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The Piano (Special Edition) [DVD] [1993]
enlarge	Director: Jane Campion Actors: Holly Hunter, Harvey Keitel, Sam Neill, Anna Paquin, Kerry Walker Studio: Optimum Home Entertainment Category: DVD List Price: ~~£19.99~~ Buy New: £4.00 as of 7/9/2010 13:58 BST details You Save: £15.99 (80%) In Stock New (18) Used (7) from £3.40 Seller: dvddirect2006 Rating: 25 reviews Sales Rank: 3,822 Format: Anamorphic, PAL, Special Edition Languages: English (Original Language), Maori (Original Language) Rating: Suitable for 15 years and over Region: 2 Aspect Ratio: 16:9 - 1.85:1 Number Of Discs: 2 Running Time: 120 Minutes Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.2 Dimensions (in): 7.1 x 5.4 x 0.6 EAN: 5060034572725 ASIN: B000AMSSD4 Theatrical Release Date: August 12, 1993 Release Date: February 6, 2006 Availability: Usually dispatched within 1-2 business days


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Editorial Reviews: Amazon.co.uk Review Jane Campion's The Piano struck a deep chord (if you'll excuse the expression) with audiences in 1993, who were mesmerised by the film's rich, dreamlike imagery. It is the story of a Scottish woman named Ada (Holly Hunter), who has been mute since age 6 because she simply chose not to speak. Ada travels with her daughter Flora (Anna Paquin) and her beloved piano to a remote spot on the coast of New Zealand for an arranged marriage to a farmer (Sam Neill). She gives piano lessons to a gruff neighbor (Harvey Keitel) who has Maori tattoos on his face, and, well, things develop from there. The picture takes on a powerful dream logic that simply defies synopsis. It's a breathtakingly beautiful and original achievement from Campion, a unique stylist. The Piano won the Palme d'Or at the Cannes Film Festival and Oscars for Hunt, Paquin and Campion's screenplay. --Jim Emerson Amazon.co.uk Review Jane Campion's The Piano struck a deep chord (if you'll excuse the expression) with audiences in 1993, who were mesmerised by the film's rich, dreamlike imagery. It is the story of a Scottish woman named Ada (Holly Hunter), who has been mute since age 6 because she simply chose not to speak. Ada travels with her daughter Flora (Anna Paquin) and her beloved piano to a remote spot on the coast of New Zealand for an arranged marriage to a farmer (Sam Neill). She gives piano lessons to a gruff neighbor (Harvey Keitel) who has Maori tattoos on his face and, well, things develop from there. The picture takes on a powerful dream logic that simply defies synopsis. It's a breathtakingly beautiful and original achievement from Campion, a unique stylist. The Piano won the Palme d'Or at the Cannes Film Festival and Oscars for Hunt, Paquin and Campion's screenplay. --Jim Emerson, Amazon.com

Customer Reviews: Showing reviews 1-5 of 25 1 2 3 4 5 Next » The Piano June 8, 2010 peter 1 out of 5 found this review helpful Stars? (Ihad to give one to share this opinion)If you watch this film, it will make any other film seem like a gem! It is without doubt the worst film I have ever seen. Dull, boring, lacking in content. Bought it by mistake, I actually wanted the Pianist. Now that is a film worth watching! A work of art July 26, 2009 Michael M. Ordoukhani (Hertfordshire, UK) 1 out of 4 found this review helpful The photography of this film is extremly well done, every scene is a work of art. It is like a moving painting. It was hard for me to indentify with the story, because I have never experienced or recognised the culture, but after 30 min it sinks in. As a lover of classical music the theme music is worth buying the DVD and the CD for. I am learning to play it. I am not a big fan of female actresses, they never leave a lasting impression on me, except a few, but she was perfect and played the role beautifully. She must be a pro pianist, because she really understood the character. The story is very good but suttle. May not appeal to many. I think you need to be romantic, down to earth and a bit artistic to fully appreciate this film. Like a very fine wine. If you haven't yet seen it and haven't read the other reviews then I don't want to spoil it for you. There is one sad scene in it that spoilt it for me. I just could not stomach it and cannot watch it again. As I said if you are very emotional and appreciate this film then you get my meaning. A total masterpiece! April 26, 2009 Ms. K. Ellinor (London, England) 3 out of 4 found this review helpful I purchased this movie having played the signature piece at School and from a friend recommending it - I have to say I wasn't that enthusiastic, but having seen it, all I can say is wow! A total masterpiece, I'd recommend it to anyone as one of the best movies, you'll be totally gripped. The Piano September 10, 2007 J. Mortimer (Whitby, N.Yorks) 3 out of 5 found this review helpful I had this film on video tape, and it has been watched, and loaned out to friends so many times, it's worn out. So, I had to but the DVD!!!!!!!!!!! The special edition DVD is fascinating because if you already love the film, you are given an insight into the mind of the writer. I also loved watching the interview with the composer, being a keen piano player. The film is quite dark, dramatic and moody and the music is beautiful, matching perfectly the whole feel of the movie. Oh, and Holly Hunter actually plays the piano! Buy it!You won't be disappointed. Book? What book? February 3, 2007 Mr. A. Rigby (London) 8 out of 11 found this review helpful I am not sure what others are referring to when they say this film is not as good as the 'book it is based upon' - because The Piano is a total original. The screenplay is not based on a book and was written directly for the screen (which is also one of the three Oscars it deservedly won). I believe there may have been a novelisation that followed the film, but the fierce artistic vision that Campion committed to celluloid is where it all starts - it is won that invites people to unravel it's mysteries, but remains ambiguous and untenable enough that they never really can be. An amazing film. Showing reviews 1-5 of 25 1 2 3 4 5 Next »

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