 The film earned over $100 million worldwide despite receiving mostly negative reviews.In 2008, Stiller directed, co-wrote, co-produced, and starred in the film "Tropic Thunder", with Robert Downey Jr. and Jack Black; Stiller had originally conceived of the film's premise while filming "Empire of the Sun" in 1987.In 2009, he starred with Amy Adams in "", sequel to "Night at the Museum".