Tribute to "The Woodsman" - Kevin Bacon

The actors originally worked on this scene from 'The Woodsman' (Kevin Bacon) in acting class. The work
was lovely so we decided to film it in the actual setting. Enjoy! actottawa.com
Robin: Meagan Brodie
Walter: Mark Slacke
Cinematography: Olivier Surprenant
Directed by: Claudia Jurt
Edited by: JF Dufault, Olivier Surprenant
Sound: JF Dufault
Catering: Brenda Brodie, Martine Roquebrune
Crew: Daniel Chichagov, Thomas Jardine
Location: chez Martine Roquebrune, Wakefield, Quebec
Produced by: ACTottawa.com
Written by: Steven Fechter & Nicole Kassell

[@DrDeath26]

No offense to either of these actors, but watching this, as compared to the movie, you see just how amazing Kevin Bacon and Hannah Pilkes are as actors. They made this scene SO emotional. I can't imagine anyone equaling their portrayal of this moment.

[@jackdaknife]

It wasn't meant to be equal to the moment, it was a portrayal of the dialog that could have been. It has its own light on a very dark matter that in most terms goes unquestioned by a fellow sex offender. This version simply shows what we would have wanted to be said, but yet even more of what could have been done. He as a sex offender further reaches out than the original scene, but alas with a hopefully better result. The child seeking help. Well done to this.

[@jaygarit9177]

I think the guy did very well.

[@norabrockhaus8913]

Dr Death I so agree.

[@bryanm64]

True. I liked this version though. They put their own spin on it. I admit I like Kevin and Hannah better.

[@juansebastian4203]

this guy is actually a good actor

[@tetelestai2891]

These people are wonderful actors !!!!!

[@michaeltadlock1987]

People that never acted a scene, with the most to say, how surprising. They did a fair job. Cudos.

[@ZeXiOn26]

I like how about half-way through, this turns an interaction that reminds me of Travis and Iris from "Taxi Driver"

[@levimays55]

I like how this stretched the moment more than the original. I felt really tense. Great job.

[@Scrubs2U]

The acting is great, the projection of emotion, can feel it so strong.. Good work all the way around

[@TheButterflyatNight]

This guy really did a good at job. Well done!

[@ravingbunbunz2731]

this guy is muchhh creepier

[@blueleaf1717]

Yeah she's quite clearly older than 17 nevermind 11!

[@ACTottawa]

Thanks again to a fantastic cast & crew! :)

[@ZeXiOn26]

This actress is extraordinarily beautiful...that probably made it a lot easier for the male actor (who reminds me of DeNiro for some reason) in this tribute to act convincingly.

[@cko78]

He is creeepy as hell. Good job

[@rudyxrudy]

see this one seems sick.....the original was deeper..mor disturbing but there was compassion and just better

[@suzywernet5312]

Excellent movie.

[@jeremyhall2727]

Both actors are very cute & did a great job

[@Stayler17]

She's too old. She it needs to be a child.

[@ellisonbrenda1289]

I love the acting!

[@rjwoods7903]

She doesn't look as if she's been molested by her father or an outcast. I mean she a cheery bright and colorful outfit. She looks like one of the popular girls. And like Lalo3001 said she looks confident but in a quiet sort of way.

[@CurlyFromTheSwirly]

The whole point of the bright outfit is alluding to the red dress of Little Red Ridding Hood. In the movie, she wears red. But they went overboard and comical on this version.

[@saritavandyke]

Wow- This is amazing!!!!!!

[@larsiskut]

I really would run, just run

[@OficialFamousPeople]

GREAT! I love it!

[@apollotmidknight1742]

I proclame , that everyone do this scene , as the woodsman challenge .

[@KerloTech]

This creeped me out! Awesome work!

[@KDjax]

A testament to the "work" working.

[@ashantimccall4784]

I didn't really enjoy the female actor because she was unbelievable. However, she did her best. But the male's performance was really really believable. It was great!

