tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4342369910596581403.post7122387228867092082..comments2024-01-27T00:19:36.912-08:00Comments on Coleman's Corner in Cinema...: Tropic Thunder (2008)Coleman's Corner in Cinema...http://www.blogger.com/profile/04761319284479513957noreply@blogger.comBlogger20125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4342369910596581403.post-12007347303776170882008-11-21T04:03:00.000-08:002008-11-21T04:03:00.000-08:00Ah, okay, Chester, okay...Ah, okay, Chester, okay...Coleman's Corner in Cinema...https://www.blogger.com/profile/04761319284479513957noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4342369910596581403.post-82750269618705129022008-11-19T17:24:00.000-08:002008-11-19T17:24:00.000-08:00i identified with this movie because i fought a pa...i identified with this movie because i fought a panda bear once.<BR/>in southeast asia things can get a little bit crazy. my laotian friends would tell you di di mao du ma may. the man in the black pajamas is always watching.....and waiting...and so am i. so am i.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4342369910596581403.post-90115490088186552902008-11-19T00:21:00.000-08:002008-11-19T00:21:00.000-08:00Thank you very much for the kind words, Moses.Thank you very much for the kind words, Moses.Coleman's Corner in Cinema...https://www.blogger.com/profile/04761319284479513957noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4342369910596581403.post-17994103492962181562008-11-16T11:49:00.000-08:002008-11-16T11:49:00.000-08:00Very surprising review here and definitely the mos...Very surprising review here and definitely the most intelligent look at this very funny movie. It's broad but actually good. You nailed a lot of what is going on underneath all the silliness.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4342369910596581403.post-49347932932897062732008-11-09T16:34:00.000-08:002008-11-09T16:34:00.000-08:00Thank you, Laura, for the very kind words.Thank you, Laura, for the very kind words.Coleman's Corner in Cinema...https://www.blogger.com/profile/04761319284479513957noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4342369910596581403.post-75991023935714388402008-11-09T16:32:00.000-08:002008-11-09T16:32:00.000-08:00Another terrific review! Wow, I didn't think of th...Another terrific review! Wow, I didn't think of this film having so much to it but you do a great job analyzing all of it.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4342369910596581403.post-88677640300002870752008-09-23T09:51:00.000-07:002008-09-23T09:51:00.000-07:00Thank you very much, Hedwig. I'd love to see your ...Thank you very much, Hedwig. I'd love to see your review!<BR/><BR/><I>Tropic Thunder</I> is certainly not a restrained film, and it is rather broad, but I'll stick to it as being very funny regardless. <BR/><BR/>I know this will sound like I'm from another planet, but I actually thought Cruise brought some surprising depth and nuance to his portrayal, despite the over-the-top fierce frivolity at the performance's core. I guess the question is, which Hollywood producer did he model this on?Coleman's Corner in Cinema...https://www.blogger.com/profile/04761319284479513957noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4342369910596581403.post-1648050078275754412008-09-22T06:06:00.000-07:002008-09-22T06:06:00.000-07:00I need to hand in my review of this movie tomorrow...I need to hand in my review of this movie tomorrow, and your (very thorough and well-argued) piece is very helpful to determine my thoughts. I agree with you completely on Robert Downey Jr, and the layeredness of that particular character and plotline, but I thought the rest was a bit too broad, and Cruise's performance didn't do much for me AT ALL. <BR/><BR/>Anyway, better go write my review. I'll have a hard time surpassing this though!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4342369910596581403.post-26221565522288617722008-09-20T18:43:00.000-07:002008-09-20T18:43:00.000-07:00Thanks, KB.I knew this one didn't float your boat....Thanks, KB.<BR/><BR/>I knew this one didn't float your boat.Coleman's Corner in Cinema...https://www.blogger.com/profile/04761319284479513957noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4342369910596581403.post-81792815919697190222008-09-20T16:57:00.000-07:002008-09-20T16:57:00.000-07:00eh on the film. But a good review.eh on the film. But a good review.K. Bowenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18130942010358018154noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4342369910596581403.post-15841759185286277122008-09-17T14:59:00.000-07:002008-09-17T14:59:00.000-07:00"For example, Jack Black should have leapt into th..."For example, Jack Black should have leapt into the pile of drugs to become a fighting machine."<BR/><BR/>You know, that is exactly what I thought--and it seemed like it was going in that direction, but no. Oh well.<BR/><BR/>Downey, Jr. was terrific. This was his summer.Coleman's Corner in Cinema...https://www.blogger.com/profile/04761319284479513957noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4342369910596581403.post-3138195978290397772008-09-17T14:32:00.000-07:002008-09-17T14:32:00.000-07:00I really enjoyed this because I'm desperate for an...I really enjoyed this because I'm desperate for any kind of satire. I think the film is over-directed and needs to be more ruthless. For example, Jack Black should have leapt into the pile of drugs to become a fighting machine. But Downey Jr!