Welcome to Tigerland, the second worse place on Earth. Tigerland is the US Army's stateside version of Vietnam, utilized for soldier training before shipping out. This movie focuses on the moral battles that soldiers face towards inflicting harm upon another human being. Revealing the means by which some individuals try to seek a discharge from the armed forces, mental instability, hardship, or personal injury which would prevent them from performing their duties as a soldier.
The shaky camera does make the film difficult to watch during some scenes, however it does add to the realism of the plot. A 'B' film most definitely, but a movie that deserved more attention then it got. Starring Colin Farrell, as Pvt. Roland Bozz, he takes on the role as 'Platoon Sgt.' In this role, he acts as the 'go to' guy for all of the other's needs. When anyone wishes to get out of the military, he will try to help them find a way. He doesn't do anything against the rules, he just *knows* the rules (UCMJ) well enough to help the guys read between the lines.
One of my favorite movies, a different perspective on the war as it all takes place on US territory. If you enjoy war movies, this is a good one. If you have ever served, I guarantee you have met a guy like Bozz before, you will either love him or hate him.
The shaky camera does make the film difficult to watch during some scenes, however it does add to the realism of the plot. A 'B' film most definitely, but a movie that deserved more attention then it got. Starring Colin Farrell, as Pvt. Roland Bozz, he takes on the role as 'Platoon Sgt.' In this role, he acts as the 'go to' guy for all of the other's needs. When anyone wishes to get out of the military, he will try to help them find a way. He doesn't do anything against the rules, he just *knows* the rules (UCMJ) well enough to help the guys read between the lines.
One of my favorite movies, a different perspective on the war as it all takes place on US territory. If you enjoy war movies, this is a good one. If you have ever served, I guarantee you have met a guy like Bozz before, you will either love him or hate him.
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