I caught the matinee of Tropic Thunder early this afternoon. My expectations for this film were probably a bit high, and so of course I found it amusing but a bit disappointing. There just weren't the over-the-top belly laughs I expected. No doubt Robert Downey Jr. continued the hot streak he established in Iron Man earlier this summer; he is terrific playing a role within a role. And Ben Stiller, Jack Black, Nick Nolte, Steve Coogan, and a heavily disguised Tom Cruise all delivered solid performances. If you head into this flick not expecting much, you'll have a great time. If you do see it, be sure you get there on time, as there are a couple of fake ads and previews that set up the movie.
