FREE: The Woodsman (2004)

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5.0 out of 5 stars I can't say I enjoyed it, but...WOW!, April 10, 2006
Amazon Review By TOMMY C ELLIS "Prison Rev." (Federal Way, WA United States
I rented this because Kevin Bacon does villains so well. Here again, he produces an incredibly difficult character--one that had to be emotionally draining, and, quite frankly, a risky career move. Yet he did it--and I believed it. Walter comes across as an ex-con, freshly out of the system, but still tied to it. Even his clothing and "industrial" style sheets were right. His body language, gestures, simple, yet deeply thought out speech patterns--perfect!
The plot was superb as well. Enough was left to conjecture, that I became deeply engrossed. This story could have actually happened--anywhere! The scene with Walter and the 11-year old in the park was so frightening in its plausibility, and so powerful in its delivery--all I can say is WOW--I'm still amazed.
BTW, this film is hardly sympathetic towards pedaphilia and those who engage in it. It's not a mere case study of a sex offender. The Woodsman forces us to take a look at ourselves, our children, our society in ways that are sometimes frightening, but yet seeded with hope.
A final comment--the DVD has an extended version of some scenes, included Walter with Robin in the park. If you finish the movie, and absolutely need a more positive spin, view the extended version. It is sweeter. On the other hand, the producer's did well to leave it out of the theater version--much better to let the audience ruminate over that scene!
Bottom-line: This is a stellar production about a wrenching subject. I have three little girls, which made the dramatic effects all the more gripping. BTW, my wife also found the film compelling--a true testament, considering the subject matter.