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Kevin Bacon gives one of the best, most nuanced performances of his career in The Woodsman, a daring and thought-provoking drama he co-produced with his wife, Kyra Sedgwick. In portraying a convicted pedophile named Walter, recently released from prison and struggling to rebuild his life, Bacon and writer-director Nicole Kassell (making her feature-film debut) do a remarkable job of exploring all facets of this troubling yet very human character, from his continuing criminal impulses to the despair he feels over having to conceal his horrible past. Sedgwick costars as the one woman who appears willing to accept Walter, secrets and all, and while The Woodsman takes a few regrettable shortcuts in illustrating Walter's quest for the good man he can be, the film deserves to be seen and discussed as a provocative yet admirably humane study of an individual whom society may too quickly label a "monster." The film allows for different interpretations, and that complexity--along with Bacon's performance--makes it worthy of a wide and hopefully understanding audience. --Jeff Shannon, Amazon.com
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Kevin Bacon stars as Walter, a convicted sex offender who has returned to his hometown after 12 years in prison and is attempting to start a new life. He remains guarded but finds solace with Vickie, a tough-talking woman who doesn’t judge him for his past history. But there are those around him who never allow him to escape his past as well as fighting his own inner demons.
THE WOODSMAN is a provocative but compelling debut from director Nicole Kassell. Touching on similar themes addressed in L.I.E, and the Oscar-winning Mystic River (which also featured Bacon), the film has provided Bacon with a career best, creating an astounding, moving performance that has earned him universal praise. After twenty years in the business, it is further proof that he has now established himself as a character actor of incredible intensity and versatility.
There is also a remarkable support from a sterling cast which includes , Kyra Sedgwick (Mrs Kevin Bacon) (Singles; Born On The Fourth Of July), Benjamin Bratt (Traffic; Clear And Present Danger) and hip-hop artist Mos Def (Monster’s Ball; The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy) with hip-hop giant, Damon Dash, on board as executive producer. Tartan’s THE WOODSMAN has enhanced picture quality and comes packed with added extras including a number of cast interviews exclusive to the UK.
DVD extras include: Tartan exclusive interviews with Kevin Bacon, Kyra Sedgwich, director Nicole Kassell, and executive producer Damon Dash. Also featuring: deleted scene and extended scenes, ‘Getting it made’ documentary; audio commentary with Nicole Kassell
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13 of 13 people found the following review helpful
By L. KELLY
Format:DVD
A controversial subject but done well. Bacon is excellent in the role. You want to feel sorry for him but you can't forget what he has done, what he possibly could do again. A moving portrayal of a man trying to be better. It doesn't gloss over the subject, it won't be for everyone because of the subject matter but if you can handle it,a damn good film
25 of 26 people found the following review helpful
By Jason Mills
VINE™ VOICE
Format:DVD
The film depicts the difficulty of living with aberrant sexual desires, and the added burden of universal contempt. To my mind, it's pointing out what we never hear said: if we actually want sex offenders to stop, we need to make a space in society for those of them that try to change, because our blanket condemnation only increases the likelihood of more child abuse. Bacon is excellent. One reviewer here complains that the film isn't brave enough; well, it's a heck of a lot braver than anything else that's come out of Hollywood on the topic. More like this.
10 of 10 people found the following review helpful
By W. Rodick
TOP 500 REVIEWER
Format:DVD
This is Kevin Bacon's film. The story buys our attention through a sensitive if not tentative account of his actual crime. Bacon manages to pull-off a degree of: 'okay let's see where you go' from the viewer. You might consider the plot solution as trite or pure Hollywood but it is of interest. I suspect the route to his redemption was necessary for the film's mainly USA audience.
It is very difficult to watch at times and one policeman's description of a crime was particulary harrowing.
There is balance in the film but its Bacon's portrayal of a man alone with his cruel past that just manages to keep you watching. Hard work but worth a visit.
It is very difficult to watch at times and one policeman's description of a crime was particulary harrowing.
There is balance in the film but its Bacon's portrayal of a man alone with his cruel past that just manages to keep you watching. Hard work but worth a visit.
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3.0 out of 5 stars
Controversial Subject Handled Delicately
Without giving away the plot too much, this film centres on a convicted sex offender reintegrating into society and covers some of the ways 'normal' situations are handled by a man... Read more
Published 4 months ago by L.S. Prenton
4.0 out of 5 stars
humane and worthwhile
The director and actors deserve credit for daring to make this film, particularly Kevin Bacon, who stood to lose a lot, I imagine, by being involved. Read more
Published 4 months ago by schumann_bg
5.0 out of 5 stars
Brilliant film
Very good handling of a very tricky subject. Somewhat uncomfortable to watch in places, and the ending is a bit too 'feel good', but you get the point. Read more
Published 5 months ago by Kate Storey
2.0 out of 5 stars
Italian language DVD
This is feedback on the product not the film. This DVD came from Italy and took two weeks to arrive. Read more
Published 5 months ago by Bert
5.0 out of 5 stars
great film with thought provoking incite
What thought provoked moments I experienced when viewing this film; allowing me to realise how much tolerance we still need to learn, individually and as a society.
Published 12 months ago by Paul A Corello
1.0 out of 5 stars
Revolting
I am appalled at the positive reviews of this movie. A totally unrealistic plot (like this guy would receive sanctuary anywhere, let alone the arms of a grown woman) and... Read more
Published 12 months ago by Tartan viewer
5.0 out of 5 stars
Fantastic performances especially Kevin Bacon
The Woodsman is an amazing achievement. It takes a very special kind of actor to create an anti-hero that makes you hate and pity them all at once. Read more
Published 19 months ago by Raymond Gilbert
4.0 out of 5 stars
pleasingly unpleasent but good
an honest film with such a powerful message and great cast,yet not everyone will approve of this but its a force to be reconed with???
Kevin Bacon is fantastic
Kevin Bacon is fantastic
Published 20 months ago by Elizabeth
2.0 out of 5 stars
Enthralling but over to quick with no real ending
OK I liked this film. Kevin Bacon's nostrils are huge though. Started well and the whole film was good but was supsired when it ended so abruptly it seemed. Read more
Published 22 months ago by Paul H
3.0 out of 5 stars
A very sincere film let down by poor writing.
The Woodsman is a sincere film bringing a difficult subject to public attention.
Kevin Bacon plays a convicted child molester just released from 12 years in prison who is... Read more
Kevin Bacon plays a convicted child molester just released from 12 years in prison who is... Read more
Published on 12 Mar 2011 by S. Hyde
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