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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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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.