The film features an ensemble cast that includes. The screenplay was written by. From a story by Stiller and Theroux. The film was produced by. Stiller, and Eric McLeod for.
As an international co-production between the United States, Germany and the United Kingdom. Stiller's idea for the film originated while playing a minor role in. And he later enlisted Theroux and Cohen to help complete the script. In 2006, filming took place in 2007 on the.
Over thirteen weeks and was later deemed the largest film production in the island's history. Advertised in the film, "Booty Sweat". The film received generally positive reviews, with critics praising the film's characters, story, faux trailers, and the performances of Stiller, Downey, Black and Cruise.However, the film's depiction of the mentally handicapped received significant controversy. The film's soundtrack and score debuted on August 5, 2008, before the film's theatrical release. And DreamWorks released the film in the US on August 13, 2008. Downey was nominated for an. With both him and Cruise receiving nominations for a.