Tigerland |  | Director: Joel Schumacher
Actors: Colin Farrell, Matthew Davis, Clifton Collins Jr., Tom Guiry, Shea Whigham
Studio: 20th Century Fox
Category: DVD
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Rating:  96 reviews
Sales Rank: 19681
Format: Closed-captioned, Color, Dolby, DVD, Subtitled, Widescreen, NTSC
Languages: English (Original Language), English (Unknown), English (Subtitled), Spanish (Subtitled), English (Published)
Rating: R (Restricted)
Region: 1
Aspect Ratio: 1.85:1
Number Of Discs: 1
Running Time: 100 Minutes
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.3
Dimensions (in): 7.5 x 5.7 x 0.6
MPN: FOXD2001659D
UPC: 024543016595
EAN: 0024543016595
ASIN: B00003CXOY
Theatrical Release Date: 2000
Release Date: April 17, 2001
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| • | 2001 - Tigerland - DVD | | • | Colin Farrell, Cole Hauser, Thomas Guiry | | • | Director: Joel Schumacher - Widescreen | | • | New - With Bonus Features | | • | Collectible |
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Product Description
Shot in the rough, 16-millimeter style of a low-budget documentary, Tigerland marked director Joel Schumacher's welcomed return to simplicity after a slew of bloated blockbusters like Batman & Robin. In revitalizing Schumacher's directorial talent, Tigerland--partially inspired by the Danish Dogme 95 movement of no-frills filmmaking--suggested that one solution to Hollywood's moribund "product" was to abandon excess, focus on essentials, and assemble a fine cast of unknown actors to make it all worthwhile. To that end, Tigerland also marked the deserving arrival of Irish actor Colin Farrell as Hollywood's hottest new discovery.
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Shot in the rough, 16-millimeter style of a low-budget documentary, Tigerland marked director Joel Schumacher's welcomed return to simplicity after a slew of bloated blockbusters like Batman & Robin. In revitalizing Schumacher's directorial talent, Tigerland--partially inspired by the Danish Dogme 95 movement of no-frills filmmaking--suggested that one solution to Hollywood's moribund "product" was to abandon excess, focus on essentials, and assemble a fine cast of unknown actors to make it all worthwhile. To that end, Tigerland also marked the deserving arrival of Irish actor Colin Farrell as Hollywood's hottest new discovery. Its story never leaves U.S. soil, so Tigerland differs from such in-country Vietnam films as Platoon and Full Metal Jacket. Instead, it's about the anxieties and moral dilemmas that arise from the anticipation of death and killing. These roiling emotions are focused on the character of Private Bozz (Farrell), whose insubordination betrays a singular knack for leadership during infantry training at Fort Polk, Louisiana, in 1971. Part R.P. McMurphy and part Cool Hand Luke, Bozz is a defiant maverick, barely tolerated by his superiors, challenged or revered by his fellow grunts, and ultimately honed into a soldier of remarkable promise. An intense final week in the live-ammo training ground nicknamed "Tigerland" galvanizes the platoon and Bozz's place in it, and although the film (partially based on cowriter Ross Klavan's own experience) lacks the emotional impact of Platoon, it deals quite potently with the internal conflicts that must be waged before external warfare can be endured. --Jeff Shannon
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 Collin Farrell's Best December 14, 2009
Willy D. Reviewer (San Francisco,CA)
Farrell starred in this little masterpiece before he was known.
One look and you knew he had "it". He was a star from the moment he walked into the first scene. Note his body language and the way he delivers his lines. Completely believable.
Too bad he hasn't lived up to his promise.
Anyway, excellent script and casting. This movie is worth buying new.
 ACLU lawyer joins the Army August 28, 2009
Hangemhigh (California)
0 out of 1 found this review helpful
Farrell joins the army. His is the wise dope smoking philosopher. He manages to save some guys who are too dumb to notice the US Army is run by evil sadistic murders. Farrell manages to save them by getting them discharges before being sent to Vietnam.
It is so touching when his friend thanks him for shooting him in the eye so he can get a medical discharge. I almost threw up.
Has a couple scenes for homo guys. Also has a gratuitous sex scene that will appeal to bisexuals. Not a surprise considering the director.
So, I guess liberals who went to Canada will regret they didn't join up and save people from the Army. But at least they can watch Farrell's character do it.
For those who don't like war movies...this is worth it! May 26, 2009
Summer (New York City)
War movies are among my least favorite, if I watch them at all. Even Colin Farrell, who is one of my favorite actors, didn't make me buy this. Until I caught a glimpse of it on a movie channel.
Tigerland isn't your usual war movie at all....it's about the training and hardships that occur even before the war. It's a training camp with men who have enlisted combined with men who got drafted. Colin Farrell's character appears not to care, yet the way he helps the men around him is awe-inspiring. That's what drew me into the movie...and then the reality of how harsh Vietnam soldiers had it. They hadn't even been in combat yet and their lives were becoming a living hell. All they went through in the name of their country...it's a shame not all are considered heroes just for being there. Vietnam vets deserve 100% more than they get...and should never be forgotten.
4 stars out of 4 December 18, 2008
One-Line Film Reviews (Easton, MD)
The Bottom Line:
With a great performance by Farrell in the lead, splendid cinematography by Matthew Libatique, and an altogether new take on the much-documented subject of the Vietnam War, Tigerland emerges as an underrated gem of a film worth seeking out.
Excellent military and FARRELL movie August 27, 2008
barry (Boston, MA United States)
I am reviewing this movie in 8/08 and was thrilled I got to see it. Colin Farrell has made many movies over his career often to mixed reviews. He seems to either be really good or not good at all. But he has that star presence and I must admit he is one of my favorites. Anyone with any doubts as to the acting chops of Colin Farrell must see this movie. His acting here shows he is among the top in his field and he is capable of anything. It is an acting tour de force.
This film is important on many levels and I think it was very underrated. It truly deserves a place in film history as one of the best films about war. And it manages to do this without having any battle scenes or even making it to the war.
It takes place in the army training program and shows what all this endures emotionally and physically. The movie is fully carried on the shoulders of Colin Farrell. He plays army infantryman private Bozz and has a very strong, rebellious personality while being very intelligent and full of potential at the same time.
I don't want to give away more of the plot. It is a very real, intense emotional movie about the Vietnam War. The whole ensemble cast is incredible and I have not watched a film that managed to keep me on the edge of my seat, emotionally involved and that also left me with much to think about in a long time. Colin Farrell deserved Oscar attention for this.
Highly recommended.
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