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| Unmissable |
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| Tragic |
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| FILM DETAILS | | Certificate 12A | | Cast
Katie Holmes
Patricia Clarkson
Derek Luke
Oliver Platt
Alison Pill
Sean Hayes | | Directors
Peter Hedges | | Screenwriters
Peter Hedges | | Running Time
80 minutes |
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Pieces Of April
Compelling and affecting low-budget indie gem starring Katie Holmes and Patricia Clarkson.
Plot
The black sheep of the family, April Burns, decides to host a Thanksgiving meal for her estranged family ù possibly their last as her mother Joy is desperately ill with cancer. But a broken oven and huge turkey mean that April has to seek out holiday spir
Verdict
Pieces Of April is a shining example of just how compelling and affecting low-budget filmmaking can be when you’ve got a good story and strong cast. Don’t let the American institution of Thanksgiving put you off watching the movie — family get-togethers are the same the world over, and this one is a pleasure to watch.
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