The Piano

Miramax Films | Release Date: November 1, 1993

7.9	USER SCORE Generally favorable reviews based on 134 Ratings

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dierregiOct 25, 2014

Jane Campion likes the grotesque. In most of her movies some characters are always distinctively weird in looks and behavior. The Piano is no exception. Main character Ada, played ferociously by Holly Hunter, is a bit of freak. Stubborn andJane Campion likes the grotesque. In most of her movies some characters are always distinctively weird in looks and behavior. The Piano is no exception. Main character Ada, played ferociously by Holly Hunter, is a bit of freak. Stubborn and self-contained she “decided” to remain silent from age six and never spoke a word since. Her inconsistent behavior creates all sorts of trouble to those around her, inclusive of unloved "husband" Alisdair, obnoxious daughter Flora and reluctant lover George.

Some beautiful landscapes and hunting music hardly make up for the fact that most of the movie is shot in claustrophobic and dark rain forest and three out of four main characters are creepily weird.… Expand

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sohyunw.Nov 12, 2006

If you play piano, put this one on the bottom of your list to watch. However, it is nice to watch on a rainy day, but don't go out of your way. Some parts were quite cheezy and I didn't like the weird, erotic scenes. I would rather If you play piano, put this one on the bottom of your list to watch. However, it is nice to watch on a rainy day, but don't go out of your way. Some parts were quite cheezy and I didn't like the weird, erotic scenes. I would rather see Amadeus for the 43rd time or watch my sisters play piano gracefully without words. Acting by Anna is superb. The rest of the cast... too boring and familiar.… Expand

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gracjanskiSep 17, 2022

Obviously I didnt like this movie, it is not only slow, but also the characters are boring, especially Ada, I didnt like her at all. Only Harvey Keitel was convincing. The music was nice.

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royalguy07Mar 15, 2023

Just didn't get all the way there with this. Definitely featured one of the best child performances ever. The dynamics and love triangle were a little messy and confusing.

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