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)
The Woodsman
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The Woodsman
Benjamin Bratt, Carlos Leon, David Alan Grier, Eve, Gina Philips
A pedophile returns to his hometown after 12 years in prison and attempts to start a new life.
Id: 10894049
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Recent Reviews
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June 2, 2009
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May 17, 2009
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) -
July 23, 2008
It's a shame this film went unnoticed. It's so disturbing and awakening. Kevin Bacon gives his greatest performance.
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May 15, 2008
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
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February 20, 2008
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)
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December 19, 2009
Different subject and good construction. K.Bacon is already involved few films which have similar subject related to kids.
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December 8, 2009
Disturbing and interesting. Always nice to see this husband and wife work together.
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November 22, 2009
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)
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August 19, 2009
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.
