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72 out of 100

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7.2 out of 10

Generally favorable reviews- based on 37 Ratings

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  • Starring: Kevin Bacon, Kyra Sedgwick, Mos Def
  • Summary: A harrowing and moving tale of one man's attempt to re-enter society after twelve years in prison. (Newmarket Films)

Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 31 out of 34
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 34
  3. Negative: 1 out of 34
  1. Time
    Reviewed by: Richard Schickel
    100
    It is among the best and most delicately managed films of the year.
  2. The A.V. Club
    Reviewed by: Scott Tobias
    60
    While The Woodsman gets the psychological profile right, it fails to make Bacon a man.
  3. L.A. Weekly
    Reviewed by: Ella Taylor
    30
    Overblown melodrama, as muddle-headed as it is palpably sincere.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 17 out of 24
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 24
  3. Negative: 5 out of 24
  1. RegOz
    10
    An exceptional movie, with exceptional performances! Daring, provocative, challenging, disturbing, intense! Kevin Bacon deserved an Oscar for his work here! but, oh well, we know how Hollywood works! This is a film that discloses the 'dark side' of the story. It is not about exploring the victim's perspective but the perpetrator's inner and outer world. This rises the question? Are all criminals evils? What is the effect that the crime has in the one who commits it? what is guilty? How is it experienced? Is there such a thing as redemption? and if it is, how can that be achieved?. It is not a movie for people with strong, religious morals...to them I wouldn't recommend it, as they may find it offensive and unethical. To me, this is a masterpiece! One of the best movies ever! I applaud it!… Expand
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  2. JeffM.
    9
    Daring and original. Would rate a "10" if the script hadn't made the mistake of unrealistically populating the neighbourhood with an overabundance of child molesters.… Expand
    • 0 of 1 users said yes
  3. BillC.
    8
    A well done film on a difficult subject manner that was done without any heavy handed leanings. Kevin Bacon was fantastic in the part as was Kira Segswick. Difficult to watch in a few places , but acting don't get any better than this.… Expand
    • 0 of 1 users said yes

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