Life of PiMovie Reviews


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    Written February 17, 2013

    The Life of Pi

    by rfiete

    Wow!!What a great movie. The photography was spectacular. The acting was superb. We laughed and we cried. Please don't miss this movie. It's a real experience you'll remember for a long time.;

    • 4 out of 4 found this review helpful.
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    Written November 24, 2012

    Beautifully Depicted

    by itmustbekosher

    If you love adventures and great stories accompanied by rich culture then this movie is for you. The acting was flawless as every emotion was portrayed precisely. The movie has endless scenes of beauty and action. The visual effects were amazing. The movie overall has so much texture and it should be nominated for many Oscars. You will not be bored watching this movie.

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    Written March 24, 2013

    Visually Stuning, unique story telling

    by wilsman2

    Ang Lee has created a masterpiece, the story of a spirtual journey is both visually stuning and wonderfully entertaining. A must see on the BIG screen to be fully appreciated. Though I knew going in that many of the sceens and animals were CGI created it was impossible to tell what was real and what wasn't. This is a flm that has hidden meanings that you may or may not fully comprehend even with multiple viewings. The photgraphy deserves a co-star billing, this is a beautiful film. The story is like nothng you have ever seen, in todays world of the remake and sitcom rehash this brillant film is a gem that sparkles in the sun. There are some parts of the film that animal lovers will find disturbing but keep in mind that this is a fantasy world created from the vision of Ang Lee and no animals were actually harmed making this movie. I hghly recomend and encourage anyone that is looking for a truely unique experience to seek this film out while it is still in theaters.

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    Written November 26, 2012

    One of the greatest movie all time

    by jchen707

    This is the one great movie that you don't want to miss. The story was fascinating and the use of 3D technology was superb. You totally live with Pi through his incredible journey and can?t help gasping again and again. Highly recommend!

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    Written December 3, 2012

    Life of Pi

    by Fedina

    I wish we would have seen it in 3D.....bet it would have been worth the extra money! I love the hope that Pi shared and the understanding it doesn't matter who believes when your know the truth. The movie was very well done......may go back and see it in 3D

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    Written January 15, 2013

    Mind opening

    by jstrow

    This film asks basic questions: What is perception? What is memory? The story told cinematically and the story told to the shipping company end up at the same point but are vastly different. The cinematography at several points clearly conveys the perception of the character experiencing it. Film was exactly the right medium for this story.

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    Written April 19, 2013

    good

    by sjsawdey

    Life of PI was indeed a good movie but i would not consider it great. This movie had a tremendous amount of story and detail. The emotions that you feel in the movie are going to be what there supposed to be. The exciting parts make you excited and the sad parts or should i say part make you feel sad yet almost impressed. The only flaw this movie had was how silly it could be. In the movie they decided to call the main character pi pissing. And in another scene the tiger named Richard Parker squirts on Pi. I would say this movie is indeed worth seeing but renting would be better.

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    Written December 19, 2012

    Life of Pi

    by kay90

    This was an amazing movie! The cinematography was beyond belief. The acting was wonderful. I was totally enthralled with the story and am very anxious to see it again. Didn't see the 3D version, but will next time. It was a movie that will carry you away while you're watching it, but it has a deep message that prompts a lot of thought afterward. Nonetheless, it left me with a warm and satisfied feeling. This is one you do not want to miss!!! Will be one of my all time favorites. Want to buy it as soon as its available.

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    Written May 6, 2013

    Life of Pi

    by ahrayah

    I love this movie. This is the 2nd time I saw it. I never see a movie more than once unless it is very, very good.

    I was so happy that it was still in the threatre at Delray 18.

    I love the scenery, the acting, the mystery of it.

    MUST GO!!!!

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    Written January 11, 2013

    Life of Pi alive on the screen

    by sylmjk

    Life of Pi by Yann Martell is one book I will not lend out. I wondered how a screen adaptation would look, and have to say Ang Lee truly brought it. A deeply philosophical book-very well translated onto the big screen. And for its sheer magesty, I do recommend a trip to the theatre-on the big screen. Truly, truly, beautiful and a delicate and forceful treatment of life, in general, but mainly, the Life of Pi. I mark this as a Must Go.

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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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  • So-so
    Written February 10, 2013

    Must like Indie Movies

    by p_warb

    While the filming is great, the movie is overacted and full of psychological fantasy. If you're into deep thinking end twists then this may be a thought provoking film, but if you haven't read the book the progress of the story is too slow and unbelievable until the end when it becomes clear that this is a trip into escapism for the main character. It just took too long to develop and I checked out. It does follow the book, so if you liked the book this film will give you an enjoyable visual. The 10-year old behind me and his brother rated it "no more than a 5 out of 10." You need to pay attention to all of the early symbolisms and action to get it at the end. Entertaining for the true literary types only.

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    Written November 23, 2012

    Life of Pi

    by gramella675

    Enjoyed it very much. Loved the production of the movie. Loved the story. Certainly a story all about anyone's life The nice thing about this movie is that it is for children and adults. The children will love the animals, nature, colors, amazing. And the adults can glean a lot of wonderful thoughtful ideas.
    G. Ramella

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    Written December 11, 2012

    Life of Pi

    by wearhouse1

    I read the book LIfe of Pi and it was one of my favorite books ever. I thought the movie did a good job of staying true to the book. The special effects were amazing..The movie is very well done and very thought-provoking..

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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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