[@rohanslick]

Powerful, really powerful scene, i never watched it but it stand well on its own

[@joycemetheny8338]

Go watch the original and then compare .

[@breakdancinfool]

This was good, but highlights what an incredible talent Kevin Bacon is. The thing this rendition is missing the most is how powerfully and loudly Kevin Bacons eyes delivered dialogue in their own way. His eyes said SO MUCH MORE than his voice or mannerisms. If you just looked at Kevin's eyes during the scene you'd still get the gist and emotional storytelling of the interaction between the girl and Kevin Bacons characters. Also Kevin Bacon, when trying to seduce the girl, played it somewhat timid and desperate - like he needed a fix of a drug but was afraid to ask for it. The actor in this youtube reel played the seduction part pretty sleezy, more like a sociopathic manipulator. I support his making a a different choice and not just emulating Kevin Bacon, but I do not like his choice and feel that is sullies the impact of the entire piece. This actor REACHES out to exhibit the self-hatred of the main character, but fails to get there and overall just doesn't deliver the genuine fear of self and self-loathing that the entire character and film revolves around. Kevin Bacon is a master of his craft, and recreating anything done by a master craftsman will invariably draw belittling comparisons. There's just no way this actor can fairly compete or even PAY TRIBUTE to Kevin Bacons performance, unless he 1) is as good or better actor than KB or 2) changes his interpretation of the scene enough that it cant be directly compared. Unfortunately there are only a handful of actors at KBs level, and this scene was a near-direct imitation of the feature films scene. There's just no way this would NOT get compared to KB and absolutely no world in which that comparison would be very positive. That being said - IN A VACUM - where this piece is judged on its own merits, pretending that the Kevin Bacon version doesnt exist - its very good "not quite career professional" acting on the Man's part. He still doesn't seem FULLY comitted to his character - he doesn't fully believe, and it hurts his presentation. The girl, however, was stellar. Still not enough eye and facial expression, but otherwise she's probably ready for feature film or TV work. Id cast her in a heartbeat if she was local (SoCal) and non-union.

[@ertfgghhhh]

The Kevin bacon character was very manipulative and sociopathic with the child. He was heavily flirting with her and trying to reel her in. In fact, he was still very dangerous at the end.

[@bryanm64]

The original scene used to be here on KZbin. Now can't find it. I wish KZbin would stop being a bunch of poops. Why have this one and not the original?

[@shermansheeshwood7803]

Dude .. your analysis on point. Especially the timid, desperate seducing is so vital to this. There is also this kind of innocence the real Walter has (he doesn't want to hurt her). All so subtle and therefore touching. The fake Walter here is just kinda deviously flirting to a shy woman; when he realizes that she is being molested by her father, he gets overly emotional ... it doesn't fit to his character shown before ... as u stated: " he doesn't seem FULLY comitted ... " As a hobby actor I see the whole thing here negatively: we all do it because we are proud of what we have achieved, but really better NEVER show a play, that is not where it needs to be. Even seconds of "out of character" can ruin the whole impression. The girl was okay/good, the man has to step up. Sorry, but so it is.

[@TheReallyNiceGuy11]

Good scene! I was confused though. Is the male actor supposed to be Kevin Bacon? Or did KB direct the scene & filming? I thought KB looked differently to this man? Loved the original of this scene (another video ). In this one the girl isn't really believable as a victim but she is good enough to partner the male actor who does a great job with his lines! Yes, the girl looks too old for this scene. I know nothing about acting but I enjoyed the scene. It was very moving.

[@animegalc4]

this is really brilliant. i have never seen any amateur work like this on youtube. it was as good if not better than the original scene.

[@ylekiote99999]

Actor in this tribute is just not subtle enough. Way too creepy and obvious with his intentions. Guess it just shows the difference between professional and amateur acting. The girl was pretty good though.

[@gibbonsgriffithsinc7731]

A really good tribute. Just as uncomfortable as from the actual film.

