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The Tiger's Tail

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Liam O'Leary (Brendan Gleeson) is a prosperous real estate tycoon who lives in Dublin with his wife, Jane (Kim Cattrall). Hoping to bring his profits and his career to new heights, Liam takes out a large bank loan with the prospect of building a new stadium. But, when his request for development is turned down by the city, his life stumbles into a downward spiral. More disturbing than his crippled assets is his mysterious double whom he keeps seeing around town.
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Ed Gonzalez Slant Magazine The Tiger's Tail, like Cassandra's Dream, prominently features a boat that is both symbol of financial attainment and emotional ruin; it also finds a master filmmaker defying the "show, don't tell" principle with almost crippling cynicism. Rated: 2/4 Dec 24, 2008 Full Review Anthony Quinn Independent (UK) John Boorman's tale of doppelgngers in Dublin would like very much to spook us, but keeps tripping over its loose script and bizarre plot lines. Rated: 2/5 Jun 8, 2007 Full Review Neil Smith BBC.com As tigers go, it's all growl and no teeth. Rated: 2/5 Jun 8, 2007 Full Review Dennis Schwartz Dennis Schwartz Movie Reviews The fanciful tale is too absurd to take seriously. Rated: C+ Jan 5, 2015 Full Review David Cornelius DVDTalk.com A messy but absorbing mystery. Rated: 3/5 Sep 7, 2009 Full Review Jules Brenner Cinema Signals Amateurish technical contrivance isn't this awkward, retro failure's only deficiency. Rated: 1/5 Aug 6, 2009 Full Review Read all reviews

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AeroBlitz B This was one of the most infuriating movies I've ever seen, It's filled to the brim with corny dialogue and writing that is so absurdly unrealistic it's almost funny. And it's a shame because this movie could've been great, the core theme of identity is fascinating but it's all gone to waste. The twin (which we don't even get a name for) is one of the most unlikable characters I've ever witnessed, I'm honestly not quite sure what they were trying to go for because I felt absolutely nothing but hate and disgust towards him. And the ending is just the cherry on top making it so that the main character Liam gives permission to the twin to essentially take over his life while he goes and lives somewhere else which is such a slap in the face because it is not deserved in the slightest, the twin is a terrible person and all he ever cared for was money (which was also his main motivation and the entire reason why he came to haunt Liam at all) and yet he gets to have his son and wife in the end. The only reason I'm willing to give this movie anything above a zero is because of Brendan Gleeson's incredible performance, he really gives it his all and makes the two twins feel so different from each other. It's a shame his talent was wasted on such a messy script. Rated 1.5 out of 5 stars 05/09/23 Full Review Audience Member Imbalanced but enjoyable social critique of a thriller--The Tiger's Tail is entertaining!! Rated 3 out of 5 stars 02/22/23 Full Review Audience Member (***): [img]http://images.rottentomatoes.com/images/user/icons/icon14.gif[/img] Rated 4 out of 5 stars 01/18/23 Full Review Audience Member Unexpected conclusion which lead away from the expected clique black and white plot. Work's well if you like the Physiological Thriller that makes your skin crawl. Or maybe I was just watching movies too late at night again. Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 02/12/23 Full Review Audience Member the sex and the city star seems miscast in this twinish double double pic. Rated 3 out of 5 stars 01/21/23 Full Review Audience Member An annoying mystery turns social drama. Rated 3 out of 5 stars 02/18/23 Full Review Read all reviews
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John Boorman

Director

Brendan Gleeson

Liam

Kim Cattrall

Jane

Brian Gleeson

Connor

Sinead Cusack

Oona

Ciarán Hinds

Father Andy

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Synopsis Liam O'Leary (Brendan Gleeson) is a prosperous real estate tycoon who lives in Dublin with his wife, Jane (Kim Cattrall). Hoping to bring his profits and his career to new heights, Liam takes out a large bank loan with the prospect of building a new stadium. But, when his request for development is turned down by the city, his life stumbles into a downward spiral. More disturbing than his crippled assets is his mysterious double whom he keeps seeing around town.
Director
John Boorman
Producer
John Boorman
Screenwriter
John Boorman
Production Co
Merlin Films, Irish Film Board
Rating
R (Brief Drug Content|A Scene of Sexuality)
Genre
Drama
Original Language
English
Release Date (Streaming)
Jul 20, 2016
Runtime
1h 46m
Sound Mix
Dolby Digital
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