Wednesday, January 30, 2013

The Woodsman (2004)

IMDb plot summary: A child molester returns to his hometown after 12 years in prison and attempts to start a new life.
Directed by Nicole Kassell. Starring Kevin Bacon and Kyra Sedgwick.

I believe I read that this was based on a play, and I believe it. It's the kind of introspective character study that is very common in theater. Kevin Bacon in particular does an incredible acting job here, portraying a character you can't decide whether you hate or are kind of rooting for. There are no simple answers in this movie, no easy way out, but it's a fascinating movie that I feel sure will stick with me. 4 stars.

Flickchart: #566, below The Land Before Time and above At First Sight.

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