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Odessa American

Location

Odessa, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 19, 2008

Page

6

Tropic Thunder review highlights drama and laughs

A mixed critique of Tropic Thunder praising Downey Jr and Cruise while noting overlong action scenes. Ben Stiller leads a chaotic Hollywood satire as Tugg Speedman, with Brandon T. Jackson, Jack Black, Jay Baruchel, and Robert Downey Jr delivering standout moments amid uneven pacing and provocative humor.

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Tropic Thunder rated R for language and violence

DreamWorks Pictures film Tropic Thunder is rated R for pervasive language including sexual references violent content and drug material. The 106 minute comedy earns two and a half stars from critics and viewers on Moviefone and its official site.

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Laurence Fishburne to join CSI cast in season ten

Laurence Fishburne will replace departing William Petersen as a forensics scientist with a secret on CSI. The Oscar nominated, Tony winning actor joins in the ninth episode of season ten, while Petersen remains an executive producer and his final air date is set for early next year.

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Annie Lennox Recovering After Spinal Surgery

Annie Lennox is recuperating at her London home after spinal surgery to release a nerve impingement. The 53 year old singer underwent the operation Friday following a back spasm at the Mexico City AIDS conference where she was an Oxfam ambassador. The surgery went as planned and she thanks well wishers while blogging updates from her site.

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