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Tropic Thunder

What’s Aged the Best?

Tropic Thunder The Rewatchables

Les Grossman and the ensemble's longevity

Les Grossman's indifference to human costs is judged more recognizable in the contemporary executive class. The aftermath of the opening explosion and Danny McBride's explosives role remain comic strengths. The YouTube reference and the continued prominence of much of the cast are praised. Vietnam-film parody is said to remain enjoyable even though the genre has faded. The claim that pornography determines video-format adoption is said to have held up. The fake trailers remain a favorite comic device. Walking through the jungle and the young Flaming Dragons leader are also praised.

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  • Les Grossman's indifference to human costs is judged more recognizable in the contemporary executive class.
  • The aftermath of the opening explosion and Danny McBride's explosives role remain comic strengths.
  • The YouTube reference and the continued prominence of much of the cast are praised.
  • Vietnam-film parody is said to remain enjoyable even though the genre has faded.
  • The claim that pornography determines video-format adoption is said to have held up.
  • The fake trailers remain a favorite comic device.
  • Walking through the jungle and the young Flaming Dragons leader are also praised.