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Tropic Thunder’s Ben Stiller Weighs In On Whether The Film Could Be Made Today: ‘I’m Being Honest'
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Hollywood icon Ben Stiller opens up about the controversial legacy of his 2008 hit 'Tropic Thunder' and its potential for a modern remake.
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- Stiller admits that the movie's use of blackface and offensive disability humor would likely be met with major backlash if released today, saying 'I'm being honest'.
- Despite the film's cult classic status, Stiller acknowledges the 'hot-button' reception it received even at its 2008 premiere, foreshadowing the heightened sensitivity around such material in today's social climate.
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Ben Stiller, Tropic Thunder