Kevin Bacon gives one of his best performances as a child-molester just out of prison trying to rehabilitate himself. Bacon is honest about his character's desires, and yet manages to give a sympathetic performance--no mean accomplish. His wife Kyra Sedgwick provides excellent support.

ger; [Der Dämon in mir - The Woodsman]; ein mann, der wegen pädophilie im gefängnis war, will sich wieder in die gesellschaft integrieren - aber seine vergangenheit sorgt dafür dass er gemieden und angefeindet wird.;

Certainly an interesting film, but couldn't help but feel it was turning a child molester into the victim, which I guess he is a victim of his own horrifying nature. Perhaps a bit of a sore subject for most folk. Made me think in a less 'black and white' way about the subject,

Bacon is to be commended for his outstanding portrayal of a man fighting his demons... Highly recommended.

Bacon manages to get sympathy as a paedophile man struggling with his "disease". A strong, emotional movie.

Fantastic film. Mos Def truly defines himself as an actor. Kevin Bacon gives the best performance of his life which easily should have won him an Oscar.

AMAZING acting by pretty much everyone, totally brave storyline, and a quiet hopeful ending. Not a happy ending, but good enough.

disappointing. a movie and a subjects that makes you wanne know "what happens next". But nothing really happens and the open ending ruins the whole concept that could be awsome!

Most of the points are awarded to the casting. Kevin Bacon is really amiable here for a sex offender, and the supportings are good too. And I certainly like that it's about a rehabilitating child molester. Unfortunately it still manages to be completely vanilla, conventional and predictable. Everything from his implausibly unaffecting trouble at work to his conveniently understanding romantic interest, from the edgy parole officer to the displays of self-struggles; just lazy and shallow writing.

A convincing and harrowing performance from Kevin Bacon and all the cast makes this a thought provoking and powerful film about a controversial subject.

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Not perfect, but I still have to applaud this film for its brave and thoughtful perspective on such a controversial subject matter and Kevin Bacon's performance.