Cynicism seems to be the order of the day among critics these days so maybe in the future this film will receive some long overdue credit. It's a marvellous tale with some astonishing performances, particularly Lance Henriksen and Sean Patrick Flannery, both exceptional in their roles. The cynics will cry out the usual "manipulative!" and "sappy!" jibes but pay no attention. This is a beautifully shot film telling a moving, fascinating tale of a boy who happens to be different. I really love this film and think it was one of the unsung movies of the 90's. Highly recommended.
Review of Powder
