Wednesday, December 19, 2007

The Woodsman

Rating: 7.8/10
Genre: Crime
Overall value for money and time: 8.4/10

Imagine a movie with a bad poster, bad title, and bad publicity. What do you get? This movie. However, if you somehow managed to convince yourself into watching this movie just for the sole purpose of a talented actor, Kevin Bacon, you are in for a real shock. This movie will way exceed one's expectations, which is nil considering the above factors mentioned. This film is about a pedophile who tries to start a new life after his release from prison. Apart from "fighting" with himself, he has to "fight" with the prejudice of people around him. Truly a "chicken essence for the soul" movie. It has a good ending and a good insight into what might be the life of an ex-convict. If you're not one who can sit through massive dialogues or the absence of action, then this movie is not for you. If however you are one who likes thought provoking movies which shares insights of life, do not forgo this movie. You will be pleasantly surprised by this hidden gem.

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