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An inspiring drama in which a young man with supernatural powers struggles to fit into society. When he eventually discloses his special abilities the lives of those around him are changed forever. Read more

Starring	Mary Steenburgen, Sean Patrick Flanery, Lance Henriksen, Jeff Goldblum
Director	Victor Salva
Genres	Drama, Sci-Fi/Fantasy

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- When his guardian grandparent cops it, 'Powder' (Flanery), a traumatised, telepathic teenage albino, is dragged from... read more on Time Out
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- - Time Out
  - 04 Nov 2008 at 00:16
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  Powerful Film
  
  I really like this film,it has a great cast,good story and an explosive finale.Anyone whos ever been beat on or been hard done by will strike a chord with this ... read more »
  
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  - orangeboom278
  - west lothian
  - 05 Jul 2005 at 16:51
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  Mind blowing movie!
  
  I wasn't sure what to expect of this film...but if I am completely honest it blew me away!
  
  The main character is so odd and vunerable, but so ... read more »
  
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- - a customer
  - 27 Dec 2011 at 02:03
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  Watch it again and again!!
  
  Really enjoyed the film! I felt so soory for the poor boy! I did cry a few times in it though! Deffinetly something i could watch again and again! I already ... read more »
  
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- - a customer
  - 23 Aug 2011 at 14:02
- - 2
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  All White
  
  It was actually very good considering it was made 15 years ago.Well worth a watch.
  
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- - Snow White
  - Isle of Wight
  - 11 Nov 2010 at 17:20
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  Original drama
  
  I remembered this film a couple of weeks back so I thought I would like to see it again. Still very touching and the lead character is heart rendering. Loved ... read more »
  
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- - Joober
  - 37 reviews
  - Bradford
  - 13 Oct 2010 at 19:35
- - 2
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  It will move you...
  
  I loved this film and shed many a tear during the viewing as it touched me so much.
  
  The story tells how 'powder' is mis-understood and looked... read more »
  
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  - Dorset
  - 09 Oct 2010 at 16:08
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  - 1
  Yes, human society sucks - so what's new?
  
  A 'drama' from the pen of a sixth-former (I'd have thought). Trite, and unable to deliver any big moments, after the initial 'reveal' it'... read more »
  
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- - BigMeUp
  - 251 reviews
  - Midlands, UK
  - 03 Sep 2010 at 05:04
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  EXCELLENT
  
  Very good movie with a moral to it that many of us can relate to.
  
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- - Imaras
  - 6 reviews
  - London
  - 28 Nov 2009 at 18:25
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  A gem of a film
  
  I liked this wee film. worth watching
  
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  - Derry Northern Ireland
  - 29 Jun 2009 at 16:44
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  a gem of a film
  
  Was surprised to like this film. A real gem.
  
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  - Derry Northern Ireland
  - 29 Jun 2009 at 16:41
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  Hold the saccharin...
  
  This film would have been excellent were it not for some dreadfully cloying moments and a syrupy soundtrack from the usually-excellent Jerry Goldsmith. Sean ... read more »
  
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- - wikkidsmyle
  - 438 reviews
  - Newmarket
  - 20 Jun 2009 at 21:20
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  Powerful Film
  
  I really like this film,it has a great cast,good story and an explosive finale.Anyone whos ever been beat on or been hard done by will strike a chord with this ... read more »
  
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  - orangeboom278
  - west lothian
  - 05 Jul 2005 at 16:51
- - 6
  - 1
  very thought provoking
  
  I watched this film some years ago when it first came out and at the time would have given 3 stars and said average. Now having watched it again some years ... read more »
  
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  - wales
  - 06 Feb 2005 at 22:09
- - 5
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  My type of film! ...
  
  My type of film! Unusual and made you think. Good acting. Inspired many different emotions. Recommended.
  
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  - CAMBERLEY
  - 25 Aug 2004 at 13:29
- - 7
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  dreadful
  
  One of the worst films I have ever seen. Dreadful plot - with an inconsistent story line that jumps around too much. It's only redeeming feature - Jeff ... read more »
  
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- - Bluerangecowboy
  - 2 reviews
  - London
  - 29 Aug 2004 at 23:54
- - 4
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  BLOW YOU AWAY
  
  THIS FILM WAS BROUGHT OUT A FEW YEARS AGO.I HAVE BEEN TRYING TO FIND IT FOR AGES.AND AM I GLAD I DID.THIS FILM IS FANTASTIC.I COULD KEEP WATCHING IT OVER AND ... read more »
  
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- - SAZZA1
  - derbyshire
  - 28 Oct 2005 at 22:28
- - 4
  - 2
  rubbish
  
  not the sort of film to rent or even buy please take it out of your selections !!!!!saw 2 minutes and turned it off
  
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  - kent
  - 21 Jun 2005 at 11:52
- - 3
  - 0
  Emotional
  
  This film may not appeal to all. But it does have a good cast, and is very emotional. Sean Patrick Flannery plays a young man who is very different from the ... read more »
  
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  - WALES
  - 15 Sep 2004 at 21:10
- - 3
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  Unexpected suprise
  
  I just came upon this one by chance and thought I would give it a go. Decent story, well laid out with some good performances from the leads. I enjoyed it!
  
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- - keefy
  - newcastle
  - 09 Jun 2005 at 11:49
- - 2
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  One to watch
  
  I, and three friends watched this film from start to end without interruption.
  
  We found it to be engrossing, moving, heartwarming, touching and ... read more »
  
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  - Cornwall, England
  - 11 Feb 2005 at 22:34
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  It will move you...
  
  I loved this film and shed many a tear during the viewing as it touched me so much.
  
  The story tells how 'powder' is mis-understood and looked... read more »
  
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  - Dorset
  - 09 Oct 2010 at 16:08

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