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Powder [1997]


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Exellent
Review date: 2008-07-14 Rating: 10 out of 10

A rare film, filled with all sorts of emotions and different levels of thought from base bullying, up to the higher evolution of man. I bought and watched this a week ago, and I am sure I will watch it again, many times in the future. Worth your money and your time. And does anyone know where the soundtrack is available, at a reasonable price? Cheers.

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smell the cheese!
Review date: 2006-10-31 Rating: 2 out of 10

this is one of the most overly sentimental films i have ever seen.i found it similar in some ways to john carpenter's starman although that film didn't have a constantly overbearing musical score which almost screams "this is where you're supposed to blubber!
i love a good weepie but this film is just so unsubtle.lance henrickson gives a great performance as the sherriff though,he deserves better than this pap.
if its heartbreaking human drama you want,stick with some great british films such as twentyfourseven or raining stones.

Poignant scientific and emotional genius
Review date: 2006-10-08 Rating: 10 out of 10

This film is absolutely beautiful. It's highly intelligent, and hugely emotional. The story centres around Powder, a 17 year old boy with alabaster skin, red eyes and childlike innocence. He's also human electrolysis and evolved way beyond our comprehension.

The film is filled with angry people who vent their self-loathing and psychological malaise on Powder - but these people only serve to highlight the warmth and loveliness of three adults who take Powder under their wings, primarily Jeff Goldblum, who is a revelation.
An air of tragedy follows Powder around like a shadow, and Mary Steenburgen's character says it best with: "I don't know if there's a place in this world for someone as beautiful as you..."

There are scenes in Powder that will make you desperately sad, and you may question your own reactions to people, but it's an incredible film. In terms of emotional impact, and general plot-line (in a very round about sort of way), it's vaguely similar to The Green Mile. The final scene is so powerful, it straddles the line between uplifting and heart-breaking and it's hard to know which way to fall.

How much you get from this film really depends on how comfortable you are with psychological and emotional depth, but there's no denying its power and ability to provoke introspection and thought.

Sickening
Review date: 2006-03-04 Rating: 2 out of 10

This film is a cringeworthy, over sentimental waste of time. i saw this film several years ago and will most probably never watch it again. how anyone can say this is unforgettable is beyond me. pathetic.

Hope has never been so important!
Review date: 2004-10-15 Rating: 10 out of 10

This film is unforgettable! A masterpiece which is so powerful that there is no way someone can watch this film without being moved by the tremendous emotion lining the atmosphere throughout the whole movie. The story is a basic but truthful reflection of the state of current society. Jeremy Reed aka Powder is an albino, with telekinetic abilities and an unmatchable intelligence who is constantly penalized for his individuality. Disowned by his father at birth, tormented by the inconsiderate, prejudice teenagers he faces every day and mistreated by a racist, distasteful deputy, Powder is forced to suffer his new life in the town away from the solitude and security of his deceased grandparent's home in the country.
It is quite sickening to see how our society is today, to watch this innocent victim be torn apart by practically everyone he comes into contact with because he is different in appearance, however although it is saddening in this respect, the movie also sends out a message of hope through Powder as he shows how people can be; beautiful. He is nothing but beautiful, uncorrupted by society and untouched by the hatred of those around him, he remains a truly magnificent human being.
The film carries a very heavy atmosphere for the most part; however there are moments of pure happiness and an ending which demonstrates an unbelievably touching and beautiful take on the almost inevitable fate of such a tormented soul. Overall, I think this film really causes you to think, to realise and understand the ever increasing atrocious nature of human beings as it is a very powerful portrayal with a lot of truth surrounding it. This film will appeal to anyone who cares about the degradation of today's society and would soon open the eyes of those who don't.
The quote I can think of that pretty much sums up the story and the aim of this film;
"It has become appallingly clear that our technology has surpassed our humanity...maybe one day our humanity will surpass our technology!"

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Actor(s):
Lance Henriksen
Jeff Goldblum
Sean Patrick Flanery
Brandon Smith
Mary Steenburgen

Creators:
Mary Steenburgen (Primary Contributor)
Sean Patrick Flanery (Primary Contributor)

Director(s):

Recording label: Walt Disney Studios Home Entertainm
Manufacturer: Walt Disney Studios Home Entertainm
EAN: 5017188810692
Binding: DVD
Number of items: 1
Format: PAL,
Release date: 2004-03-01
Number of discs: 1
Aspect ratio: 1.85:1
Audience rating: Suitable for 12 years and over
Region code: 2
Running time: 107 minutes
Theatrical release date: 1995-10-27
Language: Norwegian (Subtitled)
Language: Dutch (Subtitled)
Language: Danish (Subtitled)
Language: French (Subtitled)
Language: English (Subtitled)
Language: Finnish (Subtitled)
Language: Portuguese (Subtitled)
Language: Spanish (Subtitled)
Language: Swedish (Subtitled)
Language: English (Original Language)

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