Tigerland (DVD, 2001)

In 1971 almost all of the soldiers and marines were being sent to Vietnam. This
is the story of a group of men that the "system" wants to make into soldiers,
but one soldier -Bozz, played by Colin Farrell- that stands in the way of the
army in gaining that goal. "Tigerland" is a simulated combat training area
that the troops have to go through prior to their assignment to Vietnam, and
Bozz does everything possible to mess with the system in order to avoid his
assignment to the Combat in the war zone. A gritty, sometimes suspenseful film
that Military and War movie lovers will enjoy.

THIS MOVIE RECALLS THE INNER TURMOILS OF THOSE DRAFTED INTO THE SERVICE KNOWING THEY WERE HEADED TO VIETNAM! IT CAPTURES REAL ASPECTS OF WHAT WENT THROUGH THE MINDS OF THE DRAFTED, THE ENLISTED OFFICERS, THE RETURNING DI'S AND THE RA ENLISTED THAT SIGNED UP SO THEY COULD CHOOSE AN M.O.S. (MILITARY OCCUPATIONAL STATUS) TO STAY OUT OF COMBAT WITH AND WITHOUT FAMILIES, WITH AND WITHOUT EDUCATION, WITH AND WITHOUT CHILDREN, WITH AND WITHOUT WIVES AND THE INJUSTICES OF THE DRAFT SYSTEM AT THE TIME! IT ENCOMPASSES TRAINING AND LIFE CHANGING EXPERIENCES NEVER TO BE FORGOTTEN PRIOR TO LEAVING FOR VIETNAM! QUITE REALISTIC AND ACCURATE IN ALL ASPECTS!!!

I bought this movie mainly cause it was set in the same time period when I was in the US Army. Many of the men I went to basic training with at FT. Dix, NJ. were sent to FT. Polk, LA. for jungle training and I wanted to see what I missed. Also this was a breakout movie for Colin Farrell as an actor. This was one of his first attempts in American movies and has made quite a career since doing this film. Another plus for buying this film is that it is relatively cheap to buy.

I REALLY ENJOYED THIS MOVIE. THE MOVIE IMPLICATES MANY ASSPECTS OF DIFFERENT LEVELS OF FRIENDSHIPS THROUGHOUT THE MOVIE. ALL ACTORS ARE PHENOMENAL.

Strange movie - not exactly the war flick I expected. NOT a criticism, though! Colin Farrel does a good turn as a Viet Nam-era disgruntled grunt. Acting's pretty good, though the story can be a little confusing. Still good to watch, but not really a family movie.

We rate this movie 3.5/4 out of 5. The storyline is based on the actions/consequences of one particular platoon. We expected more Vietnam War "action" and military equipment/ops.
Overall, it is a good movie, but wouldnt quite catch the interest of a VFW Veteran or a Vietnam War movie collector.
The DVD quality and picture quality appears to be more of a low-budget film.

Overall, its a "good" flick.

RATING: GOOD

Ever since I was young I have loved movies, especially break through performances. This was Mr. Colin Farrell's first performance and first major film role. OUTSTANDING-everyone should get a chance and watch-TIGERLAND.

Great DVD and Plot. For someone on Active Duty, great movie to add to your collection. I personally support Military and War Movies.

Wasn't as much action as I would have liked to have seen,but all in all,a good movie.Scenery was good,to have been shot near Starke,Fla.(I was raised near Starke). Lots of cursing(too much for my liking).

I recived tigerland today. It is in great condition and it is a really greay movie thank for getting it to me so quickly

Thank you, it was a great movie worth buying. Great price.

Enjoyed watching it. Recommend others watching it, awesome actors.
Enjoyed Collen Farrell movies

i like all movies about our military because without them we would not exist,david thomas ebell.our brave solders are the reason we became a great country,they deserve to be paid more and thanked more. david thomas ebell.