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Special Features
- An Introduction from Terry Gilliam
- Commentary by Terry Gilliam and screenwriter Tony Grisoni
- "Getting Gilliam" featurette by Vincenzo Natali with optional commentary by Terry Gilliam and Vincenzo Natali
- "The Making of Tideland" featurette
- Deleted scenes with commentary by Terry Gilliam
- "Filming Green Screen" with commentary by Terry Gilliam
- Interview with Terry Gilliam
- Interview with producer Jeremy Thomas
- Trailers
Editorial Reviews
A young girl (Jodelle Ferland) lives in a terrifying and gruesome world. When her father (Jeff Bridges) takes her away to a rural farmhouse, she finds herself in a bizarre fantasy world where only her dolls’ heads keep her company. When she meets a mentally damaged man and a tall ghost-like woman, the line between her imagination and reality quickly disappears. Tideland is a spine-chilling tale from the visionary mind of acclaimed director Terry Gilliam.
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122 of 127 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
This DVD has an introduction from Terry Gilliam at the beginning of the film, in it he says "I've got a confession to make, a lot of you aren't going to like this film." It's sad, but it's true, it's true because there are some very controversial scenes in the film, it's sad because a lot people won't be able to look past that, and see what a brilliant film this really is. No, these scenes don't have to be in the film, but maybe Gilliam's making a point about how we see the world; "If it's disturbing it's because it's innocent."
Tideland is the story of a little girl named Jeliza- Rose who travels to a small house in the country with her father, the film shows how she deals with her difficult life with imagination, the film's dark and disturbing, but ultimately optimistic.
There's a lot for Gilliam fans here, the camera angles, the odd fantasy elements and the strange dark humor.
This film could have been terrible if it hadn't been done properly, but the film stays interesting and gripping because of the connection Gilliam gives us to Jeliza-Rose.
I'm not here to judge, and if people don't like this film they're entitled to, but all I'm saying is give it a chance, because a fair few of you, like me, are going to love it for the beautiful film it is.
Tideland is the story of a little girl named Jeliza- Rose who travels to a small house in the country with her father, the film shows how she deals with her difficult life with imagination, the film's dark and disturbing, but ultimately optimistic.
There's a lot for Gilliam fans here, the camera angles, the odd fantasy elements and the strange dark humor.
This film could have been terrible if it hadn't been done properly, but the film stays interesting and gripping because of the connection Gilliam gives us to Jeliza-Rose.
I'm not here to judge, and if people don't like this film they're entitled to, but all I'm saying is give it a chance, because a fair few of you, like me, are going to love it for the beautiful film it is.
52 of 56 people found the following review helpful
REMEMBER ANDREW WYETH'S PAINTING OF A GIRL IN A FIELD LOOKING AT A LONELY HOUSE ON A HILL?
March 1, 2007
Format:DVD
WELL, THIS'S IT, only swirled with near-psychedelic images (beautifully shot) and a bizarre, unsettling and confounding story and characters seldom seen on screen. Akin to CITY OF LOST CHILDREN, it's touching and scary at the same time. Taboos abound.
Tideland is insane. Delusional. Disturbing. Frequently dizzying. Made to be more felt than understood. It left me roiling over its strange characters, images and (maybe) hidden meanings. Shed your preconceptions and prejudices, expect to be frustrated and confused; but in the end you'll feel more stirred than shaken. It's definitely a see and re-see to be appreciated kinda movie. (And definitely a love-it or hate-it movie. Totally formula-less.)
Perhaps it meant to be so-overtly over-the-edge; maybe Genius Gilliam unleashed his visual and conceptual elegance so extravagantly to reach raw depths. Maybe he was on something; whatever, this is an Experience. Good luck.
Tideland is insane. Delusional. Disturbing. Frequently dizzying. Made to be more felt than understood. It left me roiling over its strange characters, images and (maybe) hidden meanings. Shed your preconceptions and prejudices, expect to be frustrated and confused; but in the end you'll feel more stirred than shaken. It's definitely a see and re-see to be appreciated kinda movie. (And definitely a love-it or hate-it movie. Totally formula-less.)
Perhaps it meant to be so-overtly over-the-edge; maybe Genius Gilliam unleashed his visual and conceptual elegance so extravagantly to reach raw depths. Maybe he was on something; whatever, this is an Experience. Good luck.
99 of 115 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
This region 1 dvd really dropped the ball. The correct aspect ratio of the movie is 2.35:1, which is a dramatically wide picture. This dvd is 1.85:1, which has quite a bit of the picture cropped off. Nowhere on the package does it mention this, so if you're thinking you're getting to see the movie the way Gilliam intended, you are not. I can think of no reason this was done, and it is a true disservice to anyone who purchases this dvd. I hope a new edition is released in the future, but this version is a total waste of money.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
Worst movie I ever saw
I don't hate this movie because it was "disturbing". I hate this movie because it made me want to commit suicide after watching it. No joke... Read more
Published 2 months ago by Sarah Adams
Tideland: Gilliam's Biggest Dare
Terry Gilliam gave me, and the cinematic world in general, Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas, for which I am forever grateful. Read more
Published 3 months ago by Joseph Attaway
Movie that's made for Blu-Ray
This is another masterpiece of the sick and twisted fantasy film maker Terry Gilliam. This movie is not for people with short attention spans it takes a while for things to start... Read more
Published 4 months ago by Corky
Not the regular Terry Movie.
This movie is brilliant. The subject matter is disturbing but the filming is brilliant. If you are a fan of his other movies this might not be for you but watch with an open mind... Read more
Published 5 months ago by Martin Richardson
Disturbing & Haunting; I couldn't get this movie out of my head
A story full of horrific events that a little girl is forced to endure. It really is amazing how the director was able to show these experiences from the vantage point of someone... Read more
Published 7 months ago by TheStanton
Some of you will find this revolting but...
Comic, compelling, creepy.
The young star is just astonishing and if everything else were terrible, she would make it worth watching. Read more
The young star is just astonishing and if everything else were terrible, she would make it worth watching. Read more
Published 7 months ago by Yoga Punguin
tideland
the actor who has brain injury in his character is great he really does look like he has brain injury. Read more
Published 12 months ago by sean
Disturbing and left me rather speechless, but still amazing
I ordered the movie thinking it was a horror movie (amazon doesn't give a very good product description) since it mentioned "fantasy land" and "ghost" but its really like a mega... Read more
Published 16 months ago by Sarah
unique!
watch it (unless you hated Brazil)! for those of you worried about all the references to controversial and shocking, just remember: 1) it's only a film; 2) it's an out-and-out... Read more
Published 17 months ago by vta
It's all about perception
There are a lot of controversial reviews written about this movie. I learnt that the americans like to say "don't be judgemental". Read more
Published 18 months ago by Roman Guenter
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