Review of The Piano (1993) by Benilde M — 22 Dec 2008
When I stumbled across this reel the main reason for selecting it was for Hunter. The plot outline wasn't displaying any justice what so ever. After watching I must say bravo to the ladies. Three oscars for best actress (Hunter) , best supporting (Paquin) and best writer (Campion).
The story starts off in a good spot not exposing too much of the past. Hunter's character has been arranged to marry a wealthy New Zealand landowner whom she's never met which causes her to relocate from her home with her daughter and her cherished piano. The love for her piano is really what carries this story through out the end. The ending was delightful and something that audiences most likely hoped for.
Full of shocking scenes that are perfectly fitted for the story no straying (thank Gad !). I was pleasantly shocked by the sensual scenes , well mainly by Hunter's anyway. Keitel's first nude scene about made my mouth fall open.
Ada (Hunter's character) gives such expression without words with only her face to do the talking its touching.
And to be honest I have never seen Paquin in anything that I've really admired her acting for. No folks X men doesn't count.
Only Campion could pieces together a story such as this to catch our sympathy and interest with all the characters involved.
This review of The Piano (1993) was written by Benilde M on 22 December 2008.
The Piano has generally received very positive reviews.
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