The Piano details
| Format: | 15 DVD |
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| Starring: | Harvey Keitel, Sam Neill, Genevieve Lemon, Holly Hunter |
| Director: | Jane Campion |
| Genre: | Drama - Period |
| Studio: | ENTERTAINMENT IN VIDEO |
| Name | Discs | |
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The Piano |
15 Feature |
DVD Information
| Run time: | 2 hours |
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| Rental release: | 30 Aug 1999 |
| Main languages: | English |
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The Passion of the Piano
By Tom Pope from Brighton , 13 Apr 2007[Highly rated reviewer]
The first thing that has to be mentioned about this film is the wonderful, dramatic music that stays in your head for days afterwards - It was playing in both mine and my girlfriend's heads the next time we made love!!! It is a soundtrack to behold and Holly Hunter's skills as a pianist are very impressive (Yes...Holly Hunter, check the credits!!!) Her acting performance as a sexually repressed mute is also quite remarkable, well worthy of an oscar. Other performances from Harvey Keitel, Sam Neil and a bunch of Mauri Tribesman that look like they may well have been found on location are also impressive.
Ultimately this is a period drama with a breathtaking amount of passion and erotic tension, stunning New Zealand backdrops, moments of such emotion you'll be tempted to sob; and above all it's one of those films that creates a unique atmosphere, showing you a different world. It leaves a mark on you.... You won't be disappointed.- Was this review helpful to you?
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(88)A film for the classical taste
By natmeg (1 review) , 23 May 2013Intelligent, compelling script, intriguing concept and a story that is never easy. Never flatters, demands concentration and depth of thought. Fabulous music and a great performance by Holly Hunter. Harvey Keitel's performance changes from repellent to strangely touching and tender. My only criticism is that I sometimes found the dialogue hard to catch and as it was DVD I couldn't easily wind back. This is a grump I have with a lot of movies, so maybe it's me getting deaf! I recommend this film to anybody who enjoys classical music and novels, but not to anybody who likes fast, simplistic conflict.- Was this review helpful to you?
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Awful except the music
By funkyhelen (42 reviews) , 13 Feb 2013Got the film for it's soundtrack & was very disappointed with the story. It's not what I expected & isn't particuliarly enjoyable to watch- Was this review helpful to you?
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cracking film
By Pnutter (5 reviews) from Banstead , 17 Jan 2013brilliant film full of drama and makes you think. Well worth a watch at any time. All the cast are great and Jane Campion's directing is superb.- Was this review helpful to you?
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A Masterpiece
By a customer , 07 Jan 2013This is a wonderful film. I have seen it many times and it is one of my absolute favourites. Please do not be discouraged by negative coments. The film has an intriguing storyline, is beautifully filmed and directed, acting is outstanding. The scenery beautiful and the music, for me the, the best film music ever written. Jane Campion did a fantastic job of creating a 'complete' masterpiece where all the film components work perfectly together. Immerse yourself in the film and simply enjoy it.- Was this review helpful to you?
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Boring Victorian Saga
By Betsey (11 reviews) , 18 Sep 2012[Highly rated reviewer]
Yawn Yawn for this for this slow moving film.
A dark, grey Victorian saga of life in a wilderness of dank grey skies, with never ceasing rain, and pathways of deep wet mud. Then the trials and tribulations of 'buying a bride with a daughter'. Even as time passes and an affair proves true love will always win; not forgetting the haunting music, I found I was depressed watching. This is not an uplifting film- Was this review helpful to you?
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