Creepy Isn't It? - The Woodsman - Airo's DVD Pick of The Week
For the first of my weekly attempts at keeping you at home and away from the overpriced theatres, I'll attempt to spotlight a worthwhile DVD to rent or purchase. Personally, I'm a Netflixer.
What is Kevin Bacon doing with that kickball in his hands?
From the poster, The Woodsman may appear to be the latest horror film with a star-studded cast. The basic plotline of a criminal trying to return to normalcy after getting out of prison. The Woodsman's twist is Kevin Bacon playing a simultaneously disturbed and sympathetic serial pedophile. This film is definitely meant as light, family fare.
Kevin Bacon takes on a role like he never has before as Walter. He delves into this role of a truly tortured soul colliding with his inner demons. Mos Def plays the lurking cop who is keeping his eyes on Bacon. Def is by far the best rapper/ actor around, which has been continually proven with his roles in Buffalo Soldiers (a comedy about Army Drug Dealers during Gulf War that was supposed to be released on Sept. 11, 2001) as well as the highly underappreciated Hitchiker's Guide to the Galaxy. He has the range to go from funny to creepy without flinching, and his albums aren't too shabby either. Gotta love Black Star.
I don't want to reveal much more of the plot, but suffice to say this film just doesn't fuck around. It's tightly packed with moments of squeamish intensity and anguish by rookie writer-director Nicole Kassell. It's nice to see some actors go out on a limb and try something thought-provoking, realistic with an onslaught of intensity. Kyra Sedgewick (Bacon's wife)plays the sympathetic but hardnosed love interest. The Woodsman is full of revelations like Bacon and Sedgwick who combine for about 5 good performances (none of which are Sedgewick's.) The Woodsman is a lost gem for those unflinchables out there, waiting on the shelves of local video stores for people who have a true appreciation for film as an art form.
What is Kevin Bacon doing with that kickball in his hands?
From the poster, The Woodsman may appear to be the latest horror film with a star-studded cast. The basic plotline of a criminal trying to return to normalcy after getting out of prison. The Woodsman's twist is Kevin Bacon playing a simultaneously disturbed and sympathetic serial pedophile. This film is definitely meant as light, family fare.
Kevin Bacon takes on a role like he never has before as Walter. He delves into this role of a truly tortured soul colliding with his inner demons. Mos Def plays the lurking cop who is keeping his eyes on Bacon. Def is by far the best rapper/ actor around, which has been continually proven with his roles in Buffalo Soldiers (a comedy about Army Drug Dealers during Gulf War that was supposed to be released on Sept. 11, 2001) as well as the highly underappreciated Hitchiker's Guide to the Galaxy. He has the range to go from funny to creepy without flinching, and his albums aren't too shabby either. Gotta love Black Star.
I don't want to reveal much more of the plot, but suffice to say this film just doesn't fuck around. It's tightly packed with moments of squeamish intensity and anguish by rookie writer-director Nicole Kassell. It's nice to see some actors go out on a limb and try something thought-provoking, realistic with an onslaught of intensity. Kyra Sedgewick (Bacon's wife)plays the sympathetic but hardnosed love interest. The Woodsman is full of revelations like Bacon and Sedgwick who combine for about 5 good performances (none of which are Sedgewick's.) The Woodsman is a lost gem for those unflinchables out there, waiting on the shelves of local video stores for people who have a true appreciation for film as an art form.
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