Woodland

This movie has such beautiful, breathtaking cinematography. The mountain scenery draws you in completely, you feel you are right there. The storytelling in this sense kind of prods you to join in with your own imagination instead of spelling it out for you - I think this is a positive aspect of Canadian made films. For a low budget they were able to pull off to the best of their ability, what they should've, compared to some of the huge budget movies that completely lack substance but spend a lot of money packaging a pile of $%$# to look nice (and which undiscerning types don't seem to care enough to call out). A great first attempt and I'll look forward to more from this team/director as they grow their work.

The 2 main characters portrayed by Harmon and Granger are believable. Set in the 80's this film shows a drug addict trying to contend with his past while escaping to a woodland fishing lodge during the off season. Its slow, building pace adds to the suspense. The beauty shots of Canada's west coast tie the story together. If you are looking for a multi-million dollar Hollywood thriller, you've got lots of other choices, but this film gets into your head...wondering - is what we see real or just in Jake's head?? Great acting. No surprise Granger won an award for his supporting role.This is a good Indie film!

Went into Woodland with high expectations for a thrilling, nature-inspired mystery, but I was mostly left underwhelmed. While the setting of the deep woods was beautifully shot, with some genuinely atmospheric moments, the film struggled to build any lasting suspense or depth.

The plot moved at a frustratingly slow pace, and I kept waiting for something gripping to happen that never really came. The characters felt underdeveloped, making it hard to connect with their struggles, and the storyline itself was fairly predictable. There were a few twists that tried to keep things interesting, but they felt forced and didn't do much to elevate the plot.

The main redeeming quality here was the cinematography, which captured the eeriness of the forest quite well. Unfortunately, stunning visuals alone couldn't make up for the lackluster plot and one-dimensional characters. If you're looking for an intense thriller or a compelling mystery, Woodland might leave you wanting more.

I liked the photography. Basically nothing new under the sun, or trees. A dude with substance abuse takes on a watchman job with a camera. He begins to soulsearch..yawn..and sees his failed future. Not sure about anything "thriller" in here but it could've been a short film instead. I agree the acting was wasted by the lead, but, hey, meloncoly is always a hoot , right! Not sure exactly the point, the message or the underlying theme here, other than a drunk or druggie should never be secluded in the wilderness with their thoughts or conscience.

I don't understand why the rating is so low for this movie. Filmed at a very beautiful place. The story is interesting enough to make it watch till the end. The ending is there with a nice twist. Your time will not be wasted.