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  Tropic Thunder (2008)   great trivia quiz  
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This film won the Hollywood Comedy of the Year Award, and was nominated for many other awards. The film also contains many enjoyable cameo appearances.
Easier, 10 Qns, christopherm, Sep 01 10
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This is one of the most controversial movies to come along in awhile. It touches on sensitive subjects with hilarious comedy.
Average, 10 Qns, aerogurl72, Sep 01 10
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Tropic Thunder Trivia Questions
1. In the movie they are filming, Tugg and Kirk are on the ground saying their lines. What can Tugg not do?

From Quiz Tropic Thunder

Answer: cry

Tugg Speedman, played by Ben Stiller and Kirk Lazarus, played by Robert Downey Jr, are filming the scene where Tugg is dying and his hands have been blown off. Tugg has to say the line "you are my brother" and cry, but he can not make any tears. Kirk has no problem crying, he even drools.

2. One of the factors contributing to the difficulty in making the film (within a film) is the relative inexperience of the novice director. What is this director's name?

From Quiz Tropic Thunder (2008)

Answer: Damien Cockburn

Damien Cockburn (Steve Coogan) lacking the experience required to manage his more experienced cast members, is floundering. He is severely chastised by the studio executive. Damien is coerced into taking the cast and crew to a more realistic set.

3. When the gang comes to Tugg's rescue after he has been kidnapped by the Flaming Dragons, Tugg introduces Kirk to Twiggman, a gift from his adopted son Half-Squat. What is Kirk's reply?

From Quiz Tropic Thunder

Answer: Does he want to come with us?

While Tugg is held captive his "adopted" son Half-Squat gives him a little man made of wood. When the gang comes to rescue Tugg, Kirk asks if Twiggman wants to come along.

4. Alpa Chino promotes his favorite brand of drink throughout the movie. Name the drink.

From Quiz Tropic Thunder

Answer: Booty Sweat

The movie opens with Alpa Chino singing about his two favorite things, Bust-A-Nut Energy Bars and Booty Sweat Energy Drink. The drink is featured several times during the movie and has actually been available for sale online.

5. Considered to be the leading character actor among the cast members, this five time academy award winner is well known for his complete absorption into his characters. What is this character's name? (played by Robert Downey, Jr.)

From Quiz Tropic Thunder (2008)

Answer: Kirk Lazarus

Kirk Lazarus reveals in an interview, "Well, being an actor is no different than being a rugby player or a construction worker, save for the fact that my tools are the mechanisms that control human emotion." True to the character that he portrays, (Lincoln Osirus) Robert Downey, Jr. even stays in character throughout the DVD commentary.

6. In the trailer/preview for "Satan's Alley", Kirk Lazarus is a monk in love with another monk in an 18th century Irish monastery. Who plays Kirk's love interest?

From Quiz Tropic Thunder

Answer: Tobey Maguire

"Satan's Alley" is about two monks who fall in love. Tobey Maguire plays the other monk and the narrator announces he is the recipient of MTV's Best Kiss Award.

7. In a somewhat less than subtle nod to the early films of Sylvester Stallone, Ben Stiller portrays the character of Tugg Speedman. For which fiery film series did Tugg derive his early success?

From Quiz Tropic Thunder (2008)

Answer: Scorcher

Tugg Speedman (Ben Stiller) desperately needs a new film success to bolster his rapidly fading movie career. Tugg complains to his agent, Rick Peck,(Matthew McConaughey) about his co-star. Rick tells Tugg, "Stop right there. You gotta buck up here Tuggboat. Who cares how much more talented he may be than you? If he cries, you cry harder, man."

8. Which talk show host says to Tugg, "You have no real family, you're on the wrong side of 40, you're childless and alone. Somebody close to you said: 'One more flop, and it's over.'"

From Quiz Tropic Thunder

Answer: Tyra Banks

Tugg's reply to this comment is, "Someone said they were close to me?" Tugg's acting career is on a downward spiral. The Tyra clip is shown while he is being scrutinized on an entertainment television show.

9. This mega-star who was once voted the "world's most powerful celebrity," appears in this film as the hot-tempered movie mogul Les Grossman. Who is he? ("Mission Impossible")

From Quiz Tropic Thunder (2008)

Answer: Tom Cruise

Tom Cruise plays the bald, rotund and extraordinarily volatile studio executive, Les Grossman. Cruise's appearance was intended to be a secret until the release of the film. Nevertheless, his presence is unmistakable and hilarious.

10. "Mama, I'll see you again tonight in my head movies. But this head movie makes my eyes rain." Who says this?

From Quiz Tropic Thunder

Answer: Tugg Speedman as Simple Jack

"Simple Jack" stars Tugg Speedman as the title character, a mentally handicapped man named Jack. The movie is Tugg's biggest flop and the start of the end of his career. While being held captive, Tugg must perform for his captors from "Simple Jack", the only movie they own.

11. In an attempt to inject some dynamism and realism into the movie, the cast is relocated to a new set. The cast is unwittingly dropped into an area under the control of a gang of heroin dealers. What is the name of this gang?

From Quiz Tropic Thunder (2008)

Answer: Flaming Dragon

Tran (Brandon Soo Hoo) is the very young leader of the Flaming Dragon gang. They have an extensive compound in the area. The gang mistakenly believes the actors to be DEA agents sent to infiltrate their operation.

12. What luxury item does Rick Peck, portrayed by Matthew McConaughey, want to ensure his client Tugg Speedman receives? It ends up saving all their lives.

From Quiz Tropic Thunder

Answer: TiVo

Rick wants Tugg to get his TiVo. He is so afraid that Tugg will fire him over something so small as TiVo that he goes to Vietnam to deliver one himself. He throws the TiVo at a grenade and saves the gang from being killed.

13. Who says, "I know what dude I am. I'm the dude playing the dude, disguised as another dude."

From Quiz Tropic Thunder

Answer: Kirk Lazarus

In this scene, Robert Downey Jr is playing Kirk Lazarus, who is playing Lincoln Osiris, who is playing a rice/poppy farmer, so they can break Tugg out of the POW camp. Kirk Lazarus never breaks character until after he does the DVD Commentary.

14. Director Damian Cockburn steps on a land mine and is blown to bits. Most of the gang think this is special effects. While they search for Cockburn, who says, "He's all ovah da place"?

From Quiz Tropic Thunder

Answer: Kirk Lazarus

This is a very funny moment, Tugg picks up the director's head and impales it on his gun. They all think it's special effects but Kirk knows better. Kirk knows the director has been blown to bits and is "all over the place".

15. The actors follow the script and barely manage to rescue Tuggman and the other captives. With the assistance of the hidden cameras, some semblance of a film is put together and the film is renamed. What is the revised film title?

From Quiz Tropic Thunder (2008)

Answer: Tropic Blunder

The title for the film has been changed to: "Tropic Blunder," depicted to be, "The True Story Behind the Making of the Most Expensive Fake True Story Ever." Tugg Speedman wins the Oscar for Best Actor. The actual film credits roll as Les Grossman performs his ridiculously hilarious dance.

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