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When Wheaton County's Sheriff Barnum (Lance Henriksen) is called to investigate the death of an old man at a remote farmhouse, he discovers the man's albino grandson (Sean Patrick Flanery) hiding in the basement. Nicknamed 'Powder' due to his white skin, the teenager is taken to a local home run by Jessie Caldwell (Mary Steenburgen). Together with local teacher Donald Ripley (Jeff Goldblum), she discovers that Powder possesses high intelligence and supernatural powers.
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40 of 41 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
This film is absolutely beautiful. It's highly intelligent, and hugely emotional. The story centres around Powder, a 17 year old boy with alabaster skin, red eyes and childlike innocence. He's also human electrolysis and evolved way beyond our comprehension.
The film is filled with angry people who vent their self-loathing and psychological malaise on Powder - but these people only serve to highlight the warmth and loveliness of three adults who take Powder under their wings, primarily Jeff Goldblum, who is a revelation.
An air of tragedy follows Powder around like a shadow, and Mary Steenburgen's character says it best with: "I don't know if there's a place in this world for someone as beautiful as you..."
There are scenes in Powder that will make you desperately sad, and you may question your own reactions to people, but it's an incredible film. In terms of emotional impact, and general plot-line (in a very round about sort of way), it's vaguely similar to The Green Mile. The final scene is so powerful, it straddles the line between uplifting and heart-breaking and it's hard to know which way to fall.
How much you get from this film really depends on how comfortable you are with psychological and emotional depth, but there's no denying its power and ability to provoke introspection and thought.
The film is filled with angry people who vent their self-loathing and psychological malaise on Powder - but these people only serve to highlight the warmth and loveliness of three adults who take Powder under their wings, primarily Jeff Goldblum, who is a revelation.
An air of tragedy follows Powder around like a shadow, and Mary Steenburgen's character says it best with: "I don't know if there's a place in this world for someone as beautiful as you..."
There are scenes in Powder that will make you desperately sad, and you may question your own reactions to people, but it's an incredible film. In terms of emotional impact, and general plot-line (in a very round about sort of way), it's vaguely similar to The Green Mile. The final scene is so powerful, it straddles the line between uplifting and heart-breaking and it's hard to know which way to fall.
How much you get from this film really depends on how comfortable you are with psychological and emotional depth, but there's no denying its power and ability to provoke introspection and thought.
8 of 8 people found the following review helpful
Format:VHS Tape
This movie takes the viewer on a roller-coaster of emotions from the barely believable to the totally acceptable. The star performances are held up by a wonderful newcomer in the title role and equalled only by the powerful film score of Jerry Goldsmith. This is a must see movie for any persom who has ever spent any amount of time being different from those around him/her.
7 of 7 people found the following review helpful
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Format:VHS Tape
This film really makes you think hard about yourself and then how humans have become. Everyone should be made to watch this amazing film to realise that although we're advancing fast maybe we're losing the really important part of ourselves that makes us human.
Powder lifts you in a sad way -watch it to see what I mean. Once watched , never forgotten!!
Powder lifts you in a sad way -watch it to see what I mean. Once watched , never forgotten!!
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4.0 out of 5 stars
Good film
I really liked this film, it was deep and very touching however I felt the end let it down somewhat as it felt like it ended prematurely but still a good watch
Published 4 months ago by Sleepingsiam
5.0 out of 5 stars
I loved this DVD
If you would like a family DVD then this is it. Great price and recommended to all the family. Just get lots of tissues you will need them.
Published 4 months ago by sam
5.0 out of 5 stars
Powder
An Uplifting must see film. Top notch cast means you won't be let down watching this highly acclaimed film. Watch it.
Published 4 months ago by Maureen
5.0 out of 5 stars
Powder
I absolutely love this movie. It has been a favorite since the first time I saw it. This movie is profoundly thought provoking and beautifully acted. Read more
Published 5 months ago by Natural Yo
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great buy .
Wanted this DVD for a while when a spotted it on amazon got it at fair price so happy all round .
Published 6 months ago by john hague
5.0 out of 5 stars
Wonderful film
What a wonderful Film, it is one of the best emotional and moving stories I have ever seen on dvd I can't recommend it enough. Read more
Published 7 months ago by G. Wilson
5.0 out of 5 stars
Another success!
I purchased this film for my step-daughter as she really wanted this film and could not get it through the local stores. Read more
Published 9 months ago by Mr. M. K. Johnson
2.0 out of 5 stars
Really Like the Idea - Just the Execution not There for Me
I watched the film yesterday.
It's a very interesting story and I did find it moving but I think maybe it wasn't so well written. Read more
It's a very interesting story and I did find it moving but I think maybe it wasn't so well written. Read more
Published 16 months ago by Ruth B
5.0 out of 5 stars
unique powder
Powder is one of the strange films that exists outside the usual motivations and work of the actors and director involved. Read more
Published 22 months ago by Mr. Robert Kelly
2.0 out of 5 stars
Not really worth it
This film is incredibly sentimental. Almost sickeningly so. Powder, as the put-upon genius misunderstood by society, quickly becomes a one-trick pony. Read more
Published 23 months ago by Rusty
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