navdp A predictable movie with a not so highly pleasing story line makes this movie a watchable one. Passion of Ada and Baines is worth waiting for.

Aurora Knight (AliceKingsley2) The Piano is a fantastic melodrama love story I've ever seen. The story and the acting are great. Holly Hunter and Anna Paquin really did deserve their oscars. At some parts of the movie, I thought Baines was a jerk at first because of wanting to make love with Ada, then later on Stewart became a jerk. The moment where he chopped her finger off scared me so much that I cried. New Zealand makes me think of my many trips down there mainly in the north island. I highly recommend this film. It's terrific.

cnycitylady The Piano is considered a most romantic movie. And in a way it is, but not really in the classic use of the word "romantic."The characters are far from two dimensional, with ups and downs, highs and lows; both good and bad. No one is just one thing and it is a very fresh, raw take on humanity. The script colors their characters beautifully, and the story has many different aspects. But the one that stands out most, as it should, is Holly Hunter's journey from saddened, numbed woman to vibrant lover of life.The men that desire her are scoundrels and undeserving of her, and yet both are good men in their own ways. Patient, kind, understanding. It's interesting to see how and why both of these men want this woman who has abandoned all hope of ever loving anyone other than her daughter ever again. Hunter's character is an enigma. She can love fiercely on one end of the spectrum but she cannot hate. She also doesn't realize that she has a say in her life until she falls for one of the men who desire her. This movie is odd to say the least. Each time you view it you will think differently of all of the characters. You will never be quite sure who the villain is or who the hero is. But you can be sure that it is a gripping original take on love and starting over. 7.8/10

Irishchatter OK so I know that the story goes with a woman who was muted because on her wedding day, her husband was killed by lightning and is rising her daughter as a single parent.However, It didn't make any sense to me that she had to take off her clothes for a fisherman who promises her to give her back the piano. I honestly didn't understand why the story was going all over the place when that scene happened because like why on earth did she decide to go for him and not Sam Neill's character. Also the characters really should've been played by English actors because some of the amercian actors weren't that great with their fake English accents!I didn't find this movie that great to be honest!