A very strange, nearly plotless film, 'Wild Tigers I Have Known" is the story of Logan, an introverted teenage boy who has hardly any friends and spends most of his time alone. His life changes when he starts spending time with Rodeo Walker, a more popular student.
Logan, who was enamored with Rodeo even before they became friends, is attracted to him, but Rodeo doesn't return his affections. Still obsessed with him, he creates a female alter ego, Leah, and calls Rodeo up. However, Logan gets in too deep when he agrees to meet Rodeo as Leah in a cave to have sex. Meanwhile, word is getting around at school that Logan is a 'fag' and he is harassed by his peers.
This movie as very nice cinematography, and Logan is an interesting protagonist. The problem is, it is terribly slow and at times rambles with confusing, unnecessary fantasy sequences. At some points it's just everyday, with Logan interacting with others, and all of a sudden weird music starts playing and a giant digital spider starts crawling on Rodeo's face!
Some of the symbolism (For instance the literal and figurative 'tigers' of the title) is understandable and provocative, but some imagery leaves you wondering if Cam Archer, the director, in fact put it there to fill up screen time.
I would not recommend this to a viewer unless they enjoy artsy, unusual films. It is not a good film for people who like fast-paced, mainstream type movies that actually have plots. I compared it to a less depressing "The Living and the Dead" with a gay teenage boy as the protagonist instead of a twitchy, overprotected schizophrenic man. It was definitely interesting, but I am unlikely to be in a rush to see it again. (Rated NR)
Logan, who was enamored with Rodeo even before they became friends, is attracted to him, but Rodeo doesn't return his affections. Still obsessed with him, he creates a female alter ego, Leah, and calls Rodeo up. However, Logan gets in too deep when he agrees to meet Rodeo as Leah in a cave to have sex. Meanwhile, word is getting around at school that Logan is a 'fag' and he is harassed by his peers.
This movie as very nice cinematography, and Logan is an interesting protagonist. The problem is, it is terribly slow and at times rambles with confusing, unnecessary fantasy sequences. At some points it's just everyday, with Logan interacting with others, and all of a sudden weird music starts playing and a giant digital spider starts crawling on Rodeo's face!
Some of the symbolism (For instance the literal and figurative 'tigers' of the title) is understandable and provocative, but some imagery leaves you wondering if Cam Archer, the director, in fact put it there to fill up screen time.
I would not recommend this to a viewer unless they enjoy artsy, unusual films. It is not a good film for people who like fast-paced, mainstream type movies that actually have plots. I compared it to a less depressing "The Living and the Dead" with a gay teenage boy as the protagonist instead of a twitchy, overprotected schizophrenic man. It was definitely interesting, but I am unlikely to be in a rush to see it again. (Rated NR)
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