Review of The Woodsman (2004) by Jens S — 10 Dec 2007
The very calm, serious and touching movie about a pedophile trying to live a normal life after prison. While there isn't much happening in the course of the 80 minutes as we watch Walter's troubled attempts of a normal life, it is Kevin Bacon's vulnerable and very convincing performance that carries the film.
Especially Walter's second meeting with a girl in the park is an extremely strong scene and makes a big point for this being one of Bacon's best performances of his career. While it might be debatable if a pedophile is as aware of his wrong-doings and trying to mend his way as Walter is, the movie at least makes sure to show that they are humans too and sometimes might deserve a second chance.
A gloomy movie, but not without hope. Worth seeing.
This review of The Woodsman (2004) was written by Jens S on 10 Dec 2007.
The Woodsman has generally received positive reviews.
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