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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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23 of 23 people found the following review helpful
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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.
11 of 11 people found the following review helpful
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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
8 of 8 people found the following review helpful
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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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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 25 days ago by Paul A Corello
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 1 month ago by Tartan viewer
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 7 months ago by Raymond Gilbert
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 8 months ago by Elizabeth
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 11 months ago by Paul H
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 14 months ago by S. Hyde
The Woodsman
I have always know the Kevin Bacon is a good actor, and in this movie shows it to everybody. He is compelling, he is full of sadness, and he plays on all his strings for his... Read more
Published 20 months ago by Knut Langholm
Controversial and immensely powerful
One of the most underrated films of 2004, this subtle but powerful independent film stars Kevin Bacon as Walter, a convicted paedophile out of jail after serving 12 years for the... Read more
Published 23 months ago by Ernie
Phenomenal
This film is quite simply what it says in the title. One of the best performances I have ever seen by Kevin Bacon (or anyone), this film accomplished in its characterisations, and... Read more
Published on 3 May 2010 by M. Poxon
Bit weird...but good
This film is weird.While watching this film i did feel a bit disturbed.The story line is well written...Do we feel sorry for kevin bacon or do we hate him ? Read more
Published on 8 Oct 2008 by David Byrne
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