[@jefferyguillen4848]

I dont remember watching the extra 3 min on the original movie

[@endme5462]

better love story than twilight someone had to say it

[@derrickhowlettDQ]

WHY SO MANY MEAN OR IGNORANT COMMENTS? First of all, these two from acting school did such a difficult scene quite well! Second, it's touching, here and in the movie, to imagine a reformed pedophile striving to control himself. A man's attraction to children is not asked for, and realizing how vulnerable a child is and desiring not to harm the child is a lesson to convey to everyone that encounters children [just about everyone], including parents who selfishly fight and/or split up, etc. Really caring about children is to avoid harming them at all costs, and, sometimes, giving up one's life to protect them from harm, as principal and teachers did at Sandy Hook Elementary School. Finally, of course, children must be taught to be so cautious of strangers, because people like Ted Bundy have reminded us that one may not be able to tell the difference between a kindly person who really cares and a deadly monster pretending to care!!!

[@davidsirmons]

You have to let go the idea that two parents staying in a disaffectionate or broken marriage is somehow less harmful than divorce.

[@crimsongrave101]

Your saying that a man’s attraction to children is not asked for? Pedophiles are monsters, dude.

[@joshburns4611]

@@crimsongrave101 You're confusing pedophiles with child molesters. Not all pedophiles are child molesters. Also, what Derrick said about pedophiles not asking for or wanting to be attracted to children is true. Who would choose to be societal outcast of the worst kind??

[@dereksteele291]

wow.

[@ACTottawa]

@rohanslick thank you :)

[@TheReallyNiceGuy11]

Is The Woodsman a movie? I'd like to watch all of it. Old movie? New movie made? I like a movie that invokes thought/thinking! Always dangerous changing the lines of an original script!

[@iheartterror9862]

Peter Fox The original film was fantastic, 2004.

[@saxoncote6779]

Woah. The acting was amazing. Great work.

[@troywright359]

uh the voice dubbing is a little off, around 8:50 it's a bit noticeable

[@sweetheart815]

"Do you want me to sit on your lap"? YESS!!! RIGHT NOW!!

[@nekoriie4604]

Is the guy asking '' would you like to sit on my lap '' or its really '' would you like to settle on my life '' ??? the guy was looking to her lips a while ago ... and I think the man's age is already 39 and the girl is already 14 / 15 I dunno... I'm just guessing it lol

[@pete8808]

Good effort - you can see the difference in acting ability between the movie and this tribute, but that only points up for me just how hard it is to really act well. I can see him trying just a little too hard, with a little too much emotion, and her not showing enough emotion. Also the girl's age and clothing might need to be tweaked a bit - I imagine a girl who's been abused at home would tend to want to disappear into the background, not stand out in bright colours. Still, great effort, keep it up! :)

[@shaddyasilo9117]

What her name

[@sophiaradisch]

Tribute to "The Woodsman" Absolutely brilliant! Congratulations!!! :) -Sophia

[@CurlyFromTheSwirly]

My name is Forrest, Forrest Gump. Would you like a chocolate? 🍫

[@KiSMET2099]

this guy didnt convinced me

[@argent2020]

That statement: "You tell me your name and I tell you mine" can translate like this: "You show me yours and I show you mine".... You and me, baby ain't nothing but mammals so let's do it like they do it on the Discovery channel XD

[@adlofheltirchiefadvisortot40]

they should have used a really old woman, for the lolz

[@mcxim.mx8157]

Jajaja su mirada es mas satira lujurioso nada ke ver con kebin bacon

[@JoseVazquez-cv6el]

Vi la película hace poco, si kevin bacon lo hace bastante mejor.

[@unreal66725]

Beautiful. Very tragic. Pedo haters are losers.

[@luthermcgee4470]

+ deergawd I agree. I bet if her father ever caught that man talking to his daughter like that, he would do to him what they do when they turn bulls into steers!

