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Written November 27, 2012
A LIGHT AT THE END OF THE TUNNEL

by mickiealv

OUTSTANDING!!!!!, highly recommend to see it. (maybe a few times) Faith and Hope, we all have a life and times like PI.The acting, directig and story is outstanding. Not for small children under 10. ENJOY!!
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Written November 23, 2012
Life of PI

by huskers1954

Not what I expected from the trailers. Started out a little slow, but once it got going, it was quite good. Special effects in 3D were awesome. Well worth the trip to the theater. The animal attacks may prove troublesome for younger viewers.
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Written December 2, 2012
Fantastic tale that had you guessing at the end - beautiful cinematography

by anneishaw

This was a truly magical tale, beautifully shot by Ang Lee, who uses 3D in a way that does not detract from the film, but enhances it and makes you feel as if you are in the film. The story is touching, heartbreaking, funny, and brutal. I definitely recommend it.
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Written December 3, 2012
Good movie, but not for everyone

by SUScholar

The movie is visually stunning and full of hyperbole and life lessons. The fact that I found myself second guessing assumptions and exploring the use of metaphors at the end made this movie great for someone like me, who usually has the entire movie figured out within 20 minutes. But, my 13 year old and her friend struggled with the film and I saw other members of the audience "check out".

So, if you want a movie you can explore in detail after it is over this is right for you. If you want simple spoon fed fare this is not for you.
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Written December 3, 2012
Best movie I've seen this year

by moviebuttercoke

Life of Pi's original storyline and stunning imagery really puts you into the movie itself! Ang Lee has did it again...what a beautiful film. It keep you thinking and questioning long after the movie is over. Highly recommended!!
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Written December 2, 2012
Awesome

by wgazecki

I could not have been more pleased or impressed with this movie. Brilliant all round: acting, Direction, story, effects... everything. An entertaining, meaningful, moving experience. Funny at times, almost horrific at others (but not in a gory, visual way- scary within the mind). The film and Director Ang Lee should both win Oscars.
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So-so
Written January 13, 2013
loses its magic

by nreavey

It's a beautiful film to watch and it has you on the edge of your seat in places. However, it loses its magic towards the end as the plot takes on a strange twist that weakens the entire story. I have not read the book, and I am not sure if this movie successfully translates the message it intends. I was not left with a sense of wonder, or questionning the universe and my life was certainly not affirmed. It was just Meh!
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Written November 22, 2012
Beautifully made!

by siwamoto

A moving story, Life of Pi blends fantasy and reality with great sensitivity and creativity. The acting by Irfan Khan and Suraj Sharma is touching and real. Ang Lee shows how large the scope of his creativity and sensitivity is. The use of 3D enhances the emotional impact, so this movie should be enxperienced in 3D.
This is a great family movie.
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Written November 23, 2012
As good as the book!

by bullelah

I have been a fan of the book for years. The movie does not disappoint. I saw it in IMAX 3D and was enchanted nd amazed!
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Written November 25, 2012
A compelling story

by Blumantis

I saw this with my 14-year-old son. It's a wonderful story that's made more complex and interesting by the fact that the story told may just be a story. Without giving too much away, I highly recommend it for adults and kids alike. It will speak differently to each generation.
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Written January 13, 2013
great date movie for me and my husband

by Stac827

we saw the 3D version and it was absolutely stunning to watch. it has a beautiful story, one that makes you reflective about the human experience. I loved watching it with my husband- it was a great drama that appeals to both sexes equally, I thought.
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So-so
Written December 1, 2012
kinda dumb for adults; probably charming for 10-15

by dtmf

animal animation is spectacular, so for pure visuals it can be fun, but the plot is silly, the acting rather hystrionic, and the story-within-a-story frame uninteresting. You do NOT learn about religions, since the theology that keeps on coming up is utterly incoherent. Treat this as a movie you take the kids to, no more than that.
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Written February 1, 2013
Life of Pi is good, but over-rated

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I thought Life of Pi was very good. However, I really didn't like the ending. It kind of left me feeling as if I was left high and dry, without knowing whether the whole thing was just a figment of Pi's imagination or whether it really happened. I needed closure and I didn't get it.
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Written November 25, 2012
a visually stunning reasonable adaptation of the book

by renardspicer

My title pretty much says it all. If you are a fan of the book, you will probably feel (as I did) that there are notable disappointments in terms of storyline and characters. But, you will probably also realize (as i did) that the omissions are due to time restrictions. I was disappointed because I was looking forward to seeing how the 2 Mr. Kumars would be handled. The answer is: they are omitted and their characteristics are morphed into Pi's parents. I was most annoyed by the insertion of a love interest for Pi in Pondicherry and the omission of his 3 spiritual gurus. I was also curious about how the film would handle the meeting with the blind Frenchman; the film omits that too. Having said all of that, the characterization and plot are MOSTLY true to the original and what the film lacks in depth/profundity, it makes up for (I suppose) with visually-delightful aesthetics. The casting is spot on; the actors do well with it. It isn't terrible, which is what I had feared it would be.
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Written November 24, 2012
life of pi 3d

by neon tetra

very good
not too long, not too short
excellent movie representation of the book
saw it right after i read the book; i think that made the movie better for me
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