more serious roles like The meyerowitz Stories, Walter Mitty, While we're young, Permanent Midnight & Reality bites.... All really excellent movies that are so underrated

[@nicolamcguinness8689]

Henry Fonda was in my darling Clementine 1946 with ward bond Walter Brennan victor mature directed by John Ford

[@ericcartman7361]

I know Pet Sematary has been beating like a dead horse, but if it were to get remade for a 3rd time, Ben Stiller should play the father.

[@blacksheepshepherd]

Yes, I really like Walter Mitty.

[@aNdzel0t]

I love comedians in serious roles, but Ben is a tremendous actor!

[@digapygmy70]

Severance is excellent. I was watching the first episode and really struck by the direction and cinematography, only to see Ben Stiller's name pop up in the credits! The whole series is great, but his episodes make them pop just that much more. I didn't know about his cancer diagnosis, I'm really glad to hear he's doing well now!

[@jenniferk9242]

Thanks for reminding me how much I love Ben Stiller. Tower Heist is one of my favorite movies that nobody's ever heard of, I've seen it several times.

[@amandajenkins2267]

Thank you for noting how criminally under appreciated Mystery Men is. Easily one of my top ten favorite movies of all time

[@Locadel2003]

I think he doesnt need so many new movies, his latest roles in Licorice Pizza & Hubie halloween were great and he has already a legendary career full of phenomenal comedies, excellent underrated movies, forgotten flicks and great serious roles

[@KevinOblivion]

ben stiller was in licorice pizza??

[@devpac7861]

but it's nice to watch new Ben stiller stuff

[@lukeormond9912]

He wasn’t in Licorice Pizza?! 🤨

[@cavemanbum]

1992's The Ben Stiller Show was my first intro to Stiller. Absolutely f**king hilarious show. My big brother and I loved it. Bob Odenkirk was spectacular in that show as well.

[@baronvg]

Going back and covering all those movies in the 2000s, man, he was a HUGE star at the time. Whether you like it or not, Frat Pack was a huge thing.

[@tonymoviechappied9neillblo996]

The watch is one of the most underrated comedy’s of the last decade . I love that movie

[@darrellcovello7917]

"But why male models?" And no movie is funnier than Apocalypse Now...

[@stevensomma28]

along came polly, starsky and hutch, dodgeball. literally 3 of my favorite childhood movies and I'm just realizing now its bc of Ben lol well done sir

[@tydupont8084]

I’ve always been a big Ben Stiller fan. I didn’t realize how many great movies he was in until this video. What a legend

[@KidFresh71]

As a Gen X'er, I loved the film "Reality Bites." And I've been a Stiller fan ever since. From "Zoolander" to "Topic Thunder," "Dodgeball" to "Something About Mary," "Meet the Parents" and even his superb cameo in "Happy Gilmore" the man has created some of the biggest laughs of our time.

[@xGaLoSx]

Without a doubt my favorite comedic actor. He made the 2000s funny.

[@ViktorKruger99]

if Mistery Men came out today it would've been a bigger success it was too ahead of its time

[@SieMarie]

Heavyweights is such a 90’s kid underrated classic

[@Movypro23]

I’m actually totally ok with Ben switching to behind the camera full time. There’s something about Mary, mystery men and even the secret life of Walter Mitty are some of my favorites from him but somedays gross out gags in big Hollywood comedies get tiring after a while lol. I wish him the best of luck in the future. RIP Jerry and Anne 😎🙏🏻

[@purefoldnz3070]

he's a complete douche bag in real life.

[@nicolamcguinness8689]

Henry Fonda was in the grape of wrath 1940 with ward bond John carradine John qualen oz whitehead Charley grapewin directed by John Ford fall safe 1964 with Walter Matthau Edward binns Larry hagman Dan o herlihy Frank Overton dom leluise sorrell booke Russell Collins John Connell directed and produced by Sidney lumet

[@John-Doe-Yo]

@@purefoldnz3070 you met him?

[@purefoldnz3070]

@@John-Doe-Yo plenty of people have and there are some nightmare stories.

[@John-Doe-Yo]

@@purefoldnz3070 oh joy

[@wstine79]

I was lucky enough to be an extra in the Ben Stiller movie "The Marc Piece Experience." I say a few rows behind him in the theater climax. He was very nice.

[@censoreverything8072]

Heavyweights is an absolute treasure of a movie. And Walter Mitty is criminally underrated.

