Redefines the "anti-war" movie.

Rating: 10/10 (26 September 2001)

Fierce and immaginative tale of survival as a group of Army recruits (in basic training) endure the demanding (and degrading) instruction of their drill sergeants before entering the last part of training - an area known as "Tigerland", which is a simulation version of Vietnam. Director Joel Schumacher used a hand held camera to film the movie and how he handles the direction is terrific. Colin Farrell is sensational here and he fits the mold of Mel Gibson ("Lethal Weapon") and John Cassavetes ("The Dirty Dozen"). Matthew Davis, who was one of the bright spots in "Urban Legends:Final Cut", delivers another fine performance. Matthew Libatique's eye-catching photography and Nathan Larson's glistening score also caught my attention right away. "Tigerland" redefines the "anti-war" movie.