Life of PiMovie Reviews


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    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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  • Must Go!
    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.

    • 5 out of 6 found this review helpful.
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    Written November 25, 2012

    Nearly perfect.

    by Squirrel Dude

    Though I never read the novel, I remember it's popularity. With that in mind, I had no idea what to expect. I enjoyed watching this film. Cinematography was incredible, I couldn't tell sometimes what was real, and what was computer generated. Without giving anything away, I really enjoyed a respected story dealing with issues of philosophy, religion (faith) and what your beliefs are, in general. I always enjoy stories of shipwreck and survival, and while, fictional, it provides the issue of what version do you believe.

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

    Life of Pi

    by LizONBC

    Heart wrenching, inspiring, beautiful and a roller coaster ride. One of a handful of movies to have done their books justice....Seabiscuit, The World According to Garp, Water for Elephants. An epic film.

    A must see.

    Definitely Oscar worthy.

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

    • 5 out of 6 found this review helpful.
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  • So-so
    Written March 17, 2013

    Fascinating, but not our 'cup of tea'

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    It was clear the movie was well directed and the cinematography was outstanding. Good spiritual/moral lessons also. However, for us, the story line wasn't outstanding and his time at sea seemed endless.

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  • So-so
    Written January 5, 2013

    Main thrill of the book undercut by the movie

    by blumusdu

    I felt the movie did not dive deep enough into Pi taming the tiger. Desperation and was the heart of the book and I feel it was really glossed over with this adaptation. I think it would have been better if his thoughts were overlaid in a monologue with his actions. I really wanted to feel this movie. It had a lot of promise but felt way to happy disney for the point of the story. I didn't hate the movie it was okay I just really wanted more from it. It had a lot of potential. The cinematography was good but I wanted to connect and love this movie. I left wishing at least the tiger were really so the movie could have more emotion.

    • 5 out of 6 found this review helpful.
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  • Must Go!
    Written January 15, 2013

    One of a kind movie

    by amcmercado44

    The Life of Pi had a bit of everything - mostly edge-of-the-seat, some soft moments, a little bit of comedy and more of intense drama. I appreciate Ang Lee's direction in the wholesome aspect of the movie. One factual distortion was the last name Patel, which is not common in the Pondicherry area of India, but rather belongs to the western region. I guess that is for the familiarity of the audience, given that Patel is the No. 1 common Indian surname in the US and 172nd most common surname of all in the US.

    • 6 out of 8 found this review helpful.
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  • Must Go!
    Written February 8, 2013

    Life Of Pi My Newest Favorite Film

    by freddombski

    One word...AWESOME!!! I was totally engaged in the story, acting and cinematography. Viewing how other societies live and endure their lives was eye opening and I believe that the sights were authentic. I would say it's the perfect movie. The ending still has me perplexed as to which to believe for I, as one, realize what humans are capable of and on the other hand do believe there are unexplainable things on this earth. Without giving away the ending I am almost angry that there was another explanation as it now puts me at unrest. Probably my new favotite of all time. For all ages though there are some emotional parts pertaining to death.

    • 7 out of 10 found this review helpful.
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    Written December 30, 2012

    Terrific movie!

    by albuquerque guy

    Very entertaining and interesting. Also some good life lessons. I think I would need to see it two or three times to grasp more of the subtleties in parts of it.

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

    A eye-catching must see!

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    Amazing Movie. It was so eye-catching and beautiful! I did not read the book, but the story of this film was phenomenal. Also, the animations, the tiger, was so life-like and looked so real. The acting, was very well done by the person who played Pi. And, the nature and sights of the sea creatures and the ocean were so beautifully done. I give it a A+++ and really recomend it to whomever is wondering about watching this movie.

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    Written November 26, 2012

    Nice story of survival and companionship

    by buffetfan1102

    This is a nice story of a boy who survivals a terribel ordeal. Scary yet powerful. It is a fantasy but well told. I did not read the book so don't know how close it is. I enjoyed this movie

    • 6 out of 8 found this review helpful.
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  • Must Go!
    Written December 11, 2012

    LIFE OF PI

    by PETE SCARDINA

    MY WIFE AND i ARE UP IN AGE 70+ AND WE ENJOYED THE MOVIE, THE ACTING WAS PHENOMANAL ,STUNTS WERE EXCELLENT AND THE FILMING WAS SUPEREB. i WOULD BY THE DVD TO SEE IT AGAIN JUST FOR THE ACTION AND COLOR FILMING. GREAT MOVIE.

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    Written November 28, 2012

    Beauty and Substance

    by zeemovies1

    This movie as fantastical and beautiful as it was had a deeper more meaningful undertone that truly fueled the film. The directing, acting and music worked in perfect harmony to transport you on a true visual journey especially when in 3D you simply get lost in it. What is truly amazing for the viewer that hasn't read the book and has no idea what to expect other than visually stunning scenes; is a journey that is almost less about survival and more about the human visceral connection between everything in our universe both real and imagined, animal and non-living, logical and spiritual. If you're not left wondering in some way or in awe, you must not have seen the same movie as I did.

    • 5 out of 6 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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