The Rowdyman

Saw it a few times on the CBC a long time ago. I want to get a copy of it on DVD or on the Bluray but theres none to be had anywhere!

It was a great movie that is worth watching many times. It has been many years since I have saw this movie. It still stick out as one of my favourites. If you take the time you will be able to see beyond the screen and see what many actually go though in life. Many are searching for reality and what really counts. Gordon Pinsent play a remarkable role as he always does. His characters always stand out as having something deep that is very important. I have been searching for a copy of this movie for years if you can help it would be very much appreciated. If you have a copy for sale would gladly pay a premium. Please e-mail me if you have a copy for sale even if its taped. Its a shame it is not easily available for this generation would benefit by seeing it.

I found everything about this film to be beautiful. Beautiful writing, beautiful direction, beautiful characters, beautiful scenery. I had heard a great deal about it, and the only way I could see it was to buy it. I'm so glad I did!

In Canada, there are some things that have gone unnoticed. This film is unique in its own way. You have a man who is a bit of an underachiever, and a constant troublemaker. He works at a papermill, he has a friend who is with him from the time being. And is getting tired of his shenanigans.

Only a few friends to rely on, but he always gets into trouble. When the people he is close to dies, he becomes very distant and resentful. His friend gets married and tries to start a new life without him. Tragedy strikes when he is killed in a workplace accident. He really needs to get his priorities in place.

It is not bad to be a free-spirited person, but there's a time to be a mature person who takes responsibility for his/her actions.

A very good film.

2 out of 5 stars.

I remember the night I saw The Rowdyman clearly, I was at the rink playing hockey with my friends and my older sister came and got me because we had to go see some stupid movie from Newfoundland(my dad was from Corner Brook). So I begrudgingly went to the theater with my family, and The Rowdyman isn't really a I think my life changed that night, I'm glad my parents dragged me out. I had never seen anything like it (at twelve years old). To me this was a very real reflection on how screwed up people can be, I left the theater a smile on my face and a few good lines memorized. I would highly recommend this down to earth movie.