Life of PiMovie Reviews

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    Written December 3, 2012

    great visualization of the book

    by originalyip

    Too bad the alternative story didn't get acted out. since they already had the characters hinted earlier in the movie. which was a nice touch, that the book did not have.Since it's frictional, I don't really care about what the message on God was. You could totally make up a different story that God doesn't exist neither, so that's a moot point. It is the imagination, and visualization of the wonder of nature (land animals, sea creatures...etc) that's convincing, because they can really look that amazingly otherworldly. The movie also did a wonderful job in architecture and the ambience, i'd say even better than the book.

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    Written December 9, 2012

    Better than expected

    by randi56

    Went to see the movie with my husband and friends who had read the book. Their comments were that the film was true to the book. Movie effects were so well done.!

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    Written November 24, 2012

    Life of Pi

    by frscouture

    This is great movie !
    The story is captivating and the writing is rue to the wonderful novel by Yann Perreau.
    The acting is superb, specially the indian actors are remarquable. Some reminescence of Slum Dog Millionaire...
    The scenery and the animals are all noticeable, and the special effects do not look like special effects.
    BRAVO Ang Lee and Yann Perreau.
    EN ROUTE toards Oscar night !

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    Written December 24, 2012

    Great Adventure

    by revdgarland

    The movie was truly enjoyable. The script was faithful to the book. The acting was excellent and the virtual animals were very real. If you loved the book, you will love this movie (how many times can this be said of a movie). As in the book, it is a drama about surviving a disaster; several animals are killed so I would not recommend this for young children.

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    Written February 21, 2013

    master storytelling - see it on the big screen!

    by ima_movie_fan

    Don't find too many movies these days that must be seen on the big screen and that take you along a fantastic journey. The story drew me in, but I did not read the book first, so I only knew the basic plot. The cinematography and special effects thrilled me. The characters convinced me I was in their journey at every twist and turn evoking a broad range of emotions that kept me on the edge of my chair. Intellectual - can be. Emotional - can be. Fantastical - can be. Spiritual - can be. Award Winner - must be.

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    Written November 26, 2012

    Costly

    by hevwc

    I didn't think it could be done but Lee did a great job. I just wish it hadn't cost 120 million. I don't think Pi would approve - his assessment of costly is that life is costly.

    • 6 out of 8 found this review helpful.
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    Written January 7, 2013

    Has it all

    by catsbreath

    Saw this as a regular film first but wanted to see the effect 3-D would have on the beautiful scenery in the movie. In addition to the wonderful plot, story line, etc. the 3-D enhances the impact of this movie. Rarely am I moved spiritually by a movie, but the story line and cinematography are far superior to most movies. I have viewed no other film like this since a semi-recent Cameron movie. If you go and are in a distracted mood, see something else, this movie requires your full attention to move you. Do your texting later. Insightful older children and adults will appreciate this movie for its story and/or its beautiful scenes and/or the spirituality.

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    Written March 11, 2013

    Spiritual and mystical with beautiful photography

    by robsees

    It was a beautiful movie and certainly put life in perspective. The animal scenes were amazing as were both stories. You felt Pi's agonies and his joy and his humility. I don't think that it is a movie for young children.

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    Written February 4, 2013

    I liked it :-D

    by katebrewer123

    I loved this flick. Even after reading other reviews saying that it isn't for young children, I brought my 6year old daughter. She was bored and got lost in the symbolism and stories wthin a story layout, but i think the visual effects sprinkled throughout helped keep her attention on the movie. I, on the otherhand, enjoyed every minute of it. Definately worth watching - but may want to leave the kids at home for this one. :-)

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    Written December 26, 2012

    Faithful to the book

    by RandytheMovieFan

    The book is one of my favorites and I was pleased with its translation to the screen. My daughter hadn't read the book and also liked the movie. There's a fair amount of religious discussion, but I never found it preachy or even out of proportion to the basic themes of spirituality and faith. It's a "heavy" movie, so avoid if you're looking for something mindless, but it also has plenty of action and effects to keep the pace exciting.

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    Written April 14, 2013

    The Few!

    by kozz

    Very few films make you run through so many emotions in such a small window of time. Life of PI is not only an incredible story but visual candy if you happen to have 3 hrs this movie is great watch it and im sure you will love it

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    Written November 25, 2012

    Very true to the book

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    Anyone having read the book and enjoying that should not be disappointed by the movie. While no movie can follow a book to the letter, the Life of Pi is satisfyingly close. The actions of the tiger on the boat by in large were very well done and not cartoonish as some computer graphics tend to be. This is well worth seeing on the big screen.

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    Written December 17, 2012

    Watched it twice

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    One of the best movies I've seen. The ah-ha effect is building up slowly and the big AH-HAAA comes right at the end where you least expect it, and completes the whole story to one piece where everything makes sense.

    There were a couple of scenes with cosmetic "imperfection", where the tiger didn't look as real as it should have but all in all they did an amazing job with the animation. Thru the whole movie you are convinced to be right there, by the boat, watching him struggle to survive and making sense out of everything that has happened (lost of his family, etc). The acting of all actors is top!

    Ang Lee was able to capture me from beginning to the end. The story is actually so touching that you never look around yourself. Your eyes are glued to the screen from start to end. Humor is planted with care to the precise moment where you'd allow yourself to rest and laugh, then he returns gently back to the drama.

    This movie is perfection.

    Thank you

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    Written November 21, 2012

    Visual Masterpiece!

    by whitneynwest

    The effects were great, and the 3D only amplified them. It was amazing to watch. I loved reading the book, and the movie truly brought the book to life. Everyone needs to take part is this adventure!

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    Written December 9, 2012

    Life of Pi

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    What a great movie! I was so enthralled and captivated.What a journey. I laughed and cried.Altho I did not see it in 3-D(due to medical reasons) The cinematography was fantastic.If you can see it in 3-D you must.I feel it is not for kids under 12.You will not be disappointed.

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