The Piano Lesson

Interesting story good acting.

Producer Denzel Washington continues to showcase the profound grapple of thematic provocation from playwright August Wilson through a powerfully acted gravitational pull solidly delivered with taut conviction that stirs enthralled engagement, besides the unexpected supernatural horror angle with a looming chill to boot amid the verbally chaotic mixture. (B+)

I felt this film was a mixture of family drama past and present mixed with a ghost story . the family history obviously played a huge roll as to why the ghost was their in the first place . but overall i felt it was just ok /pretty good . John David Washington & Danielle Deadwyler were both very good .

Phenomenal acting and direction. Beautiful adaptation from the stage to film.

Blah. What a drawn out, weird movie…cool concept..but not done well. The movie is about an heirloom piano that stays in the family, and what the different members of the family want to do with it. But it’s not worth the watch.

This drama is an adaptation of the 1987 Pulitzer Prize-winning play by August Wilson set in 1936 Pittsburgh that follows the lives of the Charles family as they grapple with family legacy and difficult decisions as they determine the fate of their heirloom piano, exploring deeper themes along the way. With marvelous acting and the kind of intense dialogue-filled scenes one expects from Wilson, this film showcases the personality of each character very clearly and when they all collide in the haunting climax, it is a fantastic and entertaining resolution. I expected music to be more relevant, even if it has its moments. The tension of the scenes is powerful, and Danielle Deadwyler is astounding as Berniece, such good acting through so many emotions!

Not knowing the source material, #ThePianoLesson was a jarring experience, as a story of legacy & the literal ghosts that haunt us. John David Washington's intensity doesn't quite work for me, but Deadwyler & Fisher are top-notch. Overall, I feel a bit lost in the art on this one.

Its a predictable plot that was dragged out forever. The story was repeated over and over. Bernice's character was the only good thing in the movie. But they overlooked half of her character development.

Absolutely fantastic! Classic that demonstrates the power of the creators ability to carry the spirit through all of his children. Thanks for giving this generation a moment to experience this.

This is an exceptional film. If you just ranked the story telling & acting it would be a 4+. But imagining the determination it took to craft and bring this film to the box office it is a 5+. This movie is a tribute to the 'Washingtons' and my only hope is that reviews/ratings could be democratized to reflect what viewers really think. Find me at Schilen clues