| The Piano Review |
| by Roger A. Rubio |
| I wanted to wait until after the Oscars to review this film, and I
am glad that I did. I distinguish between the labels film and movie
here with great caution, as this "piece" or "text," if you will, was a
film, and *not* a movie. JURASSIC PARK...more |
| The Piano Review |
| by Gareth Rees |
| Time: sometime in the nineteenth century. Holly Hunter plays Ada,
a beautiful and talented pianist. She has a mighty will and, it seems,
has refused to speak since childhood. Probably on account of her
having an illegitimate daughter (Flora,...more |
| The Piano Review |
| by Jon A Webb |
| THE PIANO is one of perhaps two films I've seen lately (the other
being THE SECRET GARDEN) which are really original, and which show
something deep and interesting about human nature. more |
| The Piano Review |
| by Mark R. Leeper |
| Capsule review: I may stand alone on this one, but for
me THE PIANO is an unbelievable and over-wrought melodrama.
Keitel is at least able to put in a good performance, but as
talented as Hunter is, even she cannot make the...more |
| The Piano Review |
| by Scott Renshaw |
| A couple of months ago, I finally saw Jane Campion's 1991 film AN
ANGEL AT MY TABLE. I mention this only because I experienced a very
similar reaction to THE PIANO as I did to that film. While I was not
instantly caught up in the story, its impact...more |
| The Piano Review |
| by berardinelli,james |
| Starring: Holly Hunter, Harvey Keitel, Sam Neill, Anna Paquin
Director: Jane Campion
Producer: Jan Chapman
Screenplay: Jane Campion
Music: Michael Nyman
Released by Miramax Pictures more |
| The Piano Review |
| by max |
| Since causing a seven-minute standing ovation at its world
premiere in Cannes this year, Jane Campion's film has sent waves of
anticipation across the Atlantic for its impending opening in North
America. Upon seeing it, you may wonder if seven...more |
