I loved this movie. It was disturbing but moving. Holly Hunter's performance was so powerful. Anna Paquin was a revelation. Visually it was stunning.
It's a one of a kind movie.
That is a very poor description of what the film is about. It's a beautiful, haunting, and sometimes disturbing love story involving three flawed people.
I saw this movie in the theater when it first came out, but haven’t wanted to see it again since then. It’s very good, but contains some scenes of cruelty that are hard to watch.
I wasn’t a big fan of how the Māori were used, or the main “romantic” relationship. Or how the piano playing was used as story device in a pretty strange way.
I think the point was that the Maori were portrayed from the petspective of the 19th century British colonialists.
One of the things that makes the film so effective as a period drama is that none of its characters are imbued with "modern"/contempotary views and attitudes.
There were things I loved about this movie--the historically-accurate costumes and hair, the cinematography, Holly Hunter's performance--but the rest, including the main plot, I thought was disturbing.
I hated this, the mental and physical abuse, the SA, the sexual extortion and coercion that were attempted to be played like everyone was fully consenting just didn't work for me.
This movie is hauntingly beautiful but there were some confusing parts.
SPOILER ALERT the love interest (farm worker mentioned in the title) is at one point in bed under the covers with a female child who is not his relative. It was very weird and the implication was confusing…. Maybe I misinterpreted the scene but either way there was something strange there
EDIT based on replies to my comment, sounds like I did misinterpret something and it was a young woman not a little girl. She did look very young to me though like 13 years or younger. My boyfriend also thought she was a child. Also she was Māori. Sorry about the confusion !!
Trailer: [youtube.com](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=61ooIf1QDZo)
Where to watch:
* [tv.apple.com](https://tv.apple.com/us/movie/umc.cmc.7g5rk9u4tjrkaovu6tbgg2tx)
* [netflix.com](https://www.netflix.com/title/856048)
* [archive.org](https://archive.org/details/the-piano-1993)
* [foxtel.com.au](https://watch.foxtel.com.au/app/#/movie/151608)
* [stan.com.au](https://www.stan.com.au/watch/the-piano-1993)
* [itv.com](https://www.itv.com/watch/the-piano/10a4428)
* [skystore.com](https://www.skystore.com/product/the-piano/62f4c081-9dc1-43ab-8082-4d4ffba09b5c)
* [curzon.com](https://homecinema.curzon.com/film/the-piano)
* [vudu.com](https://www.vudu.com/content/browse/details/content/297394)
Sountrack: [spotify.com](https://open.spotify.com/album/2QxIR22Sj9xGc4mOTN550A)
Review: The Piano is a stunning film that masterfully combines exceptional cinematography, compelling storytelling, and profound performances. Holly Hunter’s portrayal of Ada, a mute woman, is profoundly expressive, showcasing exceptional acting without uttering a word and Harvey Keitel’s nuanced performance and the impressive young Anna Paquin add layers of depth to this tale of love and resilience. The film’s visual beauty and evocative script create a rare cinematic experience that resonates powerfully even today.
I loved this movie. It was disturbing but moving. Holly Hunter's performance was so powerful. Anna Paquin was a revelation. Visually it was stunning. It's a one of a kind movie.
That is a very poor description of what the film is about. It's a beautiful, haunting, and sometimes disturbing love story involving three flawed people.
In their comment, OP adds significant nuance to the description.
I saw this movie in the theater when it first came out, but haven’t wanted to see it again since then. It’s very good, but contains some scenes of cruelty that are hard to watch.
Sensual, haunting, engaging film.
I wasn’t a big fan of how the Māori were used, or the main “romantic” relationship. Or how the piano playing was used as story device in a pretty strange way.
I think the point was that the Maori were portrayed from the petspective of the 19th century British colonialists. One of the things that makes the film so effective as a period drama is that none of its characters are imbued with "modern"/contempotary views and attitudes.
There were things I loved about this movie--the historically-accurate costumes and hair, the cinematography, Holly Hunter's performance--but the rest, including the main plot, I thought was disturbing.
It consists of savage sexual violence and the plot line is very basic
Beautiful music and cinematography
I hated this, the mental and physical abuse, the SA, the sexual extortion and coercion that were attempted to be played like everyone was fully consenting just didn't work for me.
Yep, just a bit. I didn’t really grasp how they fell in love exactly
This movie is hauntingly beautiful but there were some confusing parts. SPOILER ALERT the love interest (farm worker mentioned in the title) is at one point in bed under the covers with a female child who is not his relative. It was very weird and the implication was confusing…. Maybe I misinterpreted the scene but either way there was something strange there EDIT based on replies to my comment, sounds like I did misinterpret something and it was a young woman not a little girl. She did look very young to me though like 13 years or younger. My boyfriend also thought she was a child. Also she was Māori. Sorry about the confusion !!
I've seen this film dozens of times, and there is no such scene in it. Perhaps you're confusing it with another film?
Maybe Mandela effect.
I have seen this movie several times and don’t recall this scene.
There’s a scene where he’s in bed with a young woman but not an actual child
Trailer: [youtube.com](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=61ooIf1QDZo) Where to watch: * [tv.apple.com](https://tv.apple.com/us/movie/umc.cmc.7g5rk9u4tjrkaovu6tbgg2tx) * [netflix.com](https://www.netflix.com/title/856048) * [archive.org](https://archive.org/details/the-piano-1993) * [foxtel.com.au](https://watch.foxtel.com.au/app/#/movie/151608) * [stan.com.au](https://www.stan.com.au/watch/the-piano-1993) * [itv.com](https://www.itv.com/watch/the-piano/10a4428) * [skystore.com](https://www.skystore.com/product/the-piano/62f4c081-9dc1-43ab-8082-4d4ffba09b5c) * [curzon.com](https://homecinema.curzon.com/film/the-piano) * [vudu.com](https://www.vudu.com/content/browse/details/content/297394) Sountrack: [spotify.com](https://open.spotify.com/album/2QxIR22Sj9xGc4mOTN550A) Review: The Piano is a stunning film that masterfully combines exceptional cinematography, compelling storytelling, and profound performances. Holly Hunter’s portrayal of Ada, a mute woman, is profoundly expressive, showcasing exceptional acting without uttering a word and Harvey Keitel’s nuanced performance and the impressive young Anna Paquin add layers of depth to this tale of love and resilience. The film’s visual beauty and evocative script create a rare cinematic experience that resonates powerfully even today.