The Woodsman Critic Reviews

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Chicago Sun-Times | Roger EbertAdd Critic to Favorites

Bacon is a strong and subtle actor, something that is often said but insufficiently appreciated. Here he employs all of his art.Read the full review

Rolling Stone | Peter TraversAdd Critic to Favorites

It's Bacon who overcomes all obstacles.Read the full review

The Hollywood Reporter | Duane ByrgeAdd Critic to Favorites

A stunning, difficult film.Read the full review

Washington Post | Ann HornadayAdd Critic to Favorites

Not to be missed, if only for an unforgettable leading performance by Kevin Bacon.Read the full review

Variety | David RooneyAdd Critic to Favorites

A stunningly crafted work from first-time feature director Nicole Kassell.Read the full review

Los Angeles Times | Kenneth TuranAdd Critic to Favorites

The film's core, anchored by a fine ensemble cast and a controlled, focused performance by Bacon, is completely solid.Read the full review

Washington Post | Desson ThomsonAdd Critic to Favorites

Bacon's subtle, assured performance keeps us with him every step of the way.Read the full review

Slate | David EdelsteinAdd Critic to Favorites

The Woodsman should be pretty intolerable, but the writing-line by line-is heartfelt and probing, the direction gives the actors room to stretch out, and the performances are miraculous.Read the full review

San Francisco Chronicle | Mick LaSalleAdd Critic to Favorites

Tasteful but not compromised.Read the full review

ReelViews | James BerardinelliAdd Critic to Favorites

It takes a confident actor to accept a role like this and to perform it to flawless perfection.Read the full review

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