Tigerland - May 17 - Blu-ray Forum

larry47591 · 03-14-2011, 02:59 AM

Tigerland Blu-ray

Tigerland Blu-ray Review

Rob71 · 03-15-2011, 12:57 PM

I will definitely be picking this up. This film completely snuck by me, saw it for the first time a year or so ago and loved it.

Travis · 03-15-2011, 02:03 PM

Never seen it. Will probably blind buy it. Worth it?

Also looking forward to The Hustler. Already got Platoon from Hong Kong, interested to see if Fox uses the same transfer.

JHas · 03-15-2011, 02:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Travis

Never seen it. Will probably blind buy it. Worth it?

Also looking forward to The Hustler. Already got Platoon from Hong Kong, interested to see if Fox uses the same transfer.

Yeah it's a very solid film. I bought it on DVD maybe 7-8 years ago at Target when it was on sale for maybe $5. I would say it's Colin Farrell's best acting by far.

HD Goofnut · 03-15-2011, 02:24 PM

This was definitely Farrell's first big film in the U.S. Of course it was Hart's War, Minority Report, and S.W.A.T. that really put him on the map.

Abitante Notte · 03-15-2011, 02:34 PM

Own the DVD. Haven't seen it in a while.

Todd_Gaines · 03-15-2011, 03:00 PM

I saw this one a long time ago before I even knew what a Colin Farrell was. From what I remember I really liked this film a lot. Would be worth a look again if the price was right.

Holmes · 03-16-2011, 10:37 PM

This is an entertaining, well-crafted movie. It'll obviously be remembered most for Colin Farrell's breakthrough role. I own the DVD. Wouldn't mind adding the BD to my collection in the future.

The transfer might disappoint a lot of people, though. VERY rough, shot-on-the-fly, documentary-esque cinematography here.

Canada · 03-17-2011, 05:10 AM

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Originally Posted by Holmes

This is an entertaining, well-crafted movie. It'll obviously be remembered most for Colin Farrell's breakthrough role. I own the DVD. Wouldn't mind adding the BD to my collection in the future.

The transfer might disappoint a lot of people, though. VERY rough, shot-on-the-fly, documentary-esque cinematography here.

I like the movie but this is one of the reasons I probably won't pick it up unless it's cheap. Although every movie benefits from an HD transfer.

One4Deuce · 05-25-2011, 03:50 AM

How had I never heard of this movie before? I'm a big fan of war movies and have liked many of Colin Farrell's movies.

Roy Batty · 05-25-2011, 05:29 AM

Joel Schumacher is almost universally derided now, and he certainly has provided quite a few reasons fot that, but this somber, austere movie turned out to be surprisingly solid.

pow · 05-26-2011, 04:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Holmes

The transfer might disappoint a lot of people, though. VERY rough, shot-on-the-fly, documentary-esque cinematography here.

I've got the UK Blu-Ray release of this and have to concede that it's far from impressive. Very flat picture which (to me) looks barely better than an upconverted DVD, but as stated this may well be down to the way it's shot.
Certainly miles behind the fantastic Thin Red Line and Platoon transfers.

Mr. Al · 05-26-2011, 07:32 AM

I can't find this title anywhere up here.

*edit*

Hmmm....

Future Shop might have some in stock. Checking it out tomorrow.

teamneedle · 05-26-2011, 05:18 PM

the blu-ray.com Tigerland Blu-ray Review is up-

the review calls batman forever "a massive failure"-

obviously not true, as it was a box office success although it is a not so great film-

his careless comments stopped me from continuing the read-

blu-ray.com needs to do a better job of preparing their staff- this place is a shade away from being a blog site instead of a respected blu-ray info source-

RodneyOz · 05-27-2011, 01:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by teamneedle

the blu-ray.com Tigerland Blu-ray Review is up-

the review calls batman forever "a massive failure"-

obviously not true, as it was a box office success although it is a not so great film-

his careless comments stopped me from continuing the read-

blu-ray.com needs to do a better job of preparing their staff- this place is a shade away from being a blog site instead of a respected blu-ray info source-

The review now says 'Batman & Robin' when referring to the 'massive failure'.

teamneedle · 05-27-2011, 06:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RodneyOz

The review now says 'Batman & Robin' when referring to the 'massive failure'.

interesting

Mobe1969 · 08-03-2011, 09:18 AM

Jeez I couldn't watch it. The transfer is low def and EE'd beyond belief. And the film itself. What a dick the main character is.

Drooch · 01-03-2013, 12:45 AM

This is one of the worst Blu transfers I've ever seen. I know it's 16mm but that ain't the problem - the DNR and edge enhancement are ridiculous, the text at the beginning of the film shows this, and it doesn't get much better. I think this could be a contender for the DVD being better. Can anyone compare?

rdodolak · 01-03-2013, 12:47 AM

Wow, didn't even realize this film received a blu-ray release over 1.5 years ago.

03-14-2011, 02:59 AM	#1
larry47591 Special Member Member since:Oct 2008 Location:Indiana Blu-ray collection:2368 Trading Score:12	Tigerland - May 17 Tigerland Blu-ray Tigerland Blu-ray Review Last edited by Deciazulado; 05-26-2011 at 05:35 PM.