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4342369910596581403.post-55438051409726046282008-09-17T11:42:00.000-07:002008-09-17T11:42:00.000-07:00I had heard it was a big, broad satirical piece an...I had heard it was a big, broad satirical piece and so I adjusted myself going in for something along those lines. And that helped. And I agree, Daniel, one of these late summer comedies had to at least be <I>good</I> (okay, maybe not, actually), and this one was a lot of fun. <BR/><BR/>Tom Cruise almost stole the film with his belligerence and dancing. HA!Coleman's Corner in Cinema...https://www.blogger.com/profile/04761319284479513957noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4342369910596581403.post-60234328795335578282008-09-17T08:06:00.000-07:002008-09-17T08:06:00.000-07:00I'm sorry, Sam, I guess I didn't fully realize som...I'm sorry, Sam, I guess I didn't fully realize somewhere along the way the extent to which you didn't like TT! As you know, I have to side with Alexander and Alison on this one. Perhaps it was because I was in a good mood when I saw it, or because I had been so let down by PE and Step Brothers, but it made me laugh, and that can't be said for many movies these days. <BR/><BR/>That being said, I really kind of hope they don't make a sequel...Danielhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05222052132452709301noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4342369910596581403.post-45315712502688262682008-09-14T11:15:00.000-07:002008-09-14T11:15:00.000-07:00Hi, Kerry, and thanks for stopping by and commenti...Hi, Kerry, and thanks for stopping by and commenting.<BR/><BR/>Always nice to be, at least roughly, on the same page with someone on a film.Coleman's Corner in Cinema...https://www.blogger.com/profile/04761319284479513957noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4342369910596581403.post-708577451577101292008-09-14T11:02:00.000-07:002008-09-14T11:02:00.000-07:00Nice essay, I just liked this film, not love, so w...Nice essay, I just liked this film, not love, so we're on the same page. Sorta.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4342369910596581403.post-37273952081010046812008-09-14T10:15:00.000-07:002008-09-14T10:15:00.000-07:00Yeesh, I'm sorry we're on such drastically differe...Yeesh, I'm sorry we're on such drastically different pages with this one, Sam. All I can say is, I found it almost ridiculously funny at times. It does have some slow spots, and a couple of the supporting players don't leave much of an impact (you may have noticed, they were perhaps conspicuous by their absence in my review), but I must admit I did find it quite funny and rather successful in satirical terms.<BR/><BR/>I honestly disliked <I>Pineapple Express</I> quite a bit. I'm one who tends to strongly dislike the majority of the mainstream comedies that come out, and I've sworn off Will Ferrell until he does something interesting, if that ever happens, and Adam Sandler and, also, Ben Stiller and Jack Black are among the comedy stars whose movies I tend to either ignore or strongly dislike.<BR/><BR/>So, for me, <I>Tropic Thunder</I> was a pleasant surprise. The irony is that as a satire it was, I found, markedly less mean-spirited than most comedies released, for one thing.<BR/><BR/>I'm always open to radically different views on films than my own, Sam, so as always I very much appreciate your comment. I'm sorry to hear that you were left hating it. Your kids didn't like it, either? I feel dumb. :)Coleman's Corner in Cinema...https://www.blogger.com/profile/04761319284479513957noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4342369910596581403.post-44209022540250115702008-09-14T08:08:00.000-07:002008-09-14T08:08:00.000-07:00I hardly laughed at this film at all, and consider...I hardly laughed at this film at all, and consider it without question one of the five worst films of the year. It was inane, insulting and a sustained drag with humor that bordered of course on self-parody, but always in poor taste. I respect Alison's position however, and don't want to wear out my welcome with her or anyone else who enjoyed the film. I actually liked PINEAPPLE EXPRESS more, and that's saying something, as that one didn't float my boat at all. My wife Lucille also hated TROPIC THUNDER, and my kids, who had no business being in the theatre, found it lame as well.<BR/> As far as your review, you again make an eloquent case for those for found much in it humorous and creative. I admire your own penetrating treatment, even if in the end I find close to nothing worthwhile in this dog.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4342369910596581403.post-21035726578564835322008-09-14T00:02:00.000-07:002008-09-14T00:02:00.000-07:00Thank you, Alison.Yes, I knew you were a fan. It's...Thank you, Alison.<BR/><BR/>Yes, I knew you were a fan. It's simply a hilarious film, one of the funniest movies I've seen in a long time. The satire worked for me, though I know some wanted it sharper and perhaps smarter; I thought Stiller's relatively gentle touch worked quite well here, however.Coleman's Corner in Cinema...https://www.blogger.com/profile/04761319284479513957noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4342369910596581403.post-12930249244711994902008-09-13T21:08:00.000-07:002008-09-13T21:08:00.000-07:00Wow, quite a detailed critique of this movie. :)As...Wow, quite a detailed critique of this movie. :)<BR/><BR/>As you know from my comments at LiC I really enjoyed this movie. I laughed from beginning to end, and on that level alone the movie worked for me. But I agree that the satire in this was entertaining and spot on. Great performances all around.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com