Life of PiMovie Reviews


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  • Must Go!
    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 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.

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

    Spectacular!

    by Alon Patterson

    Impossible to imagine how this film was made. On the surface it seems simple enough, that is until you actually begin to think about it. This was an accomplished feat like none other in film making AND it shows as the viewer becomes engaged in its beauty, spirited adventure and breathtaking fantasy! If you miss this one on the big screen you?ve definitely missed one of the top 50 films ever made. Simply put: it's perfect. What more than a movie-goer expect for their ticket price than an incredible and unforgettable experience like none other? See it. You won't be disappointed.

    • 5 out of 6 found this review helpful.
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  • Must Go!
    Written December 3, 2012

    Surely a Must Go movie

    by repakulakishore

    Happy to see the Life of Pi, 3 cheers to Ang Lee Surely a Must Go movie

    • 6 out of 8 found this review helpful.
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  • Must Go!
    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!

    • 7 out of 10 found this review helpful.
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  • So-so
    Written December 24, 2012

    Fandango default most reviews to GO unless you are careful at choosing other options

    by Tampaite

    Life of Pi I would rate it as good but you really need to like the slow boring type of movies.

    If you are looking for action, thriller or suspense then definitely avoid this. If you think you would want to find an alternate meaning to living in the ocean, then go for it.

    • 5 out of 6 found this review helpful.
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  • Must Go!
    Written December 17, 2012

    Awesome Movie

    by katfunlo

    This is probably one of the best movies I have seen in a while. It was thoughtful, charming, exciting and just plain inspiring. It's also family friendly so I would definitely recommend it.

    • 6 out of 8 found this review helpful.
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  • Oh No!
    Written December 18, 2012

    I got up and walked out.

    by dbryant036

    Ok, I am a movie buff and love science fiction, great animation, a good story line,etc. However, this movie was such a bore. I got up and walked out before the end of the movie. I saw another lady leave in the first 40 minutes. Had they began the interview with PI then stuck to the movie and came back to the interview with Pi at the very end it would have been OK. But they kept cutting back and forth from the interview the Pi to the story. BLAH!

    • 5 out of 6 found this review helpful.
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    Written December 27, 2012

    Life of Pi

    by loudorworth

    A powerful story, narrated in first person, as Pi reveals his amazing adventure to the story writer in a way that leaves one wondering at the end if this was a halucinatory fantasy or pure reality. This was a beautiful film that was well scripted, offering the viewer an amazing mental,visual, and spiritual experience that satisfies the soul at many levels... Go!

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  • Must Go!
    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.

    • 5 out of 6 found this review helpful.
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  • Must Go!
    Written December 26, 2012

    Moved me to tears with its depth and tenderness

    by rachelrosie

    Eager to read the book now that I've seen the movie. The boy who becomes lost at sea is an amazing actor. The movie pulled me in, never even had a good time to run off to the lady's room for a pee break, because it was too engrossing! The close-up cinematography was breath-taking, the kindness the child showed his animal companions, a fascinating story that the boy tells of his being shipwrecked. It seemed straight forward until after he is rescued when he tells two different versions of his experience. I questioned everything I'd witnessed up to that point, at first it was an annoying side event, but as the ending unfolds, you begin to understand the reason for this part; it forces us to ask the big questions of what really happened and how indeed did the boy survive to grow up into such a kind adult man with family and children of his own. Touches lovingly on spirituality and religion and how we choose what we believe about God in all of life's experiences, good and bad.

    • 6 out of 8 found this review helpful.
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  • Must Go!
    Written December 25, 2012

    Life of Pi

    by smileyszoo

    I enjoyed this movie with my husband, and 2 sons ages 13 and 9. The 13 year old was very engaged in the movie as soon as it started. My 9 year old had a harder time with some of the scenes on the boat. The fight for life was a little more than he was prepared for but he enjoyed the movie as a whole as well. I have not read the book but I am going to be looking for it very soon.

    I loved his spiritual journey through the book and the ending was awesome!

    • 22 out of 40 found this review helpful.
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  • Must Go!
    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

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

    Life of Pi

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    I think the advertisement for this movie is misleading as it compares it to Avatar without explaining why. That being said, I really liked the movie through the first 30 minutes or so but loved the rest of it. It is a thought provoking story with stunning graphics. It made me laugh and brought tears to my eyes. I would recommend it to anyone....just don't expect an Avatar type movie.

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  • Must Go!
    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.!

    • 5 out of 6 found this review helpful.
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