Review of Pieces of April (2003) by Brian O — 22 Apr 2008

Artsy girl movie I enjoyed. Pleasant surprise.

This review of Pieces of April (2003) was written by Brian O on 22 Apr 2008.

Pieces of April has generally received positive reviews.

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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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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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As pat as some of its conclusions may seem, this low-budget effort has charm, fine acting and one of the few realistic screen depictions of…

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The restraint and wit Hedges and his cast display in putting together Pieces of April pay off in the film's brightly organized, deeply satisfying…

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