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Tigerland

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1971. A nation stands divided over the escalating war in Vietnam. Thousands of young Americans lie dead on foreign soil. And at Fort Polk, Louisiana, thousands more prepare to join them. The specter of combat hangs over the men of A-Company, Second Platoon, as they enter the final stage of infantry training. They will be sent to the war. But each man deals with this prospect in his own way. One man's defiance, however, galvanizes every member of the platoon.
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A great cast and the gritty feel of the film help elevate Tigerland above the familiarity of the subject matter.

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Emanuel Levy Variety 01/04/2007
B+
This take on Vietnam War doesn't break new thematic ground but it's Schumacher's best film since the 1993 Falling Down, and it showcases the talents of newcomer Colin Farrell, who has everything that it takes to become a major Hollywood star Go to Full Review Geoff Andrew Time Out 06/24/2006
Stylistically this is more interesting and more affected than Schumacher's Flawless. Either way, it's a big improvement on his past tendentious nonsense. Go to Full Review Peter Travers Rolling Stone 06/04/2001
3.5/5
Even when the script overtaxes the allegory about how Vietnam divided a nation at home, 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. Go to Full Review Tom Meek Cambridge Day 07/08/2020
It's nothing like the first half of Full Metal Jacket, but an intriguing companion watch. Go to Full Review James Plath Movie Metropolis 05/04/2012
7/10
I wouldn't put Tigerland in the top ranks of war movies, but it's a solid second-tier entry that makes you think about the characters. Go to Full Review Eric Melin Scene-Stealers.com 06/27/2011
2/4
Farrell is the best thing about the film, which veers into oversentimentality quite a bit for a film that's shot with such a gritty aesthetic. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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Leaburn O @RT35452347 Jan 4 There are many excellent war films and this one focuses on training camp before the Vietnam War. Obviously this can’t be expected to match Full Metsl Jacket but instead we get a darker and more rebellious version of the genre in this compelling tale, led by Farrell’s strong performance. Watched on DVD. See more Johannes S @RT64416087 Nov 18 Great acting and a solid plot. The camera movement is incredibly shaky at times, which I disliked. See more Frans B @FransB Sep 27 Great movie. Joel Schumacher did good with this one. Stellar cast excels in character. Brings an authenticity to the genre with good cinematography and visuals. Well written and brought to screen. Gritty, adventurous, enough action, to the point. See more Bill E @RT51687421 Jun 24 This movie is not good. The problem is the screenplay. It's total garbage. Some guy named Klavan wrote this crap. It was the first and last script he ever wrote. He never got hired again. See more thiago s @Thiagostone 05/15/2025 Filme fraco, o roteiro é fraco, as cenas são fracas, o elenco é fraco, e ninguém ajuda a melhorar o filme, a história é fraca, os personagens sao fracos, e o filme deveria ter cenas bem melhores e relevantes para fazer o filme ser bom. See more Dani M @matyd 01/20/2025 A little cliched but the performances were good and it was worth the watch. See more Read all reviews
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Joel Schumacher

Director

Colin Farrell

Bozz

Matthew Davis

Paxton

Clifton Collins Jr.

Miter

Tom Guiry

Pvt. Cantwell

Shea Whigham

Wilson

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Tigerland

Bozz (Colin Farrell, standing right) is defiant, even in the heat of training. Bozz (Colin Farrell) beings to embody the terrible moral burden shouldered by the young men who face death prematurely in support of the Vietnam War. Colin Farrell and director Joel Schumacher confer on the set. Paxton's (Matthew Davis, left) naivete and Bozz's (Colin Farrell) cynicism unite the two in an odd alliance. (Left to right) Shea Whigham as Wilson, Colin Farrell as Bozz, Matthew Davis as Paxton, Clifton Collins, Jr. as Miter, Russell Richardson as Johnson, and Thomas Guiry as Cantwell. Paxton (Matthew Davis) deals with the specter of combat and war in his own way. Colin Farrell, left, plays Bozz, and Matthew Davis portrays Paxton. Bozz (Colin Farrell) deals with the specter of combat and war. Tigerland (2000) View more photos

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Synopsis 1971. A nation stands divided over the escalating war in Vietnam. Thousands of young Americans lie dead on foreign soil. And at Fort Polk, Louisiana, thousands more prepare to join them. The specter of combat hangs over the men of A-Company, Second Platoon, as they enter the final stage of infantry training. They will be sent to the war. But each man deals with this prospect in his own way. One man's defiance, however, galvanizes every member of the platoon.
Director
Joel Schumacher
Producer
Arnon Milchan, Beau Flynn, Steven Haft
Screenwriter
Ross Klavan, Michael McGruther
Distributor
20th Century Fox
Production Co
Regency Entertainment, KirchMedia, New Regency Pictures, Haft Entertainment
Rating
R (Language|Drug Use|Strong Sexuality|Violence)
Genre
History, Drama, War
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Sep 13, 2000, Original
Release Date (Streaming)
Mar 1, 2013
Box Office (Gross USA)
$139.3K
Runtime
1h 49m
Sound Mix
Surround, Dolby SR, Dolby Digital, Dolby Stereo
Aspect Ratio
Flat (1.66:1)