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In recent years, fans, celebrities, and critics have called out the emerging trends in societal norms, basically cancel culture, hashtag movements, and ‘wokeism.’ And the recent celebrity to join this discourse is the acclaimed actor and director Ben Stiller.
Stiller, in a latest interview, charged at Hollywood’s woke culture, claiming that due to the current environment edgy comedies likeTropic Thunderwon’t be possible today. Since then, his comments have been spreading across the internet like wildfire and fans had some harsh words to say about the actor’s claim.
Ben Stiller Believes Movies LikeTropic ThunderCan’t Be Made Today
Ben Stiller‘sTropic Thunderis considered one of the best satirical comedy films of all time. Having received immense praise from both fans and critics, it is, suffice to say, a cultural milestone that pushed boundaries and challenged societal and industry norms at the time of its release.
However, Stiller’srecent comments seem to suggestthat the prevailing atmosphere of ‘political correctness,’ ‘wokeism,’ and ‘sensitivity’ makes it difficult for filmmakers today, to create similar films or projects that explore similar themes today.
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While talking toColliderrecently, Stiller stated the following about his award-winning film and the possibility of similar ‘edgier’ comedies being made today,
I doubt it. Obviously, in this environment, edgier comedy is just harder to do. The idea of Robert playing that character who’s playing an African American character, I mean, incredibly dicey. Even at the time, of course, it was dicey too. The only reason we attempted it was I felt like the joke was very clear in terms of who that joke was on — actors trying to do anything to win awards. But now, in this environment, I don’t even know if I would have ventured to do it, to tell you the truth. I’m being honest.
His statement has since sparked a heated debate among audiences and the public regarding the evolution of the comedy genre and the general impact of ‘cancel culture’ on artistic expression. However, fans believe Stiller’s claims are rather unnecessary since, edgy comedies, if done right will still have an audience.
Fans React to Ben Stiller’s Edgy Comedy Claims
Ben Stiller’sTropic Thunder, if made today might have still drawn backlash for a range of reasons but that does not mean that it cannot be made today. Edgy comedies that lean on stereotypes and push R-rated boundaries still exist today, and fans believe Stiller need not hold his film as some untouchable holy grail of provocative comedy.
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After Stiller’s claims went viral on the internet, fans had much to say about it. Here is how fans onRedditreacted:
And so, while Ben Stiller believes a film likeTropic Thunderwon’t work today, fans believe it can absolutely work today if executed right and adjusted to modern sensibilities with sharp wit and thoughtful context. The real challenge today, when it comes to ‘edgy movies,’ lies in doing it right, not merely paying lip service to the idea of edgy humor. And perhaps, the only thing missing is Ben Stiller’s willingness to own up to this possibility.
Tropic Thunderis available to be streamed on Paramount+.
Maria Sultan
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Maria Sultan is a dedicated News Content Writer at FandomWire. With over five years of professional experience and hundreds of published articles, she brings a wealth of expertise to her coverage of Marvel, K-dramas, and the latest on streaming platforms.Her work is not just about reporting news; it’s about providing insightful perspectives on the entertainment trends that matter most.
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