Tigerland

Hit and miss director Joel Schumacher ("Phone Booth") proves that he's capable of great work with a gritty anti-war movie featuring largely unknown actors; it was Colin Farrell's big break. Set in the Army's Fort Polk Boot Camp during the waning days of the Viet Nam war, the story follows the experiences of Bozz (Farrell) as the most problematic and resentful soldier you've ever seen.
Cinematographer Matthew Libatique ("Requiem For A Dream") captures the raw immediacy of Ross Klavan's fact-based script. "Tigerland" broke the mold for what a war movie could be, and was shot entirely on 16mm film. Features include an in-depth audio commentary by Joel Schumacher, Colin Farrell's energetic audition reels, a short making-of featurette, theatrical trailer, and English and Spanish subtitles. Aspect ratio is anamorphic widescreen 1.85.1. Robust sound reproduction is presented in Dolby Digital 5.1. (Movie - Five Stars, DVD Features - Five Stars) Rated R 127 mins. (20th Century Fox)