There are certain movies that have been making audiences laugh for a long time, but sometimes it’s worth considering whether it’s appropriate to laugh at them. This is how many people feel about the movie Tropic Thunder, as it tackles a number of controversial subjects.
Tropic Thunder was released in 2008 and since then, there has been ongoing criticism directed towards Ben Stiller and the movie itself for various reasons. For instance, Robert Downey Junior appeared in blackface in the film, and it also made jokes at the expense of minority groups and disabled individuals.
It’s surprising to see that even after 15 years, fans are still discussing the issues they have with this movie. However, there are others who have taken to social media to express their love for the film and to criticize those who partake in cancel culture.
Ben Stiller, who not only acted in the movie but also directed it, has also shared his thoughts on the matter. He expressed his pride in the comedy film during an interaction on Twitter. Someone had requested him to stop apologizing for Tropic Thunder, saying how funny the movie is and how cancel culture only adds to its humor. In response, Ben Stiller posted a screenshot of an earlier tweet that mentioned him being forced to apologize for the movie.
Eventually, Ben Stiller himself joined the conversation and responded to the fan, stating: “I make no apologies for Tropic Thunder. Don’t know who told you that. It’s always been a controversial movie since when we opened. Proud of it and the work everyone did on it.”
There was also a discussion regarding an apology made by Shaun White for dressing up as Simple Jack, the disabled character in the movie. Shaun White had apologized after someone called for a boycott of the film. Ben Stiller also addressed this, mentioning that Tropic Thunder faced a boycott when it was first released, and he had already apologized at that time. He emphasized that the film was intended to satirize actors going to extremes to win awards, and he stands by his apology, the movie, Shaun White, and the great work of the @SpecialOlympics.
It seems that Tropic Thunder may have managed to escape cancel culture, as it continues to be considered a classic film to this day.
