Tropic Thunder is a 2008 action comedy film directed by Ben Stiller. Robert Downey Jr. delivers a standout performance as Kirk Lazarus, an Australian method actor who undergoes a controversial skin pigmentation procedure to portray a black character in a war film. The film satirizes Hollywood and the film industry, with Downey Jr.'s portrayal of Lazarus earning critical praise for its comedic brilliance and commitment to the role. Tropic Thunder was a commercial success and remains a beloved comedy.
