Life of PiMovie Reviews

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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.

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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.

    • 5 out of 6 found this review helpful.
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    Written April 16, 2013

    Everyone should see this ..just fast forward it

    by exp93

    You'll thank me for the review. a great story, acting, and cinematography was the best. Great movie. drink a monster before you go. drink coffee before you go...you'll need it to get to the good parts of the movie

    • 4 out of 4 found this review helpful.
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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!

    • 7 out of 10 found this review helpful.
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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

    • 5 out of 6 found this review helpful.
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  • So-so
    Written January 8, 2013

    Good movie to watch if you are on something....

    by reddem0n

    I went in here thinking this would be a good movie, well I'll say it was not my kind of movie. Others may like it, but not so much me. I don't know what to say about it. It wasn't a waste but was a waste as well. So, I put my rating as SO-SO or OK.

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    Written January 28, 2013

    LINDA

    by Linda Narvaez

    I agree completely with former reviewer, "edithpiaf" & "uberfan". Excellent movie. I LOVE LOVE LOVE animals, especially big cats so, of course, I cried when animals were killed, laughed when animals were in the picture, & cringed! Yes, it WAS a little slow at first, but as previously stated, this is necessary for the storyline/plot. There was beautiful scenery to see while getting the background story! I, too, stayed awake during the night thinking of the different meanings from the film & how one could compare the animals on the boat to the possible actual people! I now want to read the book!

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

    Pi is a movie worth seeing

    by cmehner

    We enjoyed the excellent cinematography and unique story. The young Pi captured our hearts and imagination. It was nice to see a thought provoking show without the language or sex that so often prevails. We are both spiritual people and it is always refreshing when faith and religious beliefs are presented as part of the normal human experience without being exploited or ridiculed.

    • 7 out of 10 found this review helpful.
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    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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    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!

    • 5 out of 6 found this review helpful.
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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.

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

    • 5 out of 6 found this review helpful.
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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.

    • 5 out of 6 found this review helpful.
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    Written March 24, 2013

    Had A Very Deep Message

    by dreemurgyrll99

    This movie was amazing, but very slow plot development. With the sub-plot in the background (the "interview"), the main story of the shipwreck was slow. It slowly gained speed and captured the attention of the viewer as time wore on. As Pi and his feline companion continue their journey to get home there are many discrepancies and the end is a general bore. *SPOILER* It is never confirmed whether Pi's original story is fact or a lie all along. *SPOILER ENDS*

    In conclusion, great plot line, good message, not for children under 10, good cinematography, good acting, but SLOW plot progress.

    • 4 out of 4 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!

    • 5 out of 6 found this review helpful.
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