Benjamin Bratt, Carlos Leon, David Alan Grier
A pedophile returns to his hometown after 12 years in prison and attempts to start a new life.
DVD Release Date: April 12, 2005
Stats: 988 reviews
really well made film. it's short but packs a punch. kevin bacon plays a kiddy fiddler that's just got out of prison and is trying to mend his ways. along the way there's some interfering people, some temptation and a new woman in his life. it's filmed well and the director creat...( read more)
Whilst taking on a theme that people usually unite together in hatred against, Kevin Bacon takes on the brave part in possibly his best performance of his career.
Not an easy subject to tackle, especially when we are seeing it from the flip side of the coin, yet the storyline ...( read more)
It's a shame this film went unnoticed. It's so disturbing and awakening. Kevin Bacon gives his greatest performance.
what a great disturbing movie, you're constantly questioning Bacons character, will he, won't he? Amazing performances by husband wife team bacon and sedgwick
After twelve years in prison, Walter arrives in an unnamed city, moves into a small apartment across the street from an elementary school, gets a job at a lumberyard, and mostly keeps to himself. A quiet, guarded man, Walter finds unexpected solace from Vickie, a tough-talking wo...( read more)
At times, this film attempts to simplify the subject matter too much for my liking. It's too manipulative, too narrow, and as a result it loses the conviction of its characters. Nevertheless, there are individual moments of strength and insight that stand out. Nicole Kassell cont...( read more)
Very intense. Nicely done movie. It made me wish to believe in things like that, in human beings, in second chances... I wish I did believe... Probably Bacon's best work.
You know someone can really write a story when they make you feel sorry for a pedophile. Easily Kevin Bacon's greatest performance. An understated portrayal that hits on all cylinders.
Intense, intelligent and superbly acted. full review
Bacon is a strong and subtle actor, something that is often said but insufficiently appreciated. Here he employs all of his art. full review
If the trappings feel stilted, the performances keep the film on track. full review
It's Bacon who overcomes all obstacles. This underrated actor, who never got the props he deserved for Mystic River, has found the role of his career. full review
Never comes alive as a story in itself--not even when Bacon nearly lures a young girl onto his lap. full review
Nicole Kassell's lean, disturbing first film stars Kevin Bacon as a child molester struggling to re-enter society after 12 years in prison. full review
An engrossing film with an amazing performance by Kevin Bacon.I watched it several times,having worked with pedophiles and their victims for many years.It was exceptionally well researched and has incredible depth-a good primer for those who want to try and understand the non -violent pedophile.
The main character tries to supress his urges toward children,but it is similar to a heterosexual supressing the primary sexual urge-or likewise, the homosexual.Pedophiles main sexual interest are children.There is a very high recidivism rate because many believe that it is impossible to change one's true sexual orientation.They are arroused by images of normal children at play or doing normal child behaviour.The real danger in this type of offender is that on a deep level,they believe that they love the child and that they are not child abusers,because they do not inflict physical pain.However,they cause extreme emotional trauma in the seduction and betrayal of trust.
this really does provoke, big time. I like the fact that it doesent tell you what to think, it does not force you to have sympathy with the main character, and it gives you a chance to dislike/ understand all of the characters in the film - and their acts. Some scenes are enormous poweful in a painful way, and kevin does a good job in the way he let us feel his struggling and anxiety.
I have to say that even though it is controversial I think people should see this movie. Just give this film a chance.
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