Life of PiMovie Reviews

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    Written November 24, 2012

    The Life Of PI

    by chrishorninger

    I took my son to see the movie who is 9 years old. I thought it would be a little slow for him.
    maybe a little hard for him to understand. But he loved the movie.

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    Written December 5, 2012

    Visually Beautiful!

    by mwallaces3

    We saw this one in 3D and it was worth it when the fly fish started hitting me in the face and the tiger's claws ripped my shirt. Both versions of the story are captivating, I hope you can appreciate the ending.

    • 7 out of 9 found this review helpful.
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    Written January 15, 2013

    The Life of Pi

    by Chillun

    Probably the best screen adaptation of a novel I have seen in a long time. I was completely sucked in by the story and completely transfixed by the reveal. I was so drawn in by the story that there was a point where I actually thought to myself: "Oh, another weak script!" Only to realize that I had been fooled by the director and the script-- result AWESOME MOVIE!!! So awesome that I am unwilling to reveal any morsel of the plot!!

    Have fun watching this movie!!

    B~

    • 6 out of 7 found this review helpful.
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    Written November 26, 2012

    A Delicious piece of cinematic Pi

    by Chance1968

    This was a beautiful film, well acted and one of my favorite movies of the year. The story centers around Pi, a young man who is lost at sea after the ship he and his family are sinks on the way to Canada. The young man is pushed to his limits trying to survive the ordeal.

    Suraj Sharma is charming as Pi and Ang Lee does an amazing job as director. This one will defintely be a blu ray buy for me once its released. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!

    • 17 out of 29 found this review helpful.
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    Written March 30, 2013

    I was bored

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    I had no idea what this movie was about when I went to go see it. I was totally confused and bored though a lot of the movie.

    • 5 out of 5 found this review helpful.
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    Written February 24, 2013

    Life of Pi - humourus and moving

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    This is one of the best movies I've seen in a long time, while I could see where the end may go and did go I still enjoyed the tears I shed and the smiles I shared. The special effects were awesome and the acting is outstanding. You feel as though you are with him on the sea feeling his loneliness and despair. I love the tiger and even though he's a beast you do feel he has a soul. Excellent movie, definitely a purchase when out in the stores. :)

    • 7 out of 9 found this review helpful.
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    Written November 25, 2012

    Excellent Movie

    by kiwicherokee

    This movie was very well directed and with a great cast. I love the message it brings and it is truly important for all Family members. I highly recommend it.

    • 6 out of 7 found this review helpful.
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    Written January 13, 2013

    lLife of Pi

    by toots995

    A strong movie in many ways:cinematography, acting, animation and especially the food for thought. I loved the book and the movie was true to the story and brought it to life. It is not a movie for those who want only fluffy entertainment because it makes you think about life.

    • 10 out of 15 found this review helpful.
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    Written November 27, 2012

    Thoughtful and Thoughtful

    by onekathryn

    I enjoyed this movie because it wasn't straightforward. And, if you don't get the hidden meaning during the movie, the Pi character explains it at the end. Beautifully shot, exquisite color, and lots of tense moments. Pi had a mountain to climb in his young life, as many of us do as well, and we always wonder how we will perform when extreme testing comes our way. Young Pi paid a dear price, due to the sheer hardness of his testing. It made me re-think how important it is to be ready when hard times come. The secret is to be able to think in the face of sheer terror--far easier said than done.

    • 49 out of 93 found this review helpful.
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    Written November 27, 2012

    A Life of Magic

    by filmfanny

    Life of Pi is a visual feast. It should be an Oscar contender for cinematography. The story within a story is a bit of a disappointment as it takes away much suspense. However, there are wonderful moments that can be savored. One poignant scene made me cry; it was so incredibly touching without being maudlin. An overall gorgeous movie. I'll see it again.

    • 7 out of 9 found this review helpful.
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    Written December 24, 2012

    Life of Pi

    by passey4fun

    I loved this film. It was beautifully acted, with superb cinematography and directing. I think I enjoyed it more because I had read the book, but I've talked to others who haven't read the book and still loved the film. I recommend it to anyone who loves quality movies with interesting and inspiring stories but without lots of violence (except for a few animal scenes), sex and terrible language.

    • 8 out of 11 found this review helpful.
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    Written February 25, 2013

    Life of Pi

    by jrw4ncsu

    Loved the movie, the sentimental, the spiritual, the scenery, the CAT, the actor. A beautiful story. I will definitely buy a copy when it's out on video

    • 6 out of 7 found this review helpful.
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    Written January 13, 2013

    Life of PI

    by roberttf

    Cinematography and visuals were wonderful. Great example of patience, understanding, courage, and determination. Location and effects were great. Young kids no, but teens need to think about this kind of challenge and could they do it. Too many today would give up, not enough instant rewards and gratification. Great message and story here.

    • 8 out of 11 found this review helpful.
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    Written November 24, 2012

    If you loved the book, you will not be disappointed.

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    If there is a wrong note or a misstep in this film, I certainly did not notice it. The script kept true to the book, while the special effects and cinematography brought this incredible story to life with stunning beauty, which is no small feat given the nature of the story. Fantastical elements run seamlessly along side the real, but it is the creation of the tiger is perhaps one of the greatest achievements in film to date. It is impossible to tell when the tiger on screen is an actual tiger or a digitally-created image.

    Given the artistic talents of the special effects team, this movie could have felt like one long showcase of digital images, but there is somehow a beautiful simplicity to the film. Everything serves to tell the story. The result is a completely satisfying movie experience. I would recommend seeing this one on the big screen in order to fully immerse yourself in the wonder of the world created by Ang Lee.

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    Written December 3, 2012

    Love, love, loved it!

    by JR-NYC

    Beautifully done - this is a very rare filim in that it is as unique as it is interesting. Very refreshing to see something new and fresh at the cinema. The scenery is fabulous!

    • 7 out of 9 found this review helpful.
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