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Tigerland (2000)
Tigerland: Full of drama and views on American army life
A hidden early 2000s movie that I had only recently found. Starring Colin Farrell, I had to check the film out and see what it is about.
Tigerland is an okay film about being a 'grunt' in a US army training barracks (note: this is set in the 70s). The look of the film throws you off at first, thinking your watching a early 80s film and it helps add to the roughness of the characters and setting.
If you're looking for an all out war film, then you will not find it here. This film is set and based around going through basic training for the Vietnam war. The characters all manage to show their young age and bravado while still having moments of empathy, anger, happiness and fear.
The main character, Colin Farrell does an alright job playing an American, a Texan at that too but falls a little short with the accent being a bit heavy. He portrays a cocky yet confident cadet,who shows he's not here to play by the army rules, yet has empathy to his fellow comrades and the impeding approach of war.
The shots thorughout the film are jagged and brash, which helps transport you into the setting of what the characters are going through. Joel Schumacher has always been loose with how he approaches his shots and Tigerland is no different.
Tigerland falls short to grab your attention throughout the movie, only having a handful of dramatic/exciting moments. Tigerland is no Full Metal Jacket but it does allow you a small glimpse into the training at a US Army barracks.
Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter (2012)
A different tale on the life of Abraham Lincoln.
This movie was surprisingly entertaining, which I doubted when I saw the trailer. It begins slow but steadily gains speed throughout the film. Though it doesn't get as good as a good vampire film should, it offers a fictional story with a non-fictional setting and characters. Benjamin Walker gives a good performance as the president who believes in vampires. Dominic Cooper as Henry was OK but could of been better. Mary Elizabeth Winstead I believe was miscast in her role as Mary Todd, she was too young for me too believe her as an older Mary Todd. Other than that the film was generally entertaining if leading away to boring conversation parts. The fight scenes are done well and the weapon of choice: An Axe, which is well used in this film. If you like Abraham Lincoln and you like Vampires then you will love this movie!. Thanks for reading and enjoy the Film.