Pieces of April (2003)
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)
Cast and Information
Directed By: Peter Hedges
Written By: Peter Hedges
Starring: Oliver Platt, Patricia Clarkson, Katie Holmes, Isiah Whitlock Jr., Alison Pill, Adrian Martinez, John Gallagher Jr., Sean Hayes, Derek Luke, Alice Drummond, Sisqó
Genres: Comedy, Drama, Family/Kids
Country: USA
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Pieces of April belongs to 13 collections
1. Academy Award - Oscar - ALL Best Picture, Directing, Acting & Screenplay Nominees (collaborative - 22 stars)
2. Directorial debut (collaborative: moderated by djross - 16 stars)
3. FIPRESCI Prize (collaborative: moderated by paulofilmo - 14 stars)
4. Best by different standards (public: sesito71 - 6 stars)
5. Thanksgiving (collaborative: moderated by BeeDub - 3 stars)
6. Female cinematographers (collaborative: moderated by iconogassed - 2 stars)
7. intra-family relationships (>1) (collaborative: moderated by livelove - 1 star)
8. Dysfunctional Family Heaven (collaborative: moderated by indiefan94)
9. Photographed by Tami Reiker (collaborative: moderated by iconogassed)
10. 2003: Year in Review (public: polanski28)
11. To Watch (public: Temptershell)
12. My Movie Collection (public: elhenzo)
13. My DVDs/Blu-Rays (public: andyglover)
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Ytadel | 4 43rd |
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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.
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TV+Film-Hub | 0 3rd |
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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.
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Anselmi86 | 74 59th |
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Patricia Clarkson is a marvel.
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eCitizen | 30 18th |
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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.
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nobamba | 50 45th |
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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.
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| Average Percentile 47.83% from 813 Ratings |  |