Pieces of April
2003
Comedy, Drama
1h 20m
Poignant and funny, Pieces of April is an up-close look at an extraordinary day in the life of the not-so-ordinary Burns family. (MGM)
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Pieces of April
2003
Comedy, Drama
1h 20m
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Rated 14 Aug 2007
4
43rd
Defines everything that is "quirky indie comedy." Under certain moods for something with a little more bite, it could be totally loathesome. Watch it when in a lighthearted, happy mood.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
Rated 05 Jan 2009
0
3rd
I could have made this film with a camera cheaper than mine, two or three of my friends, and a skateboard. Then we could just add-lib the plot as we go. And it would probably be much more engaging.
Rated 05 Jan 2009
Rated 20 Jul 2014
30
18th
While there were a few humorous moments, there was too little comedy. I usually love Katie Holmes and Patricia Clarkson, but their roles left me mostly unsatisfied. Some of the story was rather poorly told and I didn't get invested in the characters. The story doesn't have much to say and meanders around too much.
Rated 20 Jul 2014
Rated 18 Feb 2021
50
45th
I'm still not sure if the story was told in pieces (ha) that are non-linear or if I'm missing certain plot points. I'm a bit discomforted by the idea that Katie Holmes being the black sheep means that she's living in the slums---an "ethnic" neighborhood that is basically a '90s stereotype of the hood, complete with black boyfriend. I can see the efforts from Patricia Clarkson but her role didn't excite me. I also was very skeptical of Holmes' intentions. Fav scene: cooking with the black couple.
Rated 18 Feb 2021
Rated 13 Feb 2007
67
50th
Although a bit rough around the edges, that's also part of the charm, making Pieces of April worthwhile Thanksgiving entertainment for families with children who have already matured.
Rated 13 Feb 2007
Rated 14 Aug 2007
97
88th
Insanely sweet, but not overly maudlin.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
Rated 14 Aug 2007
65
81st
this isn't a kids movie if you understand indie films this is worth it
Rated 14 Aug 2007
Rated 14 Aug 2007
78
32nd
Amusing but forgettable character drama, featuring a decent acting turn for Holmes.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
Rated 14 Aug 2007
88
86th
The Supporting Cast Brought stuff to the table. Sisqo and Katie Holmes didn't steal anything from it.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
Rated 14 Aug 2007
80
64th
Cute enough to watch twice. Katie Holmes leaves her Joey persona behind. Great example of why holidays are evil.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
Rated 14 Aug 2007
62
20th
Touching but manipulative and ham-fisted. The level of contempt that April's family feels for her is really puzzling.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
Rated 01 Feb 2008
68
50th
love the soundtrack...
Rated 01 Feb 2008
Rated 30 Dec 2008
66
50th
Tidy, well-acted indie flick. Not much to it, but it's worth a viewing.
Rated 30 Dec 2008
Rated 01 Jan 2009
70
54th
I love slice of life movies, but this isn't one of the best really. A lot of the characters are a bit all over the place. For the mum that would be understandable, and its fine, but April should be someone we like throughout. Not someone who's nice, then a pain in the arse, then nice again.
Rated 01 Jan 2009
Rated 26 Mar 2009
90
72nd
IMDB's review sums it up nicely. A good vehicle for Holmes. Recommended.
Rated 26 Mar 2009
Rated 29 Aug 2009
68
26th
Not nearly as poignant and funny as the write-up would have you think. It's actually quite boring and it was really hard to like April as a character.
Rated 29 Aug 2009
Rated 26 Feb 2010
79
38th
Heartwarming for something with an indie edge. Patricia Clarkson as usual is a standout, and Katie Holmes is good too.
Rated 26 Feb 2010
Rated 08 Aug 2010
55
74th
#08#, liked, rewatch(2) }*{ #00s#, Katie H!
Rated 08 Aug 2010
Rated 05 Nov 2010
10
2nd
Can't really remember it but am just gonna assume I detested it. Just reading the summary annoyed me.
Rated 05 Nov 2010
Rated 30 Nov 2010
15
21st
"Far stranger than the unnecessary air of mystery and constant telegraphing going on here is how Hedges turns disease and race into a running joke." - Ed Gonzalez
Rated 30 Nov 2010
Rated 16 Jan 2011
1
17th
Watch it for Clarkson, who puts in a performance that's hilarious and deeply moving at the same time, but can't fully make up for the thin plot and Hedges' hamfisted direction.
Rated 16 Jan 2011
Rated 11 Aug 2012
60
20th
Pieces of April isn't a bad movie, but just feels like one of those cliche, run-of-the-mill movies about a quirky family. Didn't really find anything particularly noteworthy about it.
Rated 11 Aug 2012
Rated 13 Oct 2012
84
76th
Alright, after reading the reviews, I thought this movie would suck. But, though, not being a masterpiece, I was quite touched by this movie. I think that it is very hard to be objective about movies, in general and sometimes you come across a movie that you know has no great artistic value but the story is one that has some personal meaning for the viewer.
Rated 13 Oct 2012
Rated 22 Nov 2012
70
77th
Pieces of April is a surprisingly touching film considering how many other movies like it are out there. It's about reuniting a dysfunctional family, but does it with an approach balancing comedy and drama, while also being an intimate picture with its almost documentary style. It is funny, and it is sweet, and it's ultimately a lot of fun, even though its budget and short filming schedule seem to tarnish the ending. It still works, and ends up being a Thanksgiving film worth your time.
Rated 22 Nov 2012
Rated 30 Jul 2013
60
23rd
Well-acted indie-comedy that fails to say anything meaningful about the odd family it follows. There is some great acting from Patricia Clarkson and Katie Holmes, but you aren't given any understanding of why April is being treated so harshly by her family other than her doing crazy things as a kid.
Rated 30 Jul 2013
Rated 30 May 2015
5
31st
"Alternative" Katie plus more than one panty shot makes this worth seeing once.
Rated 30 May 2015
Rated 28 Nov 2019
70
53rd
Nicepreponbothsides+niceblackcouplehelped+momhasnogoodmemoriesofherlol+herbeatenupblackbfscaresthemaway-momseesabadmominwashroomsobikerstaketodaughter'splace+alltherewithasianfamthathelpedtoo
Rated 28 Nov 2019
Rated 22 Jan 2021
74
68th
This movie was also nominated to Oscar thanks for Clarkson's performance. Actually all cast performed well and movie was enjoyable. Peter Hedges holds everything nicely together and aftertaste is better than on that roasted turkey.
Rated 22 Jan 2021
Rated 13 Feb 2022
72
41st
Thanksgiving is a terminally underrated holiday in film, and this is one of the few movies that attempt to tackle it. "Pieces of April" does a solid job at tackling the underlying values of the holiday, but one can't help but marvel at just how dysfunctional this family really is, it never really explains why April's family holds her in such low regard, or how April's maniacal bitch of a mother even convinced a man to have a family with her in the first place.
Rated 13 Feb 2022
Rated 12 Jul 2022
64
50th
Pieces of April is a mess of a film that flails under its lack of budget. Aesthetically it's drab to behold, with brown tones abound, an amateurish handheld cinematography and so many unnecessary close-up. If the aim was to make the characters, locations, and props look decrepit, the film goes a step too far. The cast is great, though the characters are horrific. The film is paced poorly and suffers from not leaning into its emotional moments, but there are occasional moments that work well.
Rated 12 Jul 2022
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