[@donut_lyfe]

This was very well done! Thank you! I love Ben Stiller!

[@myvirtualpresencefyi]

Your videos are so positive. I really admire your outlook.

[@heeeeeresrossy]

I had to pause this to go search for the Tom Cruise MTV skit, and I'm SO happy I did. It's absolutely hilarious! 🤣 How had I not seen that before.

[@vickielawson3114]

Permanent Midnight was the first Ben Stiller/Owen Wilson teaming. You didn’t mention that. That’s a good movie, and based on a true story. Jerry Stahl, on whom it’s based, has a cameo.

[@alexoelkers2292]

He is directing one of my favorite shows right now "Severance"

[@Lboogie0711]

I love Ben stiller! He was great in Night at the museum films and in the Madagascar movies

[@nicolamcguinness8689]

Henry Fonda was in the rounders 1965 with Warren Oates Glenn Ford chill Willis doodles weaver Barton maclane edgar Buchanan Casey tibbs Denver Pyle directed by Burt Kennedy midway 1976 with charlton Heston Robert Mitchum James coburn cliff Robertson Hal Holbrook Robert Webber Gerald mcsorley Ciaran hinds Edward Albert glenn Ford Glenn Corbett Gregory Walcott Christopher George Ed nelson directed by jack smight

[@BengalCatChilli]

This was very well done. I never knew much about his early years, so thanks!

[@jackmarshall3255]

Anything he pops up in it makes the film or show alot better.

[@michaeltsouris8190]

the speaker on this video seemed to have reeled in his inflection compared to previous videos and it sounds so much better. sounds like a super professional.

[@tonymoviechappied9neillblo996]

Ben Stiller is one of my favorite comedian actors I would love to see a comeback from him in the future

[@nicolamcguinness8689]

Henry Henry Fonda coming mother

[@purefoldnz3070]

Jerry is infamous for being a real asshole in real life. There are numerous horror stories of people that have worked for this asshole.

[@BishopWalters12]

Sadly, those comedies from the 1990's/2000's wouldn't get made in today's culture.

[@pezzz182]

Thank you for narrating this one Taylor! Great watch after a long day.

[@WarriorsPhoto]

Tropic Blunder was the best comedy of all time. 😂 I hope Ben Stiller does comedy again down the road.

[@Locadel2003]

You forgot to say in 2004 he also did Anchorman & Meet the fockers, not only Dodgeball, Along Came polly and Starsky & Hutch

[@nicolamcguinness8689]

Henry Fonda was in the wrong man 1956 with Harold j stone spencer mountain 1963 with Donald crisp dub Taylor James MacArthur Fire creek 1968 with James Stewart Shyanne social club 1970 with James Stewart

[@taylordunekacke5784]

You forgot Heavyweights

[@BishopWalters12]

I would give Jim Carrey the edge for 1994, Ace Ventura, Dumb and Dumber and The Mask but Ben was king in 2004.

[@Micke12312]

When you think of fun movies no one will even mention those 3. Maybe on a top 1000 someone will mention dodgeball but I doubt it

[@shyb7847]

Damn, short bus is taking some real hits

[@eklypised]

His part in Happy Gilmore is still one of the hardest times i laughed watching a movie

[@robin-gg2jj]

Thank you Ben Stillar for making me laugh during my covid illness, you made me laugh so much and really helped me through isolation, Robert de Niro very good in comedies, love ya all🥰

[@lizd.8655]

New eps should include Clive Owen, Gerarld Butler, Colin Ferrell, Luke Wilson, and Vince Vaughn

[@TanukiOkiyo]

Oooh Gerard Butler is definitely a good one . He was in “300”, then kinda took a bit of a nosedive after

[@Locadel2003]

@@TanukiOkiyo you are actually wrong. Gerard Butler just did Olympus has fallen & London has fallen. Two really fun action movies and also Greenland was a surprisingly great disaster movie, Den of thieves was fun and a decent heist movie, Copshop was one of the most fun movies I have seen in a long time. So he didnt disappeared

[@blocknessmonster18]

Spectacular writing on these as always!

[@AndrewStonerock]

I fucking love tropic thunder. All of the Anchorman quotes were immediately replaced when Tropic Thunder came out.

[@JimHabash]

After anyone gets Lyme disease, as Ben did, maintaining a level you were operating at, takes tremendous effort. Granted, he has massive resources to call upon for treatment, that others don't. Give him credit, just for working at any level.

