Andy Serkis Says He Could Watch This 90%-Rated Drama Over and Over Again: "Adore That Film"

Although Andy Serkis' own movies as a director haven't always received rave reviews, his taste as a viewer and film connoisseur is impeccable.

Andy Serkis Has Nothing but Praise for Jane Campion's 'The Piano'

In an interview with The Hot Corn, when asked about a movie he could watch over and over again, Serkis named Jane Campion's The Piano.

Serkis, known for his pioneering work with motion-capture technology, has a particular fondness for this intimate yet intensely sensitive period drama.

He praised the director's genius and expressed his deep personal affection for the movie:

“She's an amazing director. I love it. I absolutely adore that film.”

What Is 'The Piano' About?

The story takes place in the mid-19th century. Ada, a Scottish woman who has been mute since age six, travels to New Zealand with her young daughter, Flora, and her large piano to marry Stewart, a colonist she has never met.

Upon arrival, Stewart refuses to transport the piano from the shore, condemning it to ruin. For Ada, who can only express herself through music, this is a severe blow.

Stewart's neighbor, the hermit Baines, takes the piano and offers Ada a deal: she can visit him and give music lessons to earn the keys to regain her "voice." These encounters gradually develop into a turbulent, fatal passion.

'The Piano' Is a Movie Made by a Woman for Women

Jane Campion created a profoundly feminine story that resonated with thousands of viewers worldwide. Exploring repressed female sexuality, the power of silence, and the struggle for self-realization in a patriarchal society, The Piano became a powerful manifesto.

Ada, whose spirit remains unbroken despite her silence and circumstances, uses music as a weapon and a means of communication. Her silence is not a sign of consent but a form of quiet, unwavering resistance.

Campion optimistically depicts Ada's transformation. After enduring painful trials and literally plunging into the abyss, a new strength is born within her – the desire to finally find her own voice.

'The Piano's Main Star Was Anna Paquin, Who Won a Well-Deserved Oscar for the Role

The Piano brought worldwide fame to not only the director and lead actress, Holly Hunter, but also to the young Anna Paquin.

At the age of eleven, Paquin played the role of Ada's daughter, Flora, brilliantly. Flora is a smart, observant girl who acts as a link between her mother and the world.

Her crystal-clear, emotionally mature performance captivated the Academy. She won the Best Supporting Actress Oscar, beating out acclaimed performers such as Emma Thompson and Winona Ryder.

What Did Critics & Viewers Think of 'The Piano'?

• The Piano has 90% from critics and 86% from viewers on Rotten Tomatoes.

• On IMDb, the movie has a score of 7.5/10.

• On Letterboxd, The Piano scored 3.9/5.0.

Where to Watch 'The Piano'?

The Piano is available to stream on Netflix.