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Endgame needed just one more crossover (lemmy.world)
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[–] mateomaui@reddthat.com 23 points 2 years ago* (last edited 2 years ago) (2 children)

For people unfamiliar with the source who don’t see the layers to this… that is Robert Downey Jr in blackface for Tropic Thunder.

[–] Sorgan71@lemmy.world 12 points 2 years ago (1 children)

honestly one of his best roles

[–] mateomaui@reddthat.com 14 points 2 years ago* (last edited 2 years ago)

It really was one of his greatest. Probably one of the only times blackface was acceptable, even with all the controversy around it.

It received generally positive reviews for its characters, story, faux trailers, and cast performances, with Downey Jr. being the most positively praised for his performance.

Downey was nominated for an Academy Award, a BAFTA Award, and a Screen Actors Guild Award, while both he and Cruise received nominations for a Golden Globe Award.