D E P R E S S I N G

Rating: 1/10 (17 December 2002)

This has got to be one of the most depressing movies EVER made. The main characters are so self absorbed and mostly devoid of any semblance of decency that it is hard to sympathize, empathize, or relate to any of them, even the long-suffering pianist. One scene of abuse (verbal, emotional, or physical) is merely a lead in to another or frequently an even worse situation. New Zealand was no doubt a harsh place in the last century but this movie took it to the point of overkill. Should all movies have a `Brady Bunch' type of feel or ending? NO!! But this movie went to the equally bad extreme on the other end of the scale. The only thing I found myself caring about was for the movie to end. It was a waste of celluloid. 1993 must have been a poor year for Oscars since this received a best picture nomination. No offense to Hunter and Pacquin who played their roles well, but their Oscars should have gone to others. This movie is ONLY for those that want to become depressed. How do you spell loser? THE PIANO.