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Written November 24, 2012
Life of Pi - Visually Spectacular and Spiritually Moving

by thompsonick

Life of Pi employs visual spectacle to convey Pi's emotional (and sometimes delusional) voyage as castaway in a lifeboat with a Bengal tiger. But this film is much more than visual spectacle. It is spiritually moving. Philosophers in the last two centuries have struggled with how to reconcile humanity's deeply held religious beliefs with the modern sciences, including evolution. I have always believed that the perfect omniscience/omnipotence of God (or Vishnu or Allah) are better exemplified by His designing the "system" (of natural laws) by which life is created and existence progresses, than simply by speaking the world and its creatures into existence. But one question has always plagued adherents to this idea: Why would God create this (natural and scientific) system but tell humans fantastical stories of creation? Life of Pi answers: Because the fantastical story is better than the real, gritty and tragic one.
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Written December 3, 2012
Life of Pi

by Over55FemaleRater

Very good film, thoughtfully done, no sex violence or explosions, no excessive use of 3d, I highly recommend this movie, and I will not give away any aspects of the plot or message, as that is what is fun about the movie itself. I will see this one again, and I almost never do that.
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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 November 27, 2012
Nice to look at but...

by HoodCritic1

There were setbacks to this movie. "Life of Pi," is visually gorgeous which is an identifiable trait of Ang Lee's style but the story of the film just doesn't measure up to the film's on-screen beauty. What does measure up though is the tense appeal of the drama in the film. This movie thrives off the dramatic tension between Pi and Richard Parker. Whether it is adversarial or sentimental, the two characters just deliver intensity whenever one or both is on the screen. The movie has amazing visual effects and that will appeal very well to the audience. The 3D also augments this visual appeal amazingly. This is a great coming-of-age drama but there are moments when the movie just lags. Screenwriter David Magee does a nice job creating the blueprint for Ang Lee to build the world this fantastical journey takes place but there are moments when there is disconnect and abstract symbolism leaves audiences scratching their heads."Life of Pi" is a good movie. More could have been done with it.
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Written December 1, 2012
Life of Pi

by richmarywise

Photograph & special effects were beautifully done.
This story will touch your heart, you will laugh & cry as Pi defies
the challenges of being left alone on the vast ocean. We were moved with
emotions on how the Bengal Tiger & Human depend on each other for survival.
The film I would say is for only older children, due to some violent animal scenes.
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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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Written November 24, 2012
The Photogenic Memory

by hhanover

You can't do very much about what happens to you. But you can do a great deal about how you interpret the events. That's Pi. Enjoy the movie.
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Written November 29, 2012
Amazing Movie

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You'll either love this movie or you will be lost. The story inspires deep intellectual thought. It is the first movie I can say you must see in 3D. It will surely win an award for special effects.
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Written December 31, 2012
Best Movie of 2012!

by GeeDub411

This is not only the most thought provoking movie in a long, long time, but the story is amazing, and emothional. I have never considered myself an Ang Lee fan, but that has certainly changed. The manner in which he tells this story is simply visually stunning, and will keep you thinking for a long, long time. Great job, in every category!! Thank you for the experience
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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.
- 6 out of 7 found this review helpful.
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Written December 15, 2012
Life of Pi

by DavidMuni

I went to see Pi because of the great reviews I've heard about the cinematography. Not being familiar with the book, I was more or less expecting a Disney type family film. Boy was I wrong. While the movie was visually spectacular, the story itself was equally incredible. Being quite an animal lover, some of the scenes were really disturbing. I'm not sure this movie would be appropriate for younger children. I guess visually stunning, great story-line, and disturbing action sequences are all one could hope for in one film. Also, I'm not a fan of 3-D movies but I wouldn't recommend seeing this one any other way. A must see.
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Written November 27, 2012
Life of Pi 3D

by FandangoCat

This is a must see movie. A fantastic production for all ages. I loved it. It is one of the rare instances when the movie is actually better than the book.
- 6 out of 7 found this review helpful.
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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 January 27, 2013
LIFE OF PI

by mtetro

Very interesting story, good plot line and beautiful filming. It's must see and enjoy with family or friends, you will all love it! Also, I saw it in 3D, which made it even better!
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Written January 14, 2013
Amazing special effects and story

by wendyapplegate

This was one of the best stories I have heard told in a long time. The special effects were great. My 6 and 9 year old son's thought it was awesome as well.
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