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Tropic Thunder

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As of this writing, TROPIC THUNDER is the funniest movie to be released in 2008. In addition to the key casting of the main characters and the genius of Ben Stiller (who co-starred, co-wrote, directed, and co-produced the film), TROPIC THUNDER has a great soundtrack that adds to the humor of the film. From using songs that have been used in war movies before, e.g. "Ball of Confusion (That's What the World Is Today)" to Alpa Chino's (Brandon T. Jackson) #1 hit song "I Love That P***Y", the music in TROPIC THUNDER perfectly captures the mood of the film. Unfortunately, not quite all of the songs from the movie have actually made it onto the soundtrack. The most glaring exceptions are the songs that Les Grossman (Tom Cruise) dances to: "Get Back" by Ludacris (the song during the end credits) and "Low" by Flo-Rida. There are songs that aren't even heard in the song, except in passing, that are on here, e.g. "Movin' On Up" (Jefferson's Theme) by Janet Dubois. Overall, the music on the soundtrack is a nice mix, but it's not really the full motion picture soundtrack. I was also disappointed that there aren't a few dialogue scenes from the movie that were included. TROPIC THUNDER is a hilarious movie with all kinds of funny lines, but except for the #1 track on the album, "The Name of the Game (The Crystal Method's Big A** T.T. Mix)" that has some dialogue under the music, there is no dialogue from the movie included. Fans of the movie might enjoy the soundtrack, but it has a larger appeal for those who have never seen the movie.

The actual movie is an instant classic. It is so funny on so many levels. Everyone I have talked to who's actually seen Tropic Thunder raves about it. But that's the movie...not the soundtrack.

The closing titles are done over Ludacris' "Get Back" Where is that song? Plus there are a couple songs I don't remember being in the movie at all...maybe they're in the deleted scenes that were evident in the trailer and closing credits thet were not in the movie.

The fact is that all of these songs are available individually with the exception of the Crystal Method remix which is also played over the closing credits. Don't waste your money on this download...go to a matinee of one of the funniest movies in the last 5 years.

As written in the amazon product description : "Featuring new exclusive re-recordings and remixes of classic and iconic 60s pop hits from the likes of The Rolling Stones, Buffalo Springfield, ..."

But where is Sympathy for the Devil ?
Where is For What It's Worth ?

I don't know, I just know that this is another uncomplete soundtrack with no dialogues at all.

If you liked the movie then you need this soundtrack. Of note is the Crystal Method Tropic Thunder remix of Name of the Game.

If I didn't like it, I wouldn't have bought it. Thanks to Amazon for the products I've purchased over the years. I don't know how things are gonna work now here in California but I've never been disappointed in your customer service or the providers you use. Thank you for making thing convenient.

I thought this might be the version from the movie with all the songs, but it was not. It is still a nice CD.

The music like the movie is a nice mix. What makes the movie work is a decent job of throwing together parodies of several Viet Nam war movies and a few additional parodies on producers, directors, et cetera. The music runs the gamut of disco to rock and appropriately gave a little boost to the movie scenes. If you like eclectic this should be up your alley. Good quality CD. If you like this catch the "Scary Movie" soundtrack.

CA Luster

This album is a great suppliment to a very funny movie. If you like classic rock, this album rocks with some great tunes that really give a feel for the times in which these movies were depicted. There are some missing songs from the movie which I think was on purpose since they don't seem to fit the style of the album. There seems to be a concept in place here and not just a bunch of songs thrown together.

The soundtrack to "Tropic Thunder" is excellent! Most of the songs are excellent and some of them are great.

Track Listing
1. The Name Of The Game (The Crystal Method?s Big A** T.T. Mix) - The Crystal Method (An excellent song)
2. Ball Of Confusion (That's What The World Is Today) - The Temptations (An excellent song)
3. Run Through The Jungle - Creedence Clearwater Revival (An excellent song)
4. Sadeness Pt. 1 - Enigma (It's ok)
5. U Can't Touch This - Mc Hammer (It's ok)
6. Ready Set Go - Ben Gidsjoy (A great song)
7. I Just Wanna Celebrate - The Mooney Suzuki (An excellent song)
8. I'd Love To Change The World - 10 Years After (An excellent song)
9. The Pusher - Steppenwolf (An excellent song)
10. Movin' On Up - Ja'net Dubois (An excellent and brief song)
11. Frankenstein - The Edgar Winter Group (An excellent song)
12. Sometimes When We Touch - Dan Hill (An excellent song)
13. War - Edwin Starr (An excellent song)
14. I Love Tha P***y - Brandon T. Jackson (An okay song)

The movie was nothing to get excited about. Just an occasional laugh here and there. Save your money and rent the dvd.

The music, however, was good.