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Tigerland (2000) 7.0
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7.0/10 from 26,265 users
Metascore: 55/100
Reviews: 149 user | 78 critic | 14 from Metacritic.com A group of recruits go through Advanced Infantry Training at Fort Polk, Louisiana's infamous Tigerland, last stop before Vietnam for tens of thousands of young men in 1971. Director:Joel Schumacher |
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Cast
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| Clifton Collins Jr. | ... | ||
| Tom Guiry | ... |
Pvt. Cantwell
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Pvt. Johnson
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Capt. Saunders
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| Afemo Omilami | ... |
SFC Ezra Landers
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Staff Sgt. Thomas
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Sgt. Oakes
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Sgt. Eveland
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Stephen Fulton | ... |
Sgt. Drake
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M.P. Sergeant
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Michael Edmiston | ... |
Hit the Brakes! Driver
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Arian Waring Ash | ... |
Sheri
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Plot Synopsis
Storyline
In September 1971, a platoon of recruits arrives in Ft. Polk, LA, for infantry training before leaving for war. The final week takes place in Tigerland, a swamp similar to Vietnam. Jim Paxton has enlisted; he wants to experience everything and write books later. He befriends Roland Bozz, a cool Texan with a gift for getting into trouble and for helping misfits get discharges. At least one sociopath in the platoon hates Bozz, even as the sergeants grudgingly recognize his leadership abilities. As the platoon heads into its week in Tigerland, Paxton's body gives out, Bozz makes plans to go AWOL, and the sociopath gets hold of live ammo. Is the Louisiana swamp more dangerous than the DMZ? Written by <jhailey@hotmail.com>
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The system wanted them to become soldiers. One soldier just wanted to be human.Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)
Rated R for violence, pervasive language, a scene of strong sexuality and some drug use | See all certifications »Parents Guide:
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Language:
EnglishRelease Date:
24 May 2001 (Germany) See more »Also Known As:
Zemlja tigrova See more »Box Office
Budget:
$10,000,000 (estimated)Opening Weekend:
$26,715 (USA) (6 October 2000)Gross:
ESP 4,173,225 (Spain) (29 June 2001)Company Credits
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1.85 : 1
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Paxton: [voice-over] My father said the army makes all men one, but you never know which one. He didn't know Roland Bozz.
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The movie's widest theatrical release was only five theaters. See more »Goofs
In the scene at the pistol range, Wilson challenges Bozz with a M1911 .45 pistol. After the encounter a SSG comments the pistol is "Jammed". It is not jammed. The slide is in battery so there is no stoppage of the weapon. It may be a misfire or a hangfire, but not a jam. See more »Quotes
[first lines]Paxton: [voice-over] My father said the army makes all men one, but you never know which one. He didn't know Roland Bozz.
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I really like this movie. Bozz is an ultra-cool, not to be intimidated soldier who does not want to go to war. His persona is similar in a way to Yossarian in Catch-22, Joseph Heller's classic novel about men and war. This film, however, is not set in a war zone, but in a pre-war combat prep training. This wonderful film is all about the sickening realization that the Vietnam war was a mistake and those men who were pegged to be sacrificed for a losing cause.
Colin Farrell is brilliant as Bozz, a soldier who showed as much genuine love and compassion for his fellow soldier as he did disdain and irreverence for the establishment that was trying to kill him. Bozz is totally cool and non-plussed, testing and tweaking his military superiors, getting their goat at every opportunity. He is a Jesus Christ figure with a psychology degree, "saving" his fellow soldiers and showing the ones in genuine need, the way out of this man's army.
The acting and action is crisp and believable and as a "Sleeper", Tigerland goes down with Apocalypse Now and Full Metal Jacket as one of the top three Vietnam films in my opinion.
FIVE STARS, a top pick.