Tigerland (2000)

Director: Joel Schumacher  Starring: Colin Farrell  
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Publisher: Foxvideo
Format: DVD
UPC: 00024543016595
Buy.com Sku: 40151136
Item#: VXV9CX
Category Keywords: History  Homosexuality  Theatrical Release  Vietnam War  War 
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Just released form the base stockade, recruit Roland Bozz (Colin Farrell) joins a platoon of young soldiers preparing to ship out to Vietnam. Bozz's independence and outright defiance draws fire from his own men as well as commanding officers. But when the platoon is sent to Tigerland, a hellish training ground that is the last stop before Vietnam, Bozz's leadership and loyalty brings his men together--triggering extraordinary consequences. Newcomer Colin Farrell delivers a "star-making performance" (ABC-TV) and is a winner of the Best Actor Award from the Boston Society of Film Critics in this riveting action film from acclaimed director Joel Schumacher.
 
"Colin Farrell is an extraordinary new actor!"  Wall Street Journal
"...raw and real..."  A.O. Scott, The New York Times
"Surprisingly well acted."  The Village Voice
"Farrell...gives a remarkable performance."  Jeffrey M. Anderson, San Francisco Examiner

 


Editor's Note

Set in 1971, when America was a nation divided over the escalating violence and bloodshed of the Vietnam War, TIGERLAND begins when thousands of young soldiers had already lost their lives to the war, and thousands more were preparing to enter combat. In Fort Polk, Louisiana, a group of young soldiers-in-training has conflicting opinions about the war. Jim Paxton (Matthew Davis) is an idealistic romantic who sees Vietnam as potential inspiration for future novels and romantic war stories. Roland Bozz (Colin Farrell) is a rebellious antihero who decides that he wants no part of the army or the war and begins to disobey orders, trying to get expelled from the infantry. Paxton and Bozz become leaders to a small group of young draftees, and Bozz inspires them to question authority. As they enter Tigerland--a training process in which the soldiers simulate combat in the Louisiana wilderness--the men begin to realize just how far they will go to stay out of the war. This gritty, documentary-like vision of the war is engaging and incredibly moving, employing natural lighting, handheld cameras, and realistic dialogue to encapsulate the deeply internalized psychological journeys of the characters. Irishman Farrell gives a breakout performance as Bozz, replete with intense charisma and brooding outlaw heroism.

 
Features
Spanish Subtitles
Scene Selection
Interactive Menus
English 5.1 Surround
English Dolby Surround
English Subtitles
"Making Of..." Featurette
Theatrical Trailer
TV Spots
Widescreen Version
Commentary By Director Joel Schumacher
Colin Farrell Casting Session
 
Technical Info

Release Information
Studio: Foxvideo
Release Date: 4/15/2003
Running Time: 101 minutes
Original Release Date: 2000
Catalog ID: 2001659
UPC: 00024543016595
Number of Discs: 1

Audio & Video
Original Language: English
Available Audio Tracks: English [CC], English
Available Subtitles: English, Spanish
Video: Color

Aspect Ratio
1.85:1

 
Cast & Crew
Clifton Colins, Jr.
Colin Farrell
Matthew Davis
Russell Richardson
Shea Whigham
Tom Guiry
Joel Schumacher - Director
Matthew Libatique - Director of Photography
Nathan Larson - Musical Score
Arnon Milchan, et al. - Producer
Ross Klavan - Writer

 
Awards

Independent Spirit (2001)
   Ross Klavan, Michael McGruther, Nominee, Best First Screenplay
   Cole Hauser, Nominee, Best Supporting Male

 
Professional Reviews
New York Times
"...Mr. Schumacher has assembled a hard-working young cast led by the Irish actor Colin Farrell..." 10/06/2000 p.E14

USA Today
"...The rawest film ever made by Joel Schumacher..." -- 3 out of 4 stars 10/06/2000 p.6E

Entertainment Weekly
"...[Schumacher's] best, most affecting work since FALLING DOWN....Galvanizing passion..." 09/29/2000 pp.101-2

Rolling Stone
"...Colin Farrell excels....Schumacher and the actors prevail by fixing their sights on what happens to men on that last stop before the game of war becomes a grim reality..." 10/12/2001 p.100

Sight and Sound
"...It's a fine showcase for spirited performances from a dozen up-and-coming actors..." 04/01/2001 p.56-7

Total Film
"...FARRELL takes TIGERLAND by the scruff of the neck and shakes it to life....He's got the kind of relaxed, attention-commanding presence that screams 'STAR!!'..." 06/01/2001 p.97

Los Angeles Times
"...[A] taut, spare drama, which is consistently fresh, engrossing and unpredictable....TIGERLAND is tightly constructed and culminates with a stunningly appropriate charge of ambiguity..." 10/06/2000 p.C16

San Francisco Chronicle 7 of 10
...Farrell, who started on the Irish stage, is sensational as Bozz. Charismatic and good-looking, he's a great camera subject and a natural movie star: skillful at suggesting a range of conflicting emotions in a single moment, and engaging without resorting to the self-amused smirks of a Bruce Willis or George Clooney. - Edward Guthmann
 

  
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