[@candidfellow]

Not tribute but reenactment

[@HITMAN0300]

this wasn't bad

[@ashantimccall4784]

This scene was a great one. However, I must agree that she is too old and bright for this role. She looks as if she is popular, and that is something that should not be portrayed here. All around it was a good scene. The male actor was very believeable.

[@shaddyasilo9117]

She looks Emma watson

[@xpallodoc]

Should have used a younger girl it's just not the same with a girl who looks this old

[@xpallodoc]

***** this girl is like 16 the scene doesn't make sense fucker

[@jeremyhall2727]

She looks 16 or 15 she did a great job

[@darkersandman2328]

As she is a wild mare, He is supposed to be a horse whisperer...not an auctioneer calling out bids... While trying to make this his own he lost the subtlety an nuance of the scene.

[@iheartterror9862]

Darker Sandman He's way too over the top creepy and friendly and confident. Just bad. She's not much better, it's like she can't decide how she wants to play the scene.

[@Whyrweherereally]

sick fuckin world

[@anony3797]

Wonderfully acted, Mark Slacke in particular was awesome in this. Honestly, he might be better then the original Walter if the same money was spent on the shot that was spent in the movie.

[@iheartterror9862]

Anon Y Um, no.

[@LindysSoftware]

this was way better than the original...wow, both good actors but the guy was great!

[@elseoner2394]

Y Z you apparently either know one or both of the actors or are completely delusional.

[@tinagill3747]

Whats the point of this?

[@insertnamehere8371]

The girl is too old but she's pretty

[@jaygarit9177]

I think it would be inappropriate to use a minor. Also this was an acting class, and perhaps a minor's parent did not want their child do this scene. Just a thought and my opinion.

[@midnightblackheart1821]

terrible acting they both tried way to hard to remake the original scene the guy looks creepy as hell and the girl has a weird blank stare on her face and isn't emotional enough for a scene like this also the girl looks too old this is not good lol

[@SteveCarras]

I thought it was good, with all due respect !

[@koolaidman6251]

I'm glad they didn't terrorize a 10yo girl getting to play a pedo victim LOL

[@44tulips]

didnt convince me at all. not very good acting especially from the girl

[@Smurffitness]

Well atleast this guy tried to fucking help. Walter just walked away !

[@jgaonav]

Although the original scene is much better than this, the actress who interprets in this case the tribute is much more beautiful

[@Csizzorhandz]

Hmm. The girl was a little too old & too pretty for this role... too much womanly beauty to portray an 11 yr old victim. Great acting tho. I liked the additional lines & appreciate the concept of the story. It's easy to just hate people who have these fucked up desires, but no-one could hate them more than themselves. Really, this makes you see this guy as a human being who might have had something similar happen in his past, and might actually be able to become normal with enough support.

[@darsoulr]

why does this scene get a tribute and since it does can they at least attach a a permanent pizza advertisement

[@iheartterror9862]

The girl is too old, and the guy is way too over the top obvious. There's no battling emotions, just creepiness. The girl is just awful. It's like she can't decide how she wants to play the scene so she tries a bunch of different ways in the span of a few seconds. And she just seems...flirty. It feels wrong to say considering the subject matter, but she seems really flirty and over confident. And why, why, why all the extra added lines? The art and power of the original came from the simplicity. Glad to see this is an acting /class/, because damn do these people need work.

[@all4Hisgloryalone2Tim215]

Whoever picked this girl to re-enact this this doesnt understand the original scene., She is very common. The acting is no where near the original. In fact i see no point in recreating a masterpiece scene. you will only fail. No way she's 11

[@klawboredman2964]

Ahahahahaha😀😁😂🤣😃😄😅😆weird

[@robbierotten5397]

Who the fuck casted jailbait jane?

[@LouieNeira]

Not much of a tribute - nice effort, but these people can't act...

[@Acme633]

This is quite awful.

[@clancykobane9102]

shes too pretty and he's not handsome enough (no offense intended)

[@NONAME-pf7ue]

Cringe

[@pray4mojo35]

Worst porno ever!

[@1serious0mfr]

This is strange