The Woodsman

This is one of those movies where every character it seems has either been molested at some point in their lives or is a molester. Pretty far-fetched and contrived to be enjoyed. Why can't the film-maker just tell a story rather... Full review

The Woodsman was an overall good movie. Kept you interested throughout and Kevin Bacon gives an incredible and believable performance. When you usually think of these kind of people, most peoples' first reaction is that they must be insane and sick... Full review

and I think it is a misinterpretation to say that this film glorifies the abusers. I think what this film does is take the viewer into the mind of an addict/abuser and painfully watch his interactions with others hoping he will... Full review

I generally don't write reviews but after watching this movie, I was compelled to do so. Even though Kevin Bacon plays a pedophile, you cannot help but feel sympathy for him. His struggle is deep and even when he's tempted, he... Full review

Amazing to try and put this out to the viewing public.A very scary premise.The "human factor" was a hard reality.To be in this mans mind was the,I think,what was trying to be portrayed and it made me think in ways I'd... Full review

A harsh, profound, thought-provoking film for mature audiences only. The acting was fantastic- the direction wonderful. I don't have much to say on the negative side...this was one of the best movies I have seen this year. If you can handle... Full review

People should think twice before they judge someone. This movie was one of the best EVER and no one did it better than Kevin Bacon and no one could. "His Eye IS On The Sparrow." Not everything out there is outright... Full review

The critics may like it, they tend to like unpleasant movies. Stay away! Not because of the topic, but it is just a bad movie. The acting is ok but it is just pointless, trite and very dull.... Full review

This movies was disturbing. The story was slow and the overall tone of the movie was very dark. The ending is horrible and I would recommend that you not waste your time on this movie. This is 2 hours of my... Full review

Obviously, none of the people who gave this movie rave reviews have ever been touched by sexual abuse as a child. It amazes me that people can make movies about things like this and portray it as acceptable in our society.... Full review

As Walter, a factory worker just released from prison after serving 12 years for sex with a minor, Bacon conveys both self-loathing and troubling passion with an admirable selflessness and lack of vanity. It's a near-great performance, and Bacon is backed by a first-rate cast, including wife Kyra Sedgwick as his fellow factory worker and eventual lover Vickie, Benjamin Bratt as volatile brother-in-law Carlos and rappers Mos Def and Eve as nosey cop Sgt. Lucas and jealous co-worker Mary-Kay. ... Full Review

The Woodsman is a hopeful and gripping film that treats a difficult subject with brave sensitivity..... ... Full Review

n "The Woodsman," Nicole Kassell's lean, disturbing first film, Kevin Bacon plays Walter, who has just been released from prison after serving 12 years for molesting young girls. ... Full Review

Mos Def is slowly becoming an actor to watch, and his performance in The Woodsman shows that he's just get better with every role. And despite her proven acting abilities, the casting of Kyra Sedgwick (Bacon's real-life wife) does nothing to make the film any better. ... Full Review

It is a brave movie for all concerned.....Mos Def is very convincing.....while at times a tough watch, The Woodsman is a remarkable achievement.....Bacon executive produces and stars in The Woodsman , giving one of the best performances of his career after Mystic River (2003) and 1984 dancing movie Footloose (seriously)..... ... Full Review

This 1999 play by the American dramatist Steven Fechter has never been seen in Europe before; more familiar is Nicole Kassell's 2004 movie version, starring Kevin Bacon. ... Full Article

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Nicole Kassell's first major film depicts Kevin Bacon as Walter, a pedophile recently released from prison after 12 years, who moves back to his hometown and attempts to start a new life. ... Full Article

At the dark heart of The Woodsman lies a simple, piercing question: can paedophiles be cured?Rather than knock off a definitive answer, writer-director Nicole Kassell presents a sober but grubby story of ragged redemption. ... Full Article

Pedophile and his real life wife Kyra Sedgewick as a lesbian-esque , school of hard knocks type that is somehow drawn to Bacons Walter even after learning of his not so glamorous past. ... Full Article

Walter (Kevin Bacon) lives in a world perpetually gray. This much is revealed in the first frames of Nicole Kassell's The Woodsman , which show his transport from prison, where he's just completed a 12 year sentence, to Philadelphia. ... Full Article