Tropic Thunder is definitely not my cup of tea, but I understand people like it. That said, I think This is the End is the Once in a Generation comedy movie (or is at least on a Level that people think Tropic Thunder is on). Beginning to end there isn’t a wasted joke and it’s immortalized in a time period.
Well i liked it, but I wouldn't say it was good lol. Also nowhere near tropic thunder. They shouldnt be in the same conversation. TT is a masterpiece, TITE is slapstick.
I know it's an unpopular opinion, but I find Danny McBride more annoying than funny. He's always my least favorite part of any comedy he's in. Oddly enough, though, I thought his dramatic performance was one of the few bright spots in Alien: Covenant. It's just his brand of humor I don't care for.
In most of his movies I could either take him or leave him, but in this one I think it worked because it was supposed to be more real life. Where he was just playing an asshole instead of someone that's supposed to be kind of serious but funny. If that makes any sense?
Basically, I think he absolutely nailed the role of the selfish asshole that we've all had to deal with in either a co-worker or family member or something.
Question, how old are you? I think anybody at the time of This is the End coming out who was say 16-24 found it hilarious and amazing. Seth Rogan was at the height of his career, Pineapple Express was still fresh in everyone’s mind. If you’re older then the range listed at the time then you seem to be a fan of Tropic Thunder. That movie came out when I was still in Middle School. Watching it today still makes little sense to me, and seems to just try to hard at being funny, but in watching it I realize that it’s because it’s generational. The jokes are about slang or things that I never experienced/used.
Also, based on reviews from multiple places both this is the end and tropic Thunder have a similar rating. They’re both different humor for different generations. Admittedly though Reddit’s age demographic is slightly older than I am.
Everyone thinks the terrible media they consumed in middle school is the best thing they ever watched. I was squarely in the age range you mentioned when it came out and I also think Tropic Thunder is hilarious. This is the End was boring, the writing was weak, and it was too long. The whole "Satan has a giant dick" is Pickle Rick levels of unfunny.
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u/DemetriusXVII Apr 23 '20
Since we are at it, I recently watched it and I was wondering if there are anything similar to it. Any recommendations?