Pieces of April

After watching Pieces of April it really made me appreciate the family and traditions we do. Its been a while since I've been home but thats just because it costs so much to drive 800 miles to eat a silly meal. This movie was quite depressing because the family hated April and didn't have anything to be proud of her until the end. Everything seemed to go wrong, the oven broke, her family dreaded going, and it was the last time April was going to see her mother. I think the point of the movie was to show that the ultimate ritual is trying to keep a family together no matter what happens. Even if only one person wants to try, its the thought that counts. Overall, I thought this movie was really boring, but I did see how it can be a decent example of rituals. Thanksgiving is the main ritual used but others such a family bickering, the younger sibling bad mouther the older sister, parents not approving of April's boyfriend etc.. If anyone doesn't feel like renting the movie here is a good website to watch it. http://twomovies.name/watch_movie/Pieces_of_April