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zenza
03-02-2002, 19:04
I have heard some interesting comments on this movie. Has anyone seen it, is it as good as they say it is?

I say this because I am thinking of getting the region 1 disc which is out now.
theblairwitch
03-02-2002, 19:08
The film is worth a watch, maybe not a keeper - but worth seeing. Colin Farrell is excellent considering his Irish heritage - he's got that Texas accent spot on.

Disc is no great shakes, a commentary is that's your bag - probably most interesting supplement is the audition reel.
~phunk~
03-02-2002, 19:17
This was a blind buy for me and I was very happy with the film, I did trade it on however as I didn't feel that i'd get around to watching it again.
Goblin
03-02-2002, 19:23
yep its a very good film, give it a watch!
Richie
03-02-2002, 21:03
It's worth getting for three main reasons:

1) Colin Farrell - Class performance by the sexiest actor in Hollywood!

2) The fantastic cinematography by Matthew Libatique - He did "Pi", "Requiem for a dream" and "Josie & the pussycats". The guy is a genius!

3) Joel Schumacher directed it - I forgive him for every crap film he's ever made! This is a touching, beautifully acted and I thought, ultimately moving film about friendship. Schumacher directs it all with sensitivity and great technique.

So, yeah, I can't recommend it enough really!
Fatboydim
04-02-2002, 01:40
This is one of the best films I've seen in a long time. Colin Farrell plays Bozz to perfection and creates a truly authentic anti-hero.

Don't buy it if it's an action movie your after, because this isn't it.

But if it's quality drama that you like. Go for it.
Hendrik
04-02-2002, 02:38
...and here's a right enthousiastic review of the movie and the DVD:

http://www.dvdangle.com/reviews/review.php?Id=1604

. . . :o . . .
tj_director
04-02-2002, 02:52
i agree with everything Richie and Fatboy said -- don't expect an action packed war film, christ the soldiers never even leave the US!!! Tigerland is the training ground for people going into nam. It's got a cool documentary feel about it. I'd class it as a pyschological war film, it's more about the characters. I thought it was one of the best films i saw last year, and will buy it when i get a good R2 price. The performances are truly great, Farrel in particular.

How does someone redeem themselves after doing Batman And Robin??? ---

ANSWER - Tigerland!!! :clap:

if you don't decide to buy, at least go to your local Blockbuster and rent it, you shall not be dissapointed!!! :)
sticker
04-02-2002, 05:16
I have this on order finally >
I rented it by chance before Christmas, and LOVED it...

...and as posted before I 'nearly' forgive Joel for his back-catalogue!!

Very proud of our homeboy Colin Farrell ! :D

http://homepage.eircom.net/~garryleavycomedian/Avalon.jpg
Gareth Flynn
04-02-2002, 10:35
Sticker - it'd probably take a Dub to notice, but Colin Farrell's accent does slip a couple of times :D
sticker
04-02-2002, 13:52
Originally posted by Gareth Flynn
Sticker - it'd probably take a Dub to notice, but Colin Farrell's accent does slip a couple of times :D

Sure - but I think he did a fantastic job all the same - He's from my neck of the woods too - Castleknock.

http://homepage.eircom.net/~garryleavycomedian/Avalon.jpg
mayhemmaster
04-02-2002, 16:58
Yep good film, get at the right price!