[@BishopWalters12]

Meet the Fockers, Starsky and Hutch, Along Came Polly and Dodgeball in 2004 is amazing. I think Jim Carrey in 1994 is the only comedian that had a better year only by an edge.

[@nicolamcguinness8689]

Henry Fonda was in night flight from Moscow 1973 with yul brynner Fedora 1978 with William Holden home to stay 1978 with James d Morris directed by Delbert Mann the red pony 1973 with Richard jaeckel jack Elam Ben Johnson

[@marknelson4856]

Dude I remember the first time I watched starsky and hutch. The part with him using the cocaine is sugar for the coffee was fucking hilarious. I literally laughed so hard I could not breathe and thought I was having a heart attack 😆

[@SirTyJensen]

Stiller had to grow on me. I think he and Wilson were friends before Zoolander.

[@nicolamcguinness8689]

Henry Fonda was in warlock 1959 with Anthony Quinn Richard widmark don red barry deforest Kelley whit bissell Regis toomey

[@wade_says]

Ben Stiller has given us so much. He will always be one of the best comedic actors in history.

[@ColinDougan]

I didn't have much expectations for this video but it was SO enjoyable - thank you for your efforts!

[@davidthielfoldt8918]

No mention of Heartbreak Kid? Hugely underrated and possibly his best comedy all time.

[@aidenlorenzo5409]

also during 2004, he also starred in the flop, Envy, alongside Jack Black and Christopher Walken and directed by Barry Levinson

[@nicolamcguinness8689]

Henry Fonda was in battle of the bulge 1965 with Robert Ryan telly savlias Dana Andrews Charles Bronson Robert shaw James MacArthur Ty Hardin Hans Christian blech Robert rietti William Conrad directed by Ken annakin

[@maineman5757]

The stock music playing in the background made me thing I had another tab open somewhere playing another video lol This song is everywhere lol

[@HazebertM]

He's the Director/Producer for the show Severance on Apple TV. When I saw his name on the end credits my mind was blown. Hats off. Standing ovation.

[@baldyberty]

You forget to mention this genius as Fast Eddie in Miami Vice 1987. Thanks for a cracking vid about Ben Stiller

[@ZENMASTERME1]

JoBlo, I would love for you to make a video on WTF Happened To Daniel Day-Lewis? PLEASE! 🙏🏽

[@Grimnir_x]

Tropic Thunder is such an enigma, we're never getting another movie like it

[@ptjogara]

That thumbnail though - I remember those times, when smartphones were getting smaller and smaller - I wish I still had my old Xperia Mini to show the young un's today :D

[@drummerdude0515]

Kind of disappointed that you didn't mention heartbreak kid....underrated rom-com

[@HabiburRahman-xs9gb]

my favorite actor/director ben stiller. I grew up watching Madagascar, night at the museum. in my teenage days I started watching ben stiller's rom coms (Something about Merri, heart breaking kid, meet the fockers...). now I am in my 20's, Secret life of walter mitty changed my life. I watch this film in every 3/6 months. Ben stiller is my hero since my childhood.

[@Cash42]

Just rewatched there’s something about Mary with my girlfriend who had never seen it before and I had forgotten how original that movie is. I wish Ben would star in more big comedies lol Edit: I’ve been watching Severance and it is pretty good.

[@blakehaun972]

I’ve used to watch tropic thunder every night before bed when I was in high school. It is my favorite movie and no one has seen it!

[@rgn87654]

Heavyweights is pure gold. Ben Stiller is hilarious as hell. "This is level 12 of the Perkins system. You'll all be doing this by the end of the summer"

[@antonnym214]

I laughed so hard during Tropic Thunder I cried. I couldn't catch my breath. I had to pause the video to get myself under control before the next funny thing happened. That ambush scene is cinematic history!

[@saiunagringa8746]

Although he did a lot of comedy movies way funnier than 99% of the comedians today "The secret Life of Walter Mitty" changed my life and my perspective of how see the things. The soundtrack, the character, the photography...unfortunately Oscar had bad sight of light comedies like this movie.

[@zamolxispagan4087]

My favorite Tropic Thunder , i remember watching this film alone and laughing like never before

[@bookaufman9643]

Tropic thunder is like apocalypse now but even funnier. Great quote

[@mastakrafsta]

Thank you for this video I love Ben Stiller

[@alvincash3230]

Stiller did a hilarious appearance on the underappreciated tv sitvom "Newsradio."

[@bdp2868]

was looking for this, share totally your opinion. Ben stiller is hilarious. its one of the best comedic actors ever.

