Well, I reckon New Zealand doesn't need 'The Lord of the Rings' to meet cinematic success, but evidently doesn't do Harvey Keitel as many favors as he was hoping for, because after this film, we didn't really see a whole lot of him, and he was a pretty big star. 'And the piano, it sounds like a carnival, and the microphone smells like a beer, and they sit at the bar and put bread in my jar, saying 'Man, what are you doing here?'' That song is a masterpiece of lyricism, but this film's title, on the hand, is a touch lazy I feel, so the film itself better be good, and sure enough, it is, as the critical and commercial reception will most certainly tell you. Holly Hunter and Anna Paquin definitely deserved their Oscars for their roles as this is a near perfect film that has a very good story and magnetic performances that is sure to delight diehard film fans. To me, it's always great to see a director that is able to craft something truly grand with a few simple ideas, and that is the case with this film.

The Piano is one the finest films in the genre, and it's a memorable picture that you won't soon forget because it's a chilling, beautiful film that is one of the finest films of 90's. I recommend this film to anyone that enjoys a richly told drama with a great story and top notch cast. The Piano is a richly detailed drama is haunting, thrilling, and it keeps you invested from the first frame right to the final shot. This is a masterpiece in terms of pure craftsmanship and the cast just add so much to the enjoyment of the film. Everything about the film is truly hypnotic, the score composed by Michael Nyman adds so much emotion to the story that you are overwhelmed by how grand the film is. Director Jane Campion crafts a brilliant picture, one that is rare in the way it tells a truly engrossing story that is elevated by the strong performances from its cast. Anna Paquin and Holly Hunter have terrific chemistry on-screen, and they are tremendous leads that really add so much to the film's powerful storytelling. This is sublime storytelling and if you're looking for a solid piece of drama, then The Piano is worth seeing. The film is a beautiful piece of cinema, in the way that it's been film, acted, directed and told. This film is famous for the fact that Anna Paquin who was eleven years old at the time of the film's release won an Oscar for her performance, thus becoming the second younger Oscar winner in film history.

Astounding drama, The Piano is a near perfect picture that boasts an incredible cast of talented actors and has a terrific, well executed storyline.

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