Tiger 24

TIGER 24 shows us the delicate balance between man and an alpha predator trying to live in harmony. I was captivated immediately by the opening shot. I became riveted as the story unfolded. The film follows Ustad, a dominant male tiger, who may have been wrongfully accused of killing men who wandered into his territory. And the debate of which is the correct action to take. TIGER 24 does an exceptional job of giving the multiple viewpoints with a fair and even hand. Regardless of who the viewer sides with, everyone can agree that we as humans must do our very best to preserve, protect and respect our planet's endangered species. Director Warren Pereira has made a powerful film on a sensitive subject in a beautiful way.

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I was lucky to catch TIGER 24 on the Big Screen during its US Theatrical Release. For me that was at the cinemas a Living Room Theaters in Boca Raton, Florida.

Although the story of T24 is ultimately the most moving part of the film seeing the unguarded footage of wild tigers in a theater made for additional impact. In fact I have never seen such strong footage of tigers in the wild.

The story telling holds your interest. Just when you think the Director Warren Pereira is taking you down a pro-activist path as so many docs do he tactfully pulls you into the POV of the government who declare T24 to be a man-eater.

A great watch for anyone who loves a great story but a must watch for doc lovers and natural history lovers. This is not wall paper like OUR PLANET and PLANET EARTH, this is riveting film-making with backdrop of gorgeous natural history footage.

I really was fortunate to find Tiger 24, with no publicity or release on a major platform like Netflix or HBO it is hard to find. I found it only by luck as a friend of mine pointed it out, raved about it and pushed me to watch it. I am very glad that I was one of the few fortunate enough to see this well crafted and enthralling film that presents a lot of questions not just on Tigers in the wild but also our humanity. The film opens new complexities on conservation not just for the diverse creatures and ecosystems that we share this earth with but also ourselves. Initially I thought this film would be standard nature doc, a film documenting the life of a few tigers in the wild of India and the struggles that these creatures have in our modern world but this film is much more that that. This film is a murder mystery, a legal thriller and a historical review.

First a technical review of the film.

Cinematography: The cinematography is unparalleled, every shot in this film is well crafted and could stand out on its own. The effect of this is that it really draws you in and keeps you engaged. The use of warm browns is even and well incorporated throughout. There are multiple shots that are just breathtaking. I wish I could have seen this film in the theatres as it would have been incredible to see some of these shots on a big screen. I would also highlight to watch this film if you are watching it digitally not through a web browser as it will be capped at 480p due to streaming capping. Make sure you see this film in at least 1080p.

Sound: The sound is crisp and clear throughout even during interviews and discussions that are far from the camera. A lot of work was done to keep sound levels consistent and clear throughout. If you have Dolby 5.1 you are in for a treat, the jungle will come alive.

Editing: The editing in this film is tight, each scene is given just the right amount of space to convey the idea presented while keeping the audience interested.

Music: Top tier soundtrack, very modern and a great mix of intense vibrational sections, gentle piano melodies and harmonious orchestral pieces that feed each moment of the film beautifully.

Now for the story itself, Tiger 24 as stated above is not a nature documentary and I think the film maker originally intended it to be that but it turns into so much more. There is a very nice historical section that reviews the history of Tiger conservation in India which really enlightened me on the subject. The history of Tiger conservation in India could be a whole separate film but Tiger 24 is able to give the highlights very well. The interviews are very interesting, its really amazing how the filmmaker was able to transition from English speaking, to Hindi speaking with subtitles and back again so smoothly. The interview with Valmik Thapar is exceptional, when I first saw the trailer he came across as a rough egotistical alarmist but his interview really opened my eyes to a realistic standpoint for the issue of Tiger conservation and he became one of my favorite characters in the film. The whole movie evolves beautifully from initial fascination of tigers through investigation of key events and poignant conclusion. I highly recommend Tiger 24, if you give it 5 mins I guarantee it will pull you in and you won't regret it.

I have been tracking TIGER 24 for a decade because I know the filmmaker Warren Pereira and the ordeal that this project has been for him. Although I have seen snippets of his rough cut over the years I was not always sure if all the work, time and money he put into it was worth it. But now having seen the finished film and being so moved by the story, the top-notch cinematography and the message I do believe that his efforts were worth it. TIGER 24 is a compelling watch but also an important watch for those concerned about the future health of Mother Nature. Congratulations to Warren Pereira and the team behind TIGER 24.

If you haven't already seen it do yourself a favour watch Warren Pereira's Tiger 24. Seriously one of the best documentaries I have seen in a long while. It's not leading. Tiger 24 is probably one of the best arguments for responsible conservation. It broaches a controversial subject with great humanity. The film sheds lights on the many obstacles the conservation movement faces. Truly one of the greats. Warren's investigative handling of the subject asks the relevant important questions and seeks to gain insight from all sides. Tiger 24 educates it's audience into the nuances of India's conservation efforts. The cinematography is breathtaking. The questions asked are poignant. One can't help but feel sympathetic to both the tigers, and the victims. It's a documentary I know I'll watch multiple times. Available on Apple TV, Amazon Prime and other streaming services.