Tropic Thunder: Have They Gone Too Far?

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movie junkie — Tue, 26 Aug 2008 21:40:51 GMT

Ben Stiller would interpret the offenses of any special interest group as a compliment

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Trish — Sat, 16 Aug 2008 22:26:14 GMT

I do not plan to see it.Just like when something is on TV I don't agree with ,I change channels. There are those that do see this that will not leave, without taking the movie with them and the R word.We all like a good laugh ,but not when it comes to those's less fortunate .I hope none of you ever have a mentally challenge child .Remember one out of every five children are born with autism.One does not have to be born mentally challenged to become that.How about the child that is hit by a car and will never be pass an three year old, or the child that was in an car accident, the young motor cycles...I could go on and on. I have an daughter born Down Syndrome. I have been there when someone uses the R word and seen tears run down her face. Once someone ask her what she wanted to be ,her answer ,"Happy",then asked what she didn't want to be ,her answer "I never want to be normal ,because normal means being mean ,saying mean things.....you all have proven her right.

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pama — Fri, 15 Aug 2008 01:30:31 GMT

I agree, Beth. I laugh with the next person at mocking comedy. However, trying to get a laugh at the expense of the mentally disabled shows how desperate a comedian is for a laugh. And desperation is never funny.

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beth Nixon — Wed, 13 Aug 2008 20:14:36 GMT

"Unfortunately, not everyone does know better and often the result of such comedy is that it carries out of the theater and into the daily scheme of things."

This is where you nailed it. Yes, parts may be funny. However, I don't find disparaging the mentally retarded for a laugh funny.

But because it's in a hollywood movie, starring big names and names we all love, people will think it's acceptable humor.

I do get the over-the-top, ridiculous stereo-type humor of this movie. But they cross a line when they mock the mentally retarded.

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bean — Wed, 13 Aug 2008 13:38:30 GMT

It sounds like it's going to be quite funny.

It's just a movie - if someone thinks they will find it offensive, DON'T GO SEE IT.

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Sassy Smith — Wed, 13 Aug 2008 05:20:48 GMT

I like my comedy with a little sarcasm, mixed with a touch of crude and a dash of ridiculous. I'll probably watch this movie and laugh my ass off. ;)

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dgnfly — Wed, 13 Aug 2008 04:53:02 GMT

While I enjoyed "The Ringer" mainly since those with special needs had roles in the film, I think Ben Stiller crossed the line with this film.

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km — Wed, 13 Aug 2008 03:31:01 GMT

Geez, we can't make fun of anything anymore. I moved to the west coast from NY--apparently sarcasm didn't make it across the Rockies. I can tell someone they are a f-ing d-bag here and they think it's the funniest thing ever.

Screw that. Comedy can be crude and offensive and, one might argue, it should be. Why do we have to be nice all the time?

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Amelia — Wed, 13 Aug 2008 00:26:32 GMT

I think you drive really slow in the ultra-fast lane, while people behind you are going insane. You use public toilets and piss on the seat, and walk around in the summer time sayin', "How about this heat?" And sometimes you park in the handicapped spaces, while handicapped people make handicapped faces.

Don't you now, Mr. Honey, hmmm?