Tideland

2005
R
2h

IMDb RATING

6.3/10

35K

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Dark Fantasy Drama Fantasy Horror

Because of the actions of her irresponsible parents, a young girl is left alone on a decrepit country estate and survives inside her fantastic imagination.Because of the actions of her irresponsible parents, a young girl is left alone on a decrepit country estate and survives inside her fantastic imagination.Because of the actions of her irresponsible parents, a young girl is left alone on a decrepit country estate and survives inside her fantastic imagination.

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IMDb RATING

6.3/10

35K

YOUR RATING

See production info at IMDbPro

Awards
- 1 win & 12 nominations total

Luke
(uncredited)

Mitch Cullin

Bus Passenger
(uncredited)

Harry Gilliam

Jerry
(uncredited)

Kent Nolan

Boy
(uncredited)

David Stefanyshyn

Train Passenger
(uncredited)

Director
- Terry Gilliam
Writers
All cast & crew
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Trivia
In an effort to promote the opening weekend of this film, director Terry Gilliam crashed the ticket line for The Daily Show (1996). He signed autographs, told jokes, and took photos with fans, holding a sign proclaiming: "Studio-less Film Maker, Family to Support, Will Direct for Food". He is quoted as saying, "This is the state of independent film making. You got to get out on the street and beg again. We have no shame anymore, just out on the streets hustling. The first weekend is everything, if it doesn't do well the first weekend, it dies."

Goofs
The map of Jutland misspells the West Jutland harbor city of Esbjerg as Ebsjerg.

Quotes
Queen Gunhilda: It's your daddy's fault you were the way you were, not mine. 'Cause I loved you... lip smackin' little junkie baby. Irritable and hyperactive, you was, just twitchin' and spasms and convulsions. Your daddy blew smoke in your face to keep you quiet; you know that, mm hmm. I think it what damaged you, well don't blame me, cuz. I breast fed you forever... Jeliza Rose you know I love you, don't you? I'm sorry baby, I'm gonna do something real nice for you real soon some day, I promise.... What the fuck are you doin'? How many times do I have to tell you to stay away from my chocolate, you little bitch?... Oh honey, I don't want you to leave me, Jeliza Rose. I can't get by without you, Jeliza Rose.

Connections
Featured in Siskel & Ebert: Man of the Year/Infamous/Little Children/Tideland/Alex Rider: Operation Stormbreaker/Deliver Us from Evil (2006)

Soundtracks
Van Gogh In Hollywood
Written by John Goodwin
(c) Queen's Knight Music BMI
Produced by Chris Pelonis
Vocals Performed by Jeff Bridges
Guitar Solo by Chris Pelonis
Courtesy of Ramp Records

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Review

Featured review

7/10

A Dark, Bizarre and Insane Trip of Terry Gilliam

When the dysfunctional Queen Gunhilda (Jennifer Tilly) dies of overdose, her daughter Jeliza-Rose (Jodelle Ferland) travels with her addicted father Noah (Jeff Bridges) to the old and abandoned house of Noah's mother in the country. While her father takes "a vacation" injecting drugs, Jeliza-Rose lives a world of fantasy with her heads of doll Sateen Lips, Glitter Gal, Mustique and Baby Blonde. Noah dies in his trip, and Jeliza-Rose meets the insane Dell (Janet McTeer) and her retarded brother Dickens (Brendan Fletcher), spending most of the time together.

I do not know whether Terry Gilliam was in an acid trip when he wrote the dark, bizarre and insane "Tideland", but it is one of the craziest movies I have ever seen. However, I liked the originality of the story. I could never guess the insanity of the next scene of this unpredictable film. I was also very impressed with the maturity and performance of Jodelle Ferland in her difficult lead work. This little girl is the story, and it is amazing and impressive, for example, the sequences with Jeliza-Rose preparing the dope of her father. The nightmarish atmosphere and the music score complete this original and unique journey to the irrational world of Terry Gilliam. My vote is seven.

Title (Brazil): "Contraponto" ("Counterpoint")