03-15-2011, 12:57 PM	#2
Rob71 Blu-ray Knight Top contributor Member since:Aug 2007 Location:Florida Home Theater Gallery:13 Blu-ray collection:295 PS3 collection:13 Trading Score:5	I will definitely be picking this up. This film completely snuck by me, saw it for the first time a year or so ago and loved it. Now the real pain begins, Danny-boy. My Theater/Media Room.................................................. ............My Media Wall Cabinet(How To/DIY)

03-15-2011, 02:03 PM	#3
Travis Blu-ray Archduke Top contributor Member since:Nov 2008 Location:On the sofa Home Theater Gallery:19 Blu-ray collection:743 DVD collection:328 PS3 collection:5 Blu-ray reviews:3 Trading Score:6	Never seen it. Will probably blind buy it. Worth it? Also looking forward to The Hustler. Already got Platoon from Hong Kong, interested to see if Fox uses the same transfer. Marantz SR6004; UD5005; CD5003 B&W DM600 S3, LCR60 S3, ASW600 Toshiba Regza 32C3000G; Sony PS3 Epson PowerLite Home Cinema 5010 Elite Screens M106UWH-E24 Unwatched BDs: 37 Movies, 4 TV Seasons

03-15-2011, 02:24 PM	#5
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03-16-2011, 10:37 PM	#8
Holmes Senior Member Member since:Dec 2009 Location:Maryland Blu-ray collection:493 Blu-ray reviews:7	This is an entertaining, well-crafted movie. It'll obviously be remembered most for Colin Farrell's breakthrough role. I own the DVD. Wouldn't mind adding the BD to my collection in the future. The transfer might disappoint a lot of people, though. VERY rough, shot-on-the-fly, documentary-esque cinematography here. top five films of 2013 (so far) -- 1. Trance (Boyle) 2. The Great Gatsby (Luhrmann) 3. The Place Beyond the Pines (Cianfrance) 4. Side Effects (Soderbergh) 5. Spring Breakers (Korine)

03-15-2011, 02:34 PM	#6
Abitante Notte Active Member Member since:Nov 2010 Location:The Twilight Zone Blu-ray collection:105 PS3 collection:3	Own the DVD. Haven't seen it in a while.

03-15-2011, 03:00 PM	#7
Todd_Gaines Power Member Top contributor Member since:Jan 2011 Location:The AUG Blu-ray collection:443 DVD collection:9 PS3 collection:1 Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:9	I saw this one a long time ago before I even knew what a Colin Farrell was. From what I remember I really liked this film a lot. Would be worth a look again if the price was right.

05-25-2011, 03:50 AM	#10
One4Deuce Special Member Member since:Jul 2009 Location:Minnesota, USA Blu-ray collection:1240 PS3 collection:26 Trading Score:4	How had I never heard of this movie before? I'm a big fan of war movies and have liked many of Colin Farrell's movies.

05-25-2011, 05:29 AM	#11
Roy Batty Expert Member Member since:Oct 2009 Location:New York City Blu-ray collection:468 Blu-ray reviews:9	Joel Schumacher is almost universally derided now, and he certainly has provided quite a few reasons fot that, but this somber, austere movie turned out to be surprisingly solid.

05-26-2011, 07:32 AM	#13
Mr. Al Senior Member Member since:Jan 2008 Location:Alberta, Canada Blu-ray collection:1610	I can't find this title anywhere up here. edit Hmmm.... Future Shop might have some in stock. Checking it out tomorrow. PS3 (Bought Jan 1, 2008) Criterions on Blu: 108 HD-DVD: 14 Last edited by Mr. Al; 05-26-2011 at 07:35 AM.

05-26-2011, 05:18 PM	#14
teamneedle Active Member Member since:Oct 2009 Blu-ray reviews:2	the blu-ray.com Tigerland Blu-ray Review is up- the review calls batman forever "a massive failure"- obviously not true, as it was a box office success although it is a not so great film- his careless comments stopped me from continuing the read- blu-ray.com needs to do a better job of preparing their staff- this place is a shade away from being a blog site instead of a respected blu-ray info source-

08-03-2011, 09:18 AM	#17
Mobe1969 Blu-ray Guru Member since:Jan 2008 Location:Brisbane, Australia	Jeez I couldn't watch it. The transfer is low def and EE'd beyond belief. And the film itself. What a dick the main character is.

01-03-2013, 12:45 AM	#18
Drooch Member Member since:Mar 2011	This is one of the worst Blu transfers I've ever seen. I know it's 16mm but that ain't the problem - the DNR and edge enhancement are ridiculous, the text at the beginning of the film shows this, and it doesn't get much better. I think this could be a contender for the DVD being better. Can anyone compare?

01-03-2013, 12:47 AM	#19
rdodolak Blu-ray Ninja Top contributor Member since:Jul 2007 Blu-ray collection:1482 DVD collection:1136 PS3 collection:19 Trading Score:20	Wow, didn't even realize this film received a blu-ray release over 1.5 years ago.

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