The Woodsman Reviews
September 27, 2020
It is not a perfect film, yet it is a powerful film that tackles one of the most difficult subjects a film could tackle.
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| Original Score: 3.5/4.0
August 7, 2020
I have no doubt that Kevin Bacon delivers a solid performance in 'The Woodsman'. [Full review in Spanish]
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| Original Score: 7/10
April 23, 2019
It's a haunting piece of acting, certainly Bacon's best to date.
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| Original Score: 4/5
January 10, 2018
Often cast in high-energy, borderline manic roles, Bacon creates here a sad, lank-haired, introverted character who doesn't fish for sympathy and, for that very reason, and against all odds, ends up winning it.
April 29, 2009
A really intelligent and amazing piece of real filmmaking...
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| Original Score: 3.5/4
April 16, 2009
Debut director Nicole Kassell compassionately explores the troubled psyche of a former pedophile struggling with inner demons and external obstacles to lead a normal life.
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| Original Score: A-
August 7, 2008
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| Original Score: 3/5
December 27, 2007
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| Original Score: 3/4
May 26, 2007
A bold and poignantly told tale, nestling into its characters to draw out raw and candidly revealing performances.
April 1, 2006
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| Original Score: 4/5
December 6, 2005
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| Original Score: 4/5
November 14, 2005
(...) Aún con su intensidad a medio camino, The Woodsman es un drama maduro, desafiante y revelador de lo que estamos dispuestos a tolerar y/o a perdonar (nos) los seres humanos.
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| Original Score: 3/5
October 22, 2005
deals with one disturbing phenomenon in an honest and humane way
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| Original Score: 7/10
September 30, 2005
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| Original Score: 3/4
May 16, 2005
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| Original Score: 4/5
April 26, 2005
There's certainly a sensitivity and intelligence that went into this psychodrama.
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| Original Score: B
April 22, 2005
Look past the seemingly unpleasant subject matter and you'll be able to appreciate this insightful character study quite easily.
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| Original Score: 4/5
April 8, 2005
A lean and unapologetic piece about a type of person too often rendered in simplistic 'monster' colors.
Original Score: 4/5
March 30, 2005
An uneasy, sometimes difficult film to watch - rare at the movies these days. But as a study in pedophilia, there is plenty to be said for the conversation it ignites.
Original Score: B+
March 13, 2005
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| Original Score: 4/5