Life of PiMovie Reviews

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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 22, 2012

    Life of Pi

    by mike2700

    Beautiful in cinematic imagery; thoughtful in spiritual possibilities. Often a mystery in dealing with the relationship between nature and mankind, this story will leave you with many unanswered questions as to the movie-maker's intentions. But it's a great adventure and will leave you with any splendid visual memories.

    • 5 out of 6 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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  • 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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  • 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 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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  • Must Go!
    Written December 29, 2012

    Life Of Pi Best Movie Ever!

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    I read this book in my 10th Grade English Class and I fell in love with it, I really don't get to enjoy reading due to a very busy schedule and this was my favorite. When I heard there was going to be a movie I was excited! I pictured all the characters in my head and what they would look like. I finally watched it with my aunt and sister and I was so amazed, they a pinpoint of the book except a few small parts here and there but it was amazing. The actors looked just as I portrayed them to be. I absolutely one hundred and thirty percent loved it and recommend to watch. It is a great movie with for the whole family to enjoy. Just as I did in the book I did not understand the cannibal island filled with meerkats (My best guess was Pi was at a stage where was going to give up and die but something pushed him to continue on.)

    • 4 out of 4 found this review helpful.
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  • Must Go!
    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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  • Go
    Written January 4, 2013

    An incredibly beautiful movie

    by darkmodge

    I absolutely loved the story in this movie. Full of surprises and thought provoking scenes. The cinematography was literally "through the roof". There's a pool scene filmed from below the swimmers. You can see the clouds in the sky through the water and it takes on the illusion that everyone is flying. This movie is full of magical photography that fills the senses like this scene. Such and amazing adventure and very well portrayed. This movie moved me to tears toward the end. My nine year old daughter as well!

    I walked out of the Theater re-thinking so many things about life. I highly recommend this show. One of the best I have seen in many years. 2 thumbs way up.

    • 5 out of 6 found this review helpful.
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  • Go
    Written December 2, 2012

    Not as good as I thought it would be but good

    by Katen22

    Beautiful picture, but the story line wasn't as good as I had hoped. I don't recommend taking anyone under the age of 11 or 12...due to a few of the graphic animal scenes and they might just be bored. Wait for Redbox it'll be gorgeous in HD

    • 6 out of 8 found this review helpful.
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  • Must Go!
    Written December 9, 2012

    Life of Pi

    by Elafntlvr

    This was a wonderful movie to see with my 12 year old daughter. I loved the message that this movie provides and I will take my 14 year old son to see this movie too. This is a wonderfully directed movie with beautiful cinematography!

    • 7 out of 10 found this review helpful.
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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.

    • 4 out of 4 found this review helpful.
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  • Go
    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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  • Must Go!
    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.

    • 5 out of 6 found this review helpful.
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