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Release Date:
13 August 2008 (USA)
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Tagline:
The movie they think they're making... isn't a movie anymore. more
Plot:
Through a series of freak occurrences, a group of actors shooting a big-budget war movie are forced to become the soldiers they are portraying. full summary | full synopsis
Awards:
Nominated for Oscar.
Another 9 wins
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16 nominations
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Best comedy in years.
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Cast
(Cast overview, first billed only)| Jeff Kahn | ... | Snooty Waiter - Fatties Trailer | |
| Robert Downey Jr. | ... | Kirk Lazarus - Hot LZ | |
| Anthony Ruivivar | ... | Platoon Sergeant Shot in Head - Hot LZ | |
| Jack Black | ... | Jeff Portnoy - Hot LZ | |
| Jay Baruchel | ... | Kevin Sandusky - Hot LZ | |
| Brandon T. Jackson | ... | Alpa Chino - Hot LZ | |
| Ben Stiller | ... | Tugg Speedman - Hot LZ | |
| Eric Winzenried | ... | Chopper Pilot - Hot LZ | |
| Steve Coogan | ... | Damien Cockburn - Vietnam Crew | |
| Valerie Azlynn | ... | Damien's Assistant - Vietnam Crew | |
| Matt Levin | ... | Cameraperson - Vietnam Crew | |
| David Pressman | ... | First Assistant Director - Vietnam Crew | |
| Amy Stiller | ... | Script Supervisor - Vietnam Crew | |
| Danny McBride | ... | Cody - Vietnam Crew | |
| Dempsey Silva | ... | Special Effects Assistant - Vietnam Crew |
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MPAA:
Rated R for pervasive language including sexual references, violent content and drug material.
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Runtime:
107 min | USA:121 min (unrated director's cut)
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2.35 : 1 more
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Certification:
UK:15 |
Ireland:16 |
New Zealand:R16 |
Australia:MA |
Canada:14A (Alberta/Manitoba/Ontario) |
Canada:18A (British Columbia) (Canadian Home Video rating) |
Canada:13+ (Québec) |
Sweden:15 |
Iceland:16 |
Netherlands:16 |
Finland:K-13 |
Brazil:16 |
Singapore:M18 |
Japan:PG-12 |
Portugal:M/12 |
South Africa:16LV |
Germany:12 |
USA:R (NO. 44367) |
Argentina:13 |
Peru:14 |
Switzerland:14 (canton of Geneva) |
Switzerland:14 (canton of Vaud) |
Philippines:R-13 (MTRCB) |
France:U |
Malaysia:18PL (cut) |
Argentina:16 (DVD rating) |
South Korea:18 |
Austria:12 |
Denmark:15 |
Ireland:15 (DVD rating) |
Hong Kong:III |
Norway:15
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Downey was very reluctant to take the role because he felt wearing the make-up to look African-American was offensive. But Downey later accepted the role because he liked the script and wanted to work with Stiller and Jack Black.
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Continuity: During one of the Les' rampages via teleconference, his wedding ring disappears and reappears a couple of times.
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Tugg Speedman:
That's the trailer right there.
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References Rambo: First Blood Part II (1985)
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Soundtrack:
Sometimes When We Touch
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I just got out of a midnight showing and I was absolutely blown away. I fully expect this to be a mediocre movie at best, but it surprised me in all aspects. It was well directed, acted, the action scenes were actually very well done and pretty epic, and most of all it was hilarious. I doubt I stopped laughing for more than a minute or two. I don't want to give anything away so I will keep it brief, but do yourself a favor and see this in theaters with friends.
PS. As a black man, I did not find Robert Downey Jr.'s character offensive at all. He was probably the most hilarious character in the movie.