It's the third movie to be adapted from August Wilson's 10-play series. If good intentions were all, this screen version of "The Piano Lesson" would earn high marks. But wishing doesn't make it so.

It all started with the need to just get out of the house. After a lazy Saturday with the kids, I just needed some fresh air on Sunday – even if it was punctuated by a ride in my not-so-cute car to ...