Review of Pieces of April (2003) by Brittani M — 12 Mar 2008

This is one of my fave independent movies.

This review of Pieces of April (2003) was written by Brittani M on 12 Mar 2008.

Pieces of April has generally received positive reviews.

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By David Sterritt (1,643) for Christian Science Monitor (3,788) on 05 Jul 2015

The characters are so convincing and the mood so light and flaky that it's hard not to find it a delicious little hors d'oeuvre of a movie…

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It's interesting to see Holmes in something like this, which gives an edge to her usual cute and cloying persona…

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The ordeal undeniably strikes an emotional chord, and much of this is due to Holmes, who wonderfully communicates both the character's streak…

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By Tav D (14) on 11 Aug 2016

Possibly my all-time favorite low-budget drama ($500k or less). So many things are pitch-perfect in this film it's remarkable. Worth seeking out…

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By Chuck Wilson (418) for L.A. Weekly (3,142) on 04 Sep 2015

A tougher, more experienced director may someday force Holmes to surprise first herself, then us…

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By Peter Rainer (2,575) for New York Magazine (Vulture) (3,519) on 06 Dec 2014

Hedges keeps everything in balance: The sadness and frivolity all seem to be part of the same emotional continuum…

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By Carley O (40) on 12 Dec 2011

Brilliant indie comedy. Very well acted, very funny. A thinking mans Terms of Endearment…

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By Daniell G (66) on 12 Jan 2013

I loved this movie. Most other people who see it think it's dumb but screw them…

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