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Tigerland

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Synopsis

Just released from 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 bring his men together—triggering extraordinary consequences.

Review

A testosterone–laden drama by openly gay director Joel Schumacher, of young men in infantry training just before their departure to Vietnam in 1971.

This small–budget departure for Joel Schumacher is an intimate, intense and very erotic film largely using hand–held cameras. From the opening scenes of Roland Bozz (Farrell) on leave from boot camp to the closing scenes where a chorus of doo–wop singers sing good–bye to the men as they leave to fight a losing war in Vietnam, this is a sad and reality laden film. Our hero Bozz is a non–conformist—his basic humanity and intelligence leads him to help unfit men out of the service and constantly gets him in trouble with the authorities. After many attempts to correct his behavior through punishment, the powers–that–be make him platoon leader to harness his natural abilities. Bozz's relationship with his fellow soldiers is either a love him or hate him situation—most of the men revere him—as most viewers will by the film's end. Farrell's performance is radiant—and no denying it—he is major hunk. In an early scene Bozz and a buddy go to a cheap motel with some women to get down and dirty. After some very hot sex where we are treated to many shots of the guys butts, the women get hungry and simply leave the men who express no interest in them beyond sex. The naked guys share a joint and talk in a highly sexually charged and homoerotic atmosphere. Although there is nothing explicitly gay in the film—there's plenty of male beauty to entertain us in this gripping film. This is a war (anti–war) movie the way we like it—great drama—great men—and no war!

Product Format Information

DVD : $9.99

Availability: In stock and ready to ship
Close Caption: Yes
Region Code: 1
UPC: 024543016595

Studio : Fox

Languages: English Dolby Digital 5.1 (Primary) , English Subtitles , Spanish Subtitles
Aspect Ratio: Anamorphic 1.85, Widescreen
Extras: Trailers
Features:
Audio commentary: By director Joel Schumacher
Colin Farrell's screen test

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Blu-ray : $17.99

Availability: In stock and ready to ship
Region Code: 1
UPC: 024543711599
ISBN: 6314202140

Studio : Fox

Languages: English DTS-HD 5.1 (Primary) , French DTS 5.1 , Spanish Dolby Digital 5.1 , English Subtitles , French Subtitles , Spanish Subtitles
Aspect Ratio: Widescreen, 2.35
Extras: Trailers
Features:
Audio commentary: By Director Joel Schumacher
Featurette: The Real Tigerland
Featurette: Joel Schumacher: Journey to Tigerland
Featurette: Ross Klavan: Ode to Tigerland
Featurette: Casting Session with Colin Farrell
TV Spots
Original theatrical trailer

Customer Reviews

Tigerland

Bill (Miltronix2004@wmconnect.com) wrote on 12/04/2004:

It's a shame I can't give it five stars...
I can't remember when I saw a more important film in the "serious drama" genre. This is a must see. The character development is incredible!
It will be most helpful to play it through normally, and then play it again with the director's commentary on.
You will not forget this film. Rush to the phone or the store and get yourself a copy.

One of the Best Vietnam Era Films

Green Giant wrote on 08/12/2003:

TIGERLAND is simply one of the best
films i've ever seen about the Vietnam
War era. Colin Farrell in his film debut gives a A+ performance of raw power.
the fact he's a A+ hottie doesn't hurt.
the scene where he and co-star Matthew
Davis are talking in their hotel room after having just had sex with 2 girls
looks like it was photographed for a
Abercrombie and Fitch catalog. best of
all as Farrell gets up off the floor to get
a drink use the slo-mo button and you'll
be delighted with what you behold.