Scanialara You won't be disappointed!

SunnyHello Nice effects though.

Frances Chung Through painfully honest and emotional moments, the movie becomes irresistibly relatable

Fatma Suarez The movie's neither hopeful in contrived ways, nor hopeless in different contrived ways. Somehow it manages to be wonderful

lizawood-82114 Kevin Bacon is a popular journey man actor and the Woodsman might be a very uncomfortable film to sit through but the actor must be lauded for even taking on the role. He plays a pedophile who returns home after many years to start life afresh. It is an uncomfortable role and even as a viewer it can make one squirm but if you like a good story and well-acted parts then this movie should be given a thought.

halljohnanthony Without question, this is THE BEST performance by anyone I have ever seen. I think for Mr Bacon to have taken this role was a courageous and brave thing. Such raw subject matter so brilliantly handled.I don't do 'celebrity fandom' but for this film, Kevin and the entire cast have my respect. Bloody well done all!

Scott LeBrun Kevin Bacon is excellent as Walter, an adult who returns to his hometown after a dozen years in prison. Although we don't know it at first, he's a convicted child molester, who's now doing his best to put his disgusting past behind him. He keeps to himself, trying to live his life in peace. A tough co-worker, Vicki (Kyra Sedgwick, a.k.a. Mrs. Kevin Bacon) who herself has a traumatic past, attempts to make a connection with him. One other person who'll give him the time of day is his brother-in-law Carlos (Benjamin Bratt); the main thorn in his side is a detective named Sergeant Lucas (Mos Def) who subscribes to that theory that "a leopard doesn't change his spots".A film like "The Woodsman" is going to be a hard slog for some people, especially if they've dealt with abuse in any way in their lives. They may find intolerable the idea of a story with a sex offender as the main character, particularly a story where even if the main character isn't treated as sympathetic, he's not demonized either. As we can see, Walter's just trying to live his life, for the most part. He's not exactly "cured", unsurprisingly, as we see him following girls and trying to strike up conversation with a solitary youngster, Robin (Hannah Pilkes). Walter, perhaps fatefully, has found an apartment near a playground, and he can recognize the predatory nature of another local character (Kevin Rice). He also seems to recognize something unnatural about Carlos' affection for his own daughter.Director Nicole Kassell scripted with Steven Fechter, upon whose play this was based. She seldom indulges in any sort of visual flourishes, instead giving the material believability and a gritty reality. She gets low key and compelling performances out of her entire cast. Bacon is extremely well supported by Sedgwick, Mos Def, David Alan Grier and Eve as co-workers, and Michael Shannon as a therapist.The reality of who Walter is as a person is never denied, but in the end you feel like he's turning a corner and a sense of hope is created.Eight out of 10.

Armand one of rare films support for mature reflection. because, in fact, it is only a common story. not special, not new. only in different light. a film who propose a not easy challenge. that is all. the image, the acting - one of the splendid roles for Kevin Bacon -, the dialog are only skin for an uncomfortable question. a movie who impress especially for the wise manner to explore the nuances. a delicate, precise pledge only as key for a honest verdict by viewer. far to be an exposure , it is a sketch. its use, its sense are decided by public. that is the root of special status of film - to cause the viewer not to judge but to reflect.