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post Mar 7 2008, 05:55 PM
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Actor Robert Downey Jr has in the past been applauded for his edgy roles.

But his latest may be a step too far - as the actor dons make-up to play a rather convincing looking black man in a new Hollywood film starring comic actor Ben Stiller.

In a still from film Tropic Thunder, Downey Jnr is sandwiched between Ben Stiller, and a blonde Jack Black.

With his afro hair and brown skin, he is virtually unrecognisable as the 42-year-old star of stage and screen.

Downey Jr plays a worthy Oscar-winning actor taking on a role originally written for a black actor, and rather than re-write the part, he goes method.

Clearing anticipating a backlash, Downey Jr told a US magazine: "If it's done right, it could be the type of role you called Peter Sellers to do 35 years ago. If you don't do it right, we're going to hell."


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post Mar 7 2008, 07:03 PM
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i haven't decided yet if i find it offensive or not.

one argument would be that yes, there are a ton of talented black actors that could easily fill that role. on the other, i guess robert downey jr. and company wanted to 'challenge' themselves. that or they wanted the publicity.

either way, it's interesting ;o.
 
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post Mar 7 2008, 07:04 PM
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LOLOLOL WHY WOULD YOU BE OFFENDED?!
 
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post Mar 7 2008, 07:10 PM
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^ if that's a question towards me, i don't mean offensive to me, i mean offensive in general, as indicated by some people in the article. i don't know if i could empathize with them or not. pesonally though it wouldn't bother me.
 
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K good. People who are offended over this can suck a black dick (and choke).
 
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post Mar 7 2008, 07:38 PM
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QUOTE(synkro @ Mar 7 2008, 07:03 PM) *
i haven't decided yet if i find it offensive or not.

one argument would be that yes, there are a ton of talented black actors that could easily fill that role. on the other, i guess robert downey jr. and company wanted to 'challenge' themselves. that or they wanted the publicity.

either way, it's interesting ;o.


lol, he's an actor. how come he can't play whatever role he wants to be?
 
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post Mar 7 2008, 08:25 PM
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Moved to movies/tv.
 
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post Mar 7 2008, 08:34 PM
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Wow, thats it. Wow.
 
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post Mar 7 2008, 08:35 PM
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I'm black, and I find it to be very funny!
 
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post Mar 8 2008, 12:12 AM
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Well clearly a black guy couldn't play the role...the movie is ABOUT a white guy who plays a black guy. In that case, there's no reason to be uppity about it.
 
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QUOTE(stephinika @ Mar 7 2008, 08:25 PM) *
Moved to movies/tv.

you f**king lose.
 
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post Jul 26 2008, 04:08 AM
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I went to a free screening of Tropic Thunder and DAMNNNNN, his acting is awesome in this movie.

And true dat to what Sammi said. thumbsup.gif
 
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post Jul 27 2008, 02:38 PM
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I think Robert Downey Jr. playing an award-winning white-turned-black actor is BRILLIANT!

It reminds me of that South Park episode.
 
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post Jul 27 2008, 05:55 PM
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When I first saw this, it reminded me of an oldie that had a similar plot (white man turns into black) but personally, its not my type of movie. shrug.gif I don't think its offensive at all. I mean, look how white chicks came out. :D
 
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post Jul 27 2008, 06:21 PM
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I don't think anyone could have played the role as good as Robert Downey Jr. in this movie. :D
 
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post Jul 27 2008, 06:21 PM
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It looks like they are making fun of Rambo. Or is that the point? _unsure.gif
 
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post Aug 14 2008, 01:55 PM
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did a quick search, but didn't come up with anything.

so, has anyone watched it yet? i saw it last night and i must say, it was pretty funny! robert downey jr. should get nominated for something with his performance, lol. at some parts, i was like wtf? but i was laughing throughout it all.

and tom cruise has a surprising role! i didn't know he was in the movie, but right when i heard his voice, i knew it was him through all that ridiculous hair/makeup!
 
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post Aug 14 2008, 02:55 PM
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I want to see it. I watched a behind the scenes look on it and it looks really funny. biggrin.gif I love RDJ, always have.
 
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I saw it over two weeks ago, on the night of comic-con (July 25th or something). They had a free advanced screening. It's HILARIOUS!!!! Although I did enjoy pineapple express, Tropic Thunder is a lot more funny. I might go see it again, but I will probably buy it once it gets out on DVD.

I didn't even know it was Tom Cruise until maybe halfway through the movie. He was hilarious! I've never seen Tom Cruise cuss so much or be so badass in being a boss onscreen before. Haha comb-over hair. I'm glad you watched it, Teesa! BTW RDJ's role is badass -- I mean, I don't know if any other white guy can put on blackface like that and actually play the part so well, lol.
 
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post Aug 14 2008, 05:07 PM
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^hahaaa, i know christina! and i'm jealous that you got to see it early :)
 
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post Aug 14 2008, 05:13 PM
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I've wanted to see this movie ever since I saw the trailer while seeing another movie, which was awhile ago. tongue.gif

It looks amazing.
 
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post Aug 14 2008, 05:23 PM
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post Aug 14 2008, 09:38 PM
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I went to go see it when it came out, and I must say that it was pretty funny. But i think step brothers was funnier.
 
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post Aug 15 2008, 01:13 PM
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My mom went on a rampage about this movie. She works for special olympics. An athlete started crying, it was sad.
 
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I want to see it, from the clips I've seen Robert Downey Jr. playing the black guy had me hella laughing.
 
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