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Tropic Thunder

What’s Aged the Worst?

Tropic Thunder The Rewatchables

Action, changed comedy context, and diminished laughter

The action is selected as having aged worst. The film's gamble that being funny could excuse every large provocation is considered harder to sustain in contemporary theatrical comedy. One participant says the comedy fell flat and was less funny than remembered. Others defend the first hour and Hollywood satire while agreeing Anchorman and Step Brothers have broader cultural reach.

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  • The action is selected as having aged worst.
  • The film's gamble that being funny could excuse every large provocation is considered harder to sustain in contemporary theatrical comedy.
  • One participant says the comedy fell flat and was less funny than remembered.
  • Others defend the first hour and Hollywood satire while agreeing Anchorman and Step Brothers have broader cultural reach.