It’s well-made and haunting, and I’m glad it wasn’t longer.

| Oct 21, 2022

It is not a perfect film, yet it is a powerful film that tackles one of the most difficult subjects a film could tackle.

| Original Score: 3.5/4.0 | Sep 27, 2020

I have no doubt that Kevin Bacon delivers a solid performance in 'The Woodsman'. [Full review in Spanish]

| Original Score: 7/10 | Aug 7, 2020

It's a haunting piece of acting, certainly Bacon's best to date.

| Original Score: 4/5 | Apr 23, 2019

Often cast in high-energy, borderline manic roles, Bacon creates here a sad, lank-haired, introverted character who doesn't fish for sympathy and, for that very reason, and against all odds, ends up winning it.

| Jan 10, 2018

A really intelligent and amazing piece of real filmmaking...

| Original Score: 3.5/4 | Apr 29, 2009

Debut director Nicole Kassell compassionately explores the troubled psyche of a former pedophile struggling with inner demons and external obstacles to lead a normal life.

| Original Score: A- | Apr 16, 2009

| Original Score: 3/5 | Aug 7, 2008

| Original Score: 3/4 | Dec 27, 2007

A bold and poignantly told tale, nestling into its characters to draw out raw and candidly revealing performances.

Full Review | May 26, 2007

| Original Score: 4/5 | Apr 1, 2006

| Original Score: 4/5 | Dec 6, 2005

(...) Aún con su intensidad a medio camino, The Woodsman es un drama maduro, desafiante y revelador de lo que estamos dispuestos a tolerar y/o a perdonar (nos) los seres humanos.

| Original Score: 3/5 | Nov 14, 2005

deals with one disturbing phenomenon in an honest and humane way

| Original Score: 7/10 | Oct 22, 2005

| Original Score: 3/4 | Sep 30, 2005

| Original Score: 4/5 | May 16, 2005

There's certainly a sensitivity and intelligence that went into this psychodrama.

| Original Score: B | Apr 26, 2005

Look past the seemingly unpleasant subject matter and you'll be able to appreciate this insightful character study quite easily.

| Original Score: 4/5 | Apr 22, 2005

An uneasy, sometimes difficult film to watch - rare at the movies these days. But as a study in pedophilia, there is plenty to be said for the conversation it ignites.

Full Review | Original Score: B+ | Mar 30, 2005

| Original Score: 4/5 | Mar 13, 2005