The Piano (Special Edition, DVD)

This is a film that people generally feel strongly about, they either think it's a load of tripe or they rave about it for weeks! One thing's for sure it appeals to a particular type, If mindless action movies are your thing give this one a miss it's a slow paced, beautifuly shot, haunting film that has me reaching for a box of tissues every time I watch it! Set in the late nineteenth century 'The Piano' follows the tale of Ada ( a mute women ) and her illegitimate daughter Flora as they start a new life in New Zealand. Married to a man she has never met ( Stewart ) and deprived of her voice ( the Piano ) Ada finds herself drawn to a tattooed ...  Read the complete review

Jane Campion's The Piano is a film about expression in the face of oppression. The film is also about female expression in Hollywood cinema, and can therefore be seen as a very important feminist film. Set in nineteenth century New Zealand, the film follows the relationships between the mute Ada (Holly Hunter), her daughter Flora (Anna Paquin), her husband Stewart (Sam Neil) and George Baines (Harvey Keitel). The Piano plays a central role in these relationships as it is Ada's mode of expression, her voice, and Ada only loves those she has freedom of expression with. For example she has a very close relationship with Flora due to their secret sign ...  Read the complete review