Guess the boycott of “Tropic Thunder” by disability groups concerned over the film’s repeated use of the word “retard” didn’t have much effect - so far.
“Tropic Thunder” came in first place this weekend, drawing about $26 million (final numbers to be released this week).
Not too shabby for an R-rated comedy, but as with most films the truer test will be the second weekend. Will good WOM spread, or will the boycott chatter take a toll on audience interest. “The Dark Knight” finally fell to second place, but it earned enough $$$ this weekend to become the second highest picture in history.
“The Clone Wars” came in third, drawing $15 million. That’s far from blockbuster figures, but considering the film is a glorified TV show primer, it could have been worse.
Clearly, the “Star Wars” tag doesn’t have the cache it once had, though.
(Photo: “Tropic Thunder,” a new comedy about actors shooting a Vietnam War film, drew the top spot this weekend.)
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I suspect that Ben Stiller would interpret the offenses of any special interest group as a compliment
He just might, Movie Junkie … as long as it didn’t affect his ability to direct another film anytime soon.
visto nella mia città. è il film più stupido dell’anno! e i critici lo hanno elogiato ! Ben Stiller di talentuoso ha solo la faccia da cretino, Black fa lo smidollato cocainomane e riesce solo a far pena, l’unico che si salva è Downey jr. questi attori si dimenticano che Hollywood li ha resi ricchi e famosi (immeritatamente come Stiller e Black) e rispolverati e risollevati dalla polvere come Downey ( che almeno è pieno di talento ed è un grande attore) ma per favore piantamola di prendere in giro un sistema nel quale viviamo benissimo e ingrassiamo sia fisicamente sia nel conto in banca!!!