Weird "Tropic Thunder" moment at DVinfo.net

Josh Bass · August 24th, 2008, 12:54 AM

Hi gang. Have a question about a weird moment in tropic thunder. Regardless of what you thought of the movie (that's not what I'm here to talk about), there's a really strange moment kind of in the middle (from what I remember) that I wanted to ask about, see if anyone has insight on it.

So Robert DJ's character is talking (sorry, don't remember at all what about), and then after his line, he kinda smiles, but it's this weird smile that doesn't fit at all with the character. . .it honestly looks like a mistake that was left in the film for some reason (like when an actor screws up and breaks character and laughs or something). I couldn't figure it out. Anyone know what I mean and have insight?

Brian Maurer · September 16th, 2008, 09:55 PM

I think I know what you're talking about. There's this strange laugh, then the character slips back into a more somber look. I think this was actually in character, as it is later revealed that RDJr's character was insecure about his acting, and what that meant for her personal projection of himself. He laughs because he's uncomfortable, and then the seriousness slips back in.

Or maybe I'm reading into things too much :)

Josh Bass · September 17th, 2008, 07:24 AM

Could be right.

August 24th, 2008, 12:54 AM	#1
Josh Bass Slash Rules! Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Houston, Texas Posts: 5,472	Weird "Tropic Thunder" moment Hi gang. Have a question about a weird moment in tropic thunder. Regardless of what you thought of the movie (that's not what I'm here to talk about), there's a really strange moment kind of in the middle (from what I remember) that I wanted to ask about, see if anyone has insight on it. So Robert DJ's character is talking (sorry, don't remember at all what about), and then after his line, he kinda smiles, but it's this weird smile that doesn't fit at all with the character. . .it honestly looks like a mistake that was left in the film for some reason (like when an actor screws up and breaks character and laughs or something). I couldn't figure it out. Anyone know what I mean and have insight? __________________ The Bass' camerawork The Bass on IMDB

September 16th, 2008, 09:55 PM	#2
Brian Maurer Major Player Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Columbia, Missouri Posts: 210	I think I know what you're talking about. There's this strange laugh, then the character slips back into a more somber look. I think this was actually in character, as it is later revealed that RDJr's character was insecure about his acting, and what that meant for her personal projection of himself. He laughs because he's uncomfortable, and then the seriousness slips back in. Or maybe I'm reading into things too much :) __________________ "Make the most of yourself, for that is all there is of you." R W Emerson RED ONE MX \| 5DmkIII \| SD744T \| SD442 \| Sennheiser MKH416 P48

September 17th, 2008, 07:24 AM	#3
Josh Bass Slash Rules! Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Houston, Texas Posts: 5,472	Could be right. __________________ The Bass' camerawork The Bass on IMDB