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Overview
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Release Date:
13 August 2008 (USA) moreTagline:
The movie they think they're making... isn't a movie anymore. morePlot:
Through a series of freak occurrences, a group of actors shooting a big-budget war movie are forced to become the soldiers they are portraying. | full synopsisAwards:
2 wins moreNewsDesk:
(502 articles)
Uncle Creepy's Blu Christmas Buyer's Guide (From Dread Central. 1 December 2008, 3:33 PM, PST)
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The funniest movie in years! moreUS Showtimes:
(register to personalize)Cast
(Cast overview, first billed only) | Jeff Kahn | ... | Snooty Waiter |
 | Robert Downey Jr. | ... | Kirk Lazarus |
| Anthony Ruivivar | ... | Platoon Sergeant Shot in Head |
 | Jack Black | ... | Jeff Portnoy |
 | Jay Baruchel | ... | Kevin Sandusky |
 | Brandon T. Jackson | ... | Alpa Chino |
 | Ben Stiller | ... | Tugg Speedman |
 | Eric Winzenried | ... | Chopper Pilot |
 | Steve Coogan | ... | Damien Cockburn |
 | Valerie Azlynn | ... | Damien's Assistant |
 | Matt Levin | ... | Cameraperson |
 | David Pressman | ... | First Assistant Director |
 | Amy Stiller | ... | Script Supervisor |
| Danny R. McBride | ... | Cody (as Danny McBride) |
| Dempsey Silva | ... | Special Effects Assistant |
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Rated R for pervasive language including sexual references, violent content and drug material.Parents Guide:
View content advisory for parentsRuntime:
107 min | USA:121 min (unrated director's cut)Language:
EnglishColor:
ColorAspect Ratio:
2.35 : 1 moreCertification:
UK:15 | Ireland:16 | New Zealand:R16 | Australia:MA | Canada:14A (Alberta/Manitoba/Ontario) | Canada:18A (British Columbia) | Canada:13+ (Québec) | Sweden:15 | Iceland:16 | Netherlands:16 | Finland:K-13 | Brazil:16 | Singapore:M18 | Japan:PG-12 | Portugal:M/12 | South Africa:16LV | Germany:12 | USA:R (certificate #44367) | Argentina:13 | Peru:14 | Switzerland:14 (canton of Vaud) | Switzerland:14 (canton of Geneva) | Philippines:R-13 (MTRCB) | France:U | Malaysia:18PL (cut)MOVIEmeter: 
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The poster for "The Fatties" behind Jeff Portnoy (Jack Black) in the trailer features the names of a few of the film's actual crew members: costume designer Marlene Stewart, editor Greg Hayden, director of photography John Toll, and screenwriter Justin Theroux. In addition, the poster contains the DreamWorks Pictures logo, the Dolby Stereo logo, and a fictional composite of several MPAA ratings (reading "PG - Parental Guidance - under 11 requires accompanying parent or guardian"). moreGoofs:
Revealing mistakes: Towards the beginning on the movie when the character gets disemboweled with a bayonet in the stomach, when the attacker removes the rifle (supposedly with the bayonet attached) it is obvious there is no bayonet attached to the rifle. moreSoundtrack:
Frankenstein moreFAQ
A NOTE REGARDING SPOILERSWhat songs are in the trailer?
Seeing as this is a war-related movie, how many characters actually get killed?
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I went to see this at an advance showing last night and spent much of the time laughing. The beginning as previously mentioned is extremely creative with a clever cameo from Tobey Maguire and once the movie begins it is non-stop humor from start to finish. The star of the movie by far is Robert Downey Jr who is simply perfect but the real scene stealer is Tom Cruise, though his screen time is limited, his scenes are hilarious. Definitely one to repair the somewhat tarnished image of the past few years. Stiller is his usual self but is overshadowed by Black and Downey Jr. not surprising given the multiple roles he played behind the scenes. Wall to wall cameos, particularly at the end (blink and you'll miss them) and I really won't tell you which the funniest cameo was as that may spoil this gem of a joke....provided you catch it that is! highly recommended movie - I will definitely be heading out to see it when it comes out for general audiences!