[@darthmorbous]

He is so good, and has cheered me up sooooo many times, that I even got emotional with this wtf. Well done my friend

[@trinity3422]

I already knew he was doing just fine but it was great to see a video on it! That seen with him sliding across the wood floor with a fake dog in his hands from “There’s something about Mary” is epic. God Tier

[@vladimirpoutine7522]

I grew up just outside Dannemora 39 years ago. The great outdoors!

[@hcaz5818]

His cameo in The Cable Guy is by far the best

[@SecretWars98]

Fantastic Compilation & Commentary!* 👍 🎥❤️🏆

[@candidosilva7755]

Tropic thunder was just prisceless love that movie.🤣

[@Hijaked]

Man i gotta watch Starsky and Hutch again .. such a feel good movie

[@joandarc441]

He will always be remembered in Night at the musuem movie's

[@chasehedges6775]

💯💯💯💯💯💯. I loved the first film

[@nicolamcguinness8689]

Henry Fonda was in fort apache 1948 with John Wayne directed by John Ford

[@MrDilkington15]

"WHAT IS THIS ?...A SCHOOL FOR ANTS!!??"

[@antonnym214]

Ben comes from comedic royalty. It's in his blood. IF the only thing he ever did was Tropic Thunder, that would be enough accomplishment for a lifetime, but he gave us so much more.

[@rooroo8767]

First saw him in Empire of the Sun. Young and handsome. Always remembered him until he made it big. Legend

[@Locadel2003]

I actually really enjoyed some of his raunchy movies that nobody likes: The heartbreak kid, Duplex & The watch

[@nicolamcguinness8689]

Henry Fonda was in fort apache 1948 with John Wayne the best man 1964 with cliff Robertson

[@codyscards6698]

The watch was great

[@REAPAZ13]

Without a doubt Tropic Thunder is my all time favourite Ben Stiller film

[@LorchVHS]

I'm really digging this more subdued, natural sounding approach to your read Taylor. You sound comfortable.

[@iLikeMyOwnPosts]

I don't remember much about Mystery Men, but it was pretty cool. I do remember that.

[@MzuMzu-nx1em]

The ben stiller show is pure gold

[@rarevhsvault9975]

U never mentioned his early film roles Empire of the sun, Hot pursuit and highway to hell.

[@WifeMamaArtist]

I don’t know why Mitty isn’t rated higher, I love that movie! The only issue I have with it is that once again, the love interest is played down as having no excitement due to being a mother etc..

[@nicolamcguinness8689]

Henry Fonda was in on golden bond 1981 with Ciaran hinds his daughter Jane Fonda Katharine Hepburn it was Fonda last movie before his death

[@MalBeats]

I thought starsky and hutch was a flop but then I remembered it was the " Chips" remake that flopped. There was so many of these damn copycat movies in the early 2000s. They were on a roll were they basically made the same movie over and over with the same rotation of actors. It's like they had a deck of comedic actors and a deck of scenarios and randomly shuffled them. You could make one of these movies do easy. Let's get one of the Wilson's and somebody from SNL and any random character actor Christopher Walken, Steve Buscemi etc and put them in a college, or fast food or retail, or something to do with high society or even combine and have the main character be a man-child son of a fast food chain magnate that for some reason has to go back to college or do community service at a school. That movie has been made like 3 times at least

[@lv7603]

Stiller is capable and flexible with whatever role is in front of him. Plenty of talent.

[@saratov99]

Strange WTF. He didn't mention half of movies Ben Stiller was in.

[@WordUnheard]

The Secret Life Of Walter Mitty is my favorite Ben Stiller movie. It's worth watching, just for the end reveal alone.

[@nicolamcguinness8689]

Henry Fonda made his debut in the farmer takes a wife 1935 with Charles bickford andy Devine john qualen George gabby Hayes iron eyes Cody directed by victor Fleming

[@sasshole8121]

There was a period between 2000 and 2005 where Ben Stiller made at least an appearance in every comedy movie.

[@Locadel2003]

Also Vince Vaugh

[@josha1673]

Where’s the love for Heartbreak Kid. That movie had me crying😂

[@airget]

Never realized he directed so much, and his ability to just fall into any role is quite amazing. He never really feels like a one note actor, his range is crazy impressive.

[@FoolishDuke]

Hangover was released after Tropic Thunder id say thats definitely a classic. I think in recent years too theres been a lot of truly hilarious movies