Pieces of April
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Movie Reviews of Pieces of April
Movie Review: Deeply moving and humorous film of a Thanksgiving reconciliation
Summary: 5 Stars
I always watch this movie on Thanksgiving Day... and it never fails to make me smile and also bring a tear to my eye. This is a deeply moving tale of what it means to be the misunderstood 'black sheep' of one's family who learns to make her family proud... but also of parents and a brother willing to give her one 'final' chance. Both Patricia Clarkson and Oliver Platt give real, nuanced performances as parents going thru their own tragic hell, the best they are able... and Katie Holmes does a good job of the misunderstood, and difficult daughter, trying desperately to make her family proud. By the end of the film I challenge you to not feel a deep feeling of hope of what every family which suffers from stress, illness, whatever, could experience on Thankgiving (or any) day: forgiveness, love, acceptance and gratitude for each other.Movie Review: Thank God for a movie about Thanksgiving.
Summary: 5 Stars
Pieces of April is such a sweet, lovely, and heartfelt movie. Katie Holmes is pitch-perfect as the title character April. This is her best film, she is flawless and unforgettable. She is the dark horse of her family, she has never had a solid relationship with her mother who is now dying of breast cancer. Her mother is played by Patricia Clarkson (oscar-nominated role),her character is cruel, moody, and trying her hardest to make amends with her rebellious daughter. April invites her family to her apartment for a "nice" Thanksgiving dinner, things go array when April discovers her oven is not working. This film is only an 1 hour and 12 minutes long and I think this movie is perfectly fine in length. Pieces of April is a very intelligent indie film, forget about her work on Dawson's Creek, Holmes is a true and talented actress here.Movie Review: Loads of fun and heart...
Summary: 5 Stars
Why do Amazon reviewers have to blab away the plot of everything? All I can say is that this small, independent film by Peter Hedges is loads of fun, and full of idiotic, totally believable behavior from all involved. Katie Holmes is Miss Know-It-All, who doesn't. She's a riot. Derek Luke is not given enough credit in this film. He is the only one who is genuinely in love. The magnificent Patricia Clarkson is great, as well as Oliver Platt. Sean Hayes appears briefly, but his character doesn't seem appropriate for the seedy surroundings. Lots of fun; Holmes and Clarkson connect like magnets (opposites), and I enjoyed it a lot. Especially, Oliver Platt has never been in such control. This small film wasn't in theatres for long, but anyone who wants to go for an entertaining ride will enjoy it a lot. A nice DVD extra, too.Movie Review: The best dysfunctional film ever
Summary: 5 Stars
April (Katie Holmes) is the black sheep - we can all relate, right? Well, not only does April manage to pull off the biggest miracle since 42nd street, but she does it in a manner which brings everyone together. From the sarcastic-turned-sympathetic Evette and Eugene, to the weird-in-every-role Sean Hayes to the Chinese family that takes pity, everyone comes together in a spiritual and heartwarming conclusion that makes you wish you were part of it.
If you have ever had a bad Thanksgiving you'll want to see this. If you have ever felt left out or misunderstood, you'll also want to see this. If you've fulfilled all your dreams and wish nothing bad upon us that haven't you'll still want to see this. It is simply heartwarming, and though I never cry at anything, I cried watching this movie. Twice.
Movie Review: Great surprise.
Summary: 5 Stars
I don't know what made me rent this movie, but boy oh boy, I was pleasantly surprised! I love watching food network, so watching this poor girl struggle through this dinner, trying to find ovens in strangers homes to cook her turkey, due to her own oven being dead, of all the days of the year, was heart warming.Ive never been a big fan of Katie Holmes, but she is great as a bit grungy, passionate and real April, far cry form her days on Davson's Creek, where her rolling eyes and immature faces were annoying. She gives a great performance, alongside of Patricia Clarkson, her cancer ridden mother.
You must see it to believe it. The cinematography is a bit rough but cozy, this movie feels so different than any other movie you see these days.
Great filck, and a very pleasant surprise.