The Piano Teacher (2002)

When I sat down to grade this movie (about 24 hours after viewing it) -- I was quite surprised at the fact that I had to give it the highest grade. There were times that the film literally repulsed me…but after having an entire day in which the film was never out of my thoughts, I realize that this is an amazing work. An incredible portrait.

What sadness - what dysfunction - what truth - what pain. And what a brilliant job the two leads do. How much they made me understand - how much they made me hurt. A stunning movie that I doubt I'll ever forget.

A+