Statements (89)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:character
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| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
4
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| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:Tropic_Thunder
|
| gptkbp:appears_in |
gptkb:Tropic_Thunder
|
| gptkbp:associated_with |
Hollywood satire
Ben Stiller's filmography Tropic Thunder cast |
| gptkbp:audience |
mixed reviews
cult following critically acclaimed performance relatable struggles |
| gptkbp:awards |
nominated for several awards
|
| gptkbp:challenges |
overcoming stereotypes
real-life situations during filming |
| gptkbp:character |
gptkb:fictional_character
|
| gptkbp:character_arc |
seeking respect
from failure to success |
| gptkbp:character_development |
from a shallow actor to a more serious role
from superficial to depth |
| gptkbp:character_relationships |
naivety
insecurity lack of self-awareness from a caricature to a relatable figure from a stereotype to a nuanced character from comedic to serious roles inability to take criticism with fellow actors from comedy to drama with his own ego with other characters in the film with the film crew |
| gptkbp:character_traits |
overconfident
bravado self-absorbed dim-witted |
| gptkbp:cultural_impact |
satirical representation of actors in war films
parody of action heroes |
| gptkbp:famous_for |
action films
the film ' Scorcher' series |
| gptkbp:famous_quote |
" I’m a lead farmer, motherf***er!"
|
| gptkbp:filmography |
Tropic Thunder (2008)
|
| gptkbp:first_appearance |
gptkb:Tropic_Thunder
|
| gptkbp:genre |
gptkb:musical
gptkb:comic_book |
| gptkbp:goal |
to win an Oscar
to become a serious actor |
| gptkbp:has_backstory |
former child star
|
| gptkbp:has_conflict_with |
gptkb:Les_Grossman
|
| gptkbp:has_friend |
gptkb:Jeff_Portnoy
|
| gptkbp:has_influence_on |
satire of action films
|
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Tugg Speedman
|
| gptkbp:influenced_by |
comedy films
real-life actors action film tropes |
| gptkbp:influences |
Hollywood stereotypes
|
| gptkbp:inspiration |
real-life actors
parody of Hollywood actors |
| gptkbp:is_motivated_by |
desire for success
desire for validation to prove himself desire for fame to gain respect from peers to prove himself as a serious actor to survive the film shoot to be taken seriously as an actor to gain respect in the industry |
| gptkbp:is_popular_in |
cult following
|
| gptkbp:language |
satirical
|
| gptkbp:legacy |
iconic character in comedy
iconic comedy role |
| gptkbp:motif |
struggle for authenticity
the quest for validation |
| gptkbp:notable_appearance |
the rescue scene
the ' Tugg Speedman' character reveal the fake drug scene |
| gptkbp:notable_film |
gptkb:Scorcher_VI
|
| gptkbp:notable_for |
action films
|
| gptkbp:occupation |
gptkb:Actor
|
| gptkbp:portrayed_by |
gptkb:Ben_Stiller
satirical films over-the-top |
| gptkbp:relationship |
gptkb:Alpa_Chino
gptkb:Jeff_Portnoy gptkb:Kirk_Lazarus his agent |
| gptkbp:role |
action hero in a war film
|
| gptkbp:setting |
gptkb:Vietnam_War
|
| gptkbp:symbolism |
the absurdity of Hollywood
the folly of fame |