Pieces of April
2003, Comedy/Drama, 1h 21m
153 Reviews 25,000+ RatingsWhat to know
Pieces of April transcends its small-scale setting and budget with endearing performances, playful humor, and genuine sweetness, resulting in a touching holiday treat. Read critic reviews
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April Burns
Joy Burns
Jim Burns
Bobby
Beth Burns
Timmy Burns
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Critic Reviews for Pieces of April
All Critics (153) | Top Critics (48) | Fresh (128) | Rotten (25)
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Thanksgiving just wouldn't be Thanksgiving without a dysfunctional family reunion, but writer-director Peter Hedges comes up with an original take on the holiday disaster theme in the quiet gem Pieces of April.
November 9, 2018 | Full Review… -
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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Thought-provoking, engaging; mid-teens and older.
December 27, 2010 | Rating: 4/5 | Full Review… -
Laughter and poignancy go hand in hand in this DV debut whose comedy that may be standard, but never ceases to deliver sharp, dark laughs.
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A shining example of just how compelling and affecting low-budget filmmaking can be when you've got a good story and strong cast.
April 1, 2006 | Rating: 4/5 | Full Review… -
Pieces of April is built around the tired premise of a dysfunctional family's Thanksgiving get-together, but -- surprise -- it's fresh.
August 7, 2004
Audience Reviews for Pieces of April
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May 26, 2010A one part great movie and one part bad movie. The storylines of Derek Luke and Katie Holmes are perfect and extremely well done, while the scenes with the family are the same cliche seen over and over. I think what also works extremely well is the cinematography and documentary look. It feels like you're living in this apartment building and taking a look at a real place rather than fiction. Overall, it works. It's just not as good as it theoretically could have been.Conner R Super Reviewer
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Oct 11, 2009A generous, heartfelt little motion picture that helps us remember that excellence doesn't exclude compact, unambitious projects like this one. Pieces of April speaks to the human nature, i.e. our unability to express the love buried somewhere inside ourselves, underneath long-lasting resentment and different values. Its short running time still doesn't prevent us from getting inside these complex minds, and backed by all-around superb performances (Holmes and Clarkson getting the top honors), the characters in Pieces of April really resonate and stick with the viewer. Add to that an almost completely naturalistic flow of great dialogue and solid, unpretentious directing from Hedges, and you've got yourself a real hidden gem. Don't miss out on this one...Laurence C Super Reviewer
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Nov 28, 2008A chaotic and different type of thanks giving movie with a sweet ending, quite underrated.Matthew M Super Reviewer
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Nov 25, 2007A decent quirky indie film about an imperfect daughter having her imperfect family over for thanksgiving dinner.Nicolas K Super Reviewer
Pieces of April Quotes
| Joy Burns: | I'm glad we're going, Jim. This way instead of April showing up with some new piercing, tattoo, and, God forbid, staying overnight, this way we get to show up, experience the disaster that is her life, smile, and before we know it, we're on our way back home. |
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