Collin Farrell's Best
Added 12/14/2009
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.
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ACLU lawyer joins the Army
Added 8/28/2009
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.
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For those who don't like war movies...this is worth it!
Added 5/26/2009
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.
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4 stars out of 4
Added 12/18/2008
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.
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Excellent military and FARRELL movie
Added 8/27/2008
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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Collin Farrell's Best
Added 12/14/2009
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.
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ACLU lawyer joins the Army
Added 8/28/2009
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.
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For those who don't like war movies...this is worth it!
Added 5/26/2009
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.
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