Tropic Storm In UK Box Office

Ben Stillers Comedy Tropic Thunder Tops Box Office

Its caused controversy on the way but Tropic Thunder has now successfully topped the UK Box Office.

The action comedy spoof smashed rival movies by tripling the sales of its nearest rival Mama Mia, with last weeks number one, Pineapple Express falling to fourth place.

Tropic Thunder sees Ben Stiller direct and star in the war epic parody and he managed to enlist the likes of Jack Black, Robert Downey Jr. and you may even catch a glimpse of a certain scientologist.

The stars were on form at the films UK premiere last week, MTV News VJ Laura hit the red carpet in Londons Leicester Square to get some advice on method acting, click here to read the full blog.

Next weeks chart may differ with the release of thrillers Death Race, starring Jason Statham and Taken with Liam Neeson.

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