Pieces of April
by Peter Hedges (II)
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Actor: Alison Pill, Derek Luke, John Gallagher Jr., Katie Holmes, Oliver PlattDirector: Peter Hedges (II)
Brand: TWENTIETH CENTURY FOX HOME ENT
DVD: Region Code 1
Audio: English (Original Language), Dolby Digital 5.1; French (Original Language), Dolby Digital 5.1; English (Subtitled); Spanish (Subtitled); French (Subtitled); French (Dubbed), Dolby Digital 5.1
Format: AC-3, Anamorphic, Closed-captioned, Color, Dolby, Dubbed, DVD-Video, Full Screen, NTSC, Subtitled, Widescreen
Picture Format: 1.85:1
Running Time: 80 minutes
DVD Release Date: 2004-02-24
Audience Rating: PG-13 (Parental Guidance Suggested)
Studio: MGM (Video & DVD)
Movie Reviews of Pieces of April
Movie Review: Katie Holmes was really good
Summary: 3 Stars
Loved the acting and the characters.... but a 'day in the life' movies are not for me. While it was interesting, it was not entertaining to me.
Summary of Pieces of April
Katie Holmes is terrific (People) as the quirky black sheep of her family in this delightful comedy-drama that sparkles with acerbic wit original characters and genuine heart (Variety). Patricia Clarkson gives a career-making performance (Boxoffice) and the entire cast is inspired (Film Threat) in this moving hilarious comedy (People).Rebellious daughter April Burns (Holmes) has offered to host an elaborate Thanksgiving dinner for her suburban clan in her grubby Lower East Side apartment. But her attempts to create an unforgettable feast go awry when she discovers that her oven doesn t work. Now as her weary family makes its way to the city April must rely on the kindness of strangers to pull off the perfect meal and the perfect memory.Special Features: Audio Commentary by Writer-Director Peter Hedges All the Pieces Together: FeaturetteOriginal Theatrical TrailerSystem Requirements: Running Time 80 MinFormat: DVD MOVIE Genre:?COMEDY Rating:?PG-13 UPC:?027616901811 Manufacturer No:?1005951The plot of Pieces of April, a sweet independent film, couldn't be simpler: As a raffish young woman named April (chipmunk-cute Katie Holmes, Wonder Boys, Dawson's Creek) struggles to cook Thanksgiving dinner in her dingy, cramped New York apartment, her estranged family slowly drives toward the city, stopping now and then to question why they're going to a meal they expect to be not only bad to eat, but awkward and unhappy. The writing, acting, and directing of Pieces of April ranges from straightforward to clumsy--and yet the movie builds to a surprisingly potent emotional conclusion. Much of the credit goes to wily Patricia Clarkson (High Art, The Station Agent), who plays April's cancer-ridden mother with a compelling mixture of sadness, rebellion, and wistful hope. Also featuring Oliver Platt (Funny Bones), Sean Hayes (Billy's Hollywood Screen Kiss), and Derek Luke (Antwone Fisher). --Bret Fetzer
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