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The Man Without A Face on DVD (1993)
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Mel Gibson marked his directorial debut with this low-key, coming-of-age drama set in the late 1960s. Gibson also takes the title role of the horribly scarred former teacher, who lives a reclusive life away from the gossip of his small-town neighbours. He is gradually drawn out of his shell by an unhappy young boy (Nick Stahl) who secures Gibson's services as a tutor, but their close relationship eventually comes back to haunt him. Gibson takes a back seat to his young lead, and Stahl doesn't disappoint, delivering a moving, intense performance. The support cast, including Margaret Whitton as Stahl's marriage-happy mother, plays characters that are also skilfully drawn, and, although Gibson the director sometimes errs too much on the side of sentimentality, it remains an assured debut. Variety "...Ample heart....In addition to the charm of the two main characters, the movie manages to glorify education without being heavy-handed..." Time Out A solidly crafted if ultimately unexceptional family film about the mentor-pupil relationship of a disfigured outcast... Read more on www.timeout.com Members ReviewsReviews Voted Most HelpfulMost Recent Reviews |
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