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Powder (1995)
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Cast
as Powder
as Jessie
as Barnum
as Donald
as Duncan
as John Box
as Maxine
as Lindsey
as Stipler
as Mitch
as Syke
as Zane
as Brennan
as Greg
as Emma
as Steven Barnum
as Mr. Kelloway
as Dr. Roth
as Dr. Deggan
as Paramedic
as Anna
as Arturo
as Nurse No. 1
as Doc. Assoc. No. 1
as Doc. Assoc. No. 2
as Nurse No. 2
Critic Reviews for Powder
All Critics (20) | Top Critics (5) | Fresh (10) | Rotten (10)
Performed to the hilt by Flanery and filmed with conviction by Victor Salva, the movie is finally too solemn to survive its pushy musical strings.
'90s sci-fi fantasy has violence, cursing.
Pretentious, uninvolving headscratcher that aims to be tragic and uplifting and falls way short; the only thing it'll lift is your butt from your seat midway through the film.
Okay drama, could have been more moving
Interesting film that's just a little too much like an expanded X Files episode
Offbeat drama about a mystic with strange powers and a compassionate service of others.
Audience Reviews for Powder
A beautiful movie. One of my faves..
Super Reviewer
An average Sci Fi Drama film about a strange boy who has superpowers and who is an albino. Directed by Victor Salva, Powder boasts a strong cast but has an average story. The film is quite engaging and has effective dramatic elements. Sean Patrick Flanery stars as Jeremy "Powder" Reed. Starring opposite Flanery is Jeff Goldblum and Mary Steenbergen. The other cast members are also great in their roles. Director Victor Salva has made a good film with an impressive, but somewhat lacking concept. The cast however hold this film together, and their acting saves this film from being a dud. I enjoyed this film, and thought that the plot was interesting and pretty engaging. Of course the story could've of used a bit of improvement, but for what it is; Powder is a good film that has some intense moments. What makes Powder a good film is the acting from its actors combined with a unique story. Sure the story could've used a bit more development, but for what it is, the film has an engaging enough story to keep you entertained. The film also boasts some impressive special effects. Powder is a good film with an engaging story. Despite that at times the film has a few downsides, for the most part; it succeeds at delivering a good enough story to appeal to me. Not an excellent film, but quite good considering that the film was a bit clumsy in parts.
Super Reviewer
What I particularly enjoy about this thinly disguised retelling of the Christ tale is the ending wherein "the Savior", rather than sacrificing his life for the unknowing and uncaring masses instead runs for his very sanity away from them, from us ... what I see as a more realistic close, but then I'm told I'm cynical.
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| Powder: | One of the most underrated films of all time. Science, religion, lessons of life and love, forgiveness and beauty. Powder changed the people of that town and this movie would change anyone who watched with an open mind and heart. The mind is like a parachute. It only works when it is open. |