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The Woodsman (2004)
This is the story of how Walter, a convicted sexual abuser of little girls, attempts to rebuild his life upon his release after over a decade in prison, getting a job working in a lumberyard and starting a sweet romance with a woman he meets named Vickie. (read more)
| Release Date: | December 24th, 2004 |
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The Woodsman Movie Review by Zara  (9/13/2009) |
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It's odd that a movie decides to take the optimistic approach to the concept of whether or not a child molester can find a sense of rehabilitation. There is a part of you which hates down to a very molecular, moral level everything that has to do with a person who can't keep their sexual thoughts off of children,...
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| The Woodsman Movie Review by Seth C (10/19/2006) |
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There is a scene in "The Woodsman" that literally grabs you're heart and leaves you gasping for air. You may think it's when Mos Def first enters the picture, but it's not ... instead it's in one of the climatic scenes in which we see the true demons working inside of Kevin Bacon's child molesting Walter.
This is hand's...
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| The Woodsman Movie Review by Tony (3/31/2006) |
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People often tell me ... "Tony, you recommend the most depressing and dark movies, why?"
I disagree with that. No GOOD movie is depressing, only bad ones are depressing. There is nothing depressing about tackling tough and rough issues in a smart and thoughtful manner. Three movies I recommended and people shyed away from...
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| The Woodsman Movie Review by Ilana (6/19/2005) |
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With all the hype around the Michael Jackson trial, I appreciated THE WOODSMAN's more complex exploration of this sensitive subject. The movie asks a lot of questions of its audience, which is what I believe a good film should do.
When I hear tales of sex offenders, I want to bolt my door and judge. However, it is...
(complete The Woodsman review by Ilana)
Kevin Bacon was fantastic. His torture was appropriate for someone trying to expel the demons that haunted him. Parents might also be warned that these demons are not easily expelled, as he had been in prison for 12 years and was still struggling. In fact, the recidivism rate for sex offenders is about 14 percent, although...
(complete The Woodsman review by Movie Addict)
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