Life of PiMovie Reviews

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    Written March 5, 2013

    A Feast for the Eyes and Nourishment for the Spirit

    by mvgr

    I wish I had see Life of Pi in 3D. Even so, the cinematography was phenomenal! I found that Pi's suffering parallels the suffering of Job in the Bible. Also, Pi's rewards parallel Job's as well. I do caution against bringing young children to this film. I would set my youngest viewers at age 9 or 10.

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    Written December 21, 2012

    Amazing Movie

    by majsampath

    The story, camera work, setting and acting are simply awesome. It was a great movie experience - one of the best movies we have seen this year. This movie will linger in our minds for a long long time. It is well paced and simply fascinating. A Definite MUST SEE

    • 5 out of 7 found this review helpful.
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    Written December 26, 2012

    Life of Pi--fabulous and profound

    by dengosha

    I read the book a few times a long time ago when I was much younger so I don't remember the details but the story stuck with me. The film is marvelous--it takes a difficult kind of mental book and converts it into images that are truly profound. Ang Lee has come through again and again--the man is a genius. Go see this movie it is an experience that stays with one.

    • 5 out of 7 found this review helpful.
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    Written December 16, 2012

    Life of Pi

    by darciche

    Didn't read the book but my 11 year old grandson had and we saw it together - it was very beautiful and moving and since he read the book he loved the movie as it followed the book enough to please him.

    I enjoyed the filming and the story - so beautiful. A must see movie.

    • 5 out of 7 found this review helpful.
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  • Must Go!
    Written November 25, 2012

    A Most Amazing Life Journey

    by jzactor

    Life of Pi is a wonderful film that is a visual feast, a captivatingly profound adventure, full of wonder, awe, deep-felt emotion, great acting and the most incredible story of a tiger I have ever seen. It is stunning, captivating, philosophical and religious in its own inimitable and beneficent way. There is something for everyone in this film. I has true universal appeal. It will make you experence a myriad of emotions and one that is very difficult to express in a film without being overly sentimental or ponderous. This is simply the best experience of the mystery and mystical nature of life ever expressed ecumencially on film. You will leave it thinking at a deep level and most especially grateful for the gift of your life! Excellent actors are directed with exactly the right genuine "pitch" of emotion and faith without being overly sentimentalized or over-wrought. I cannot imagine a person not being moved or inspired or made to think in some profound way by this film.

    • 5 out of 7 found this review helpful.
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    Written February 11, 2013

    Excellent - and faithful to the book

    by andrewegan

    Very good. Visually stunning. I read the book a few years ago and the screenplay ended up faithfully replicating the book. Probably one of the best movies of the year.

    • 5 out of 7 found this review helpful.
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    Written November 25, 2012

    Riveting and Stunning

    by slehan

    Glad I didn't buy popcorn because the movie is so enthralling that I wouldn't have eaten any. Keeps you on the edge of your seat and is so beautiful to look at.

    • 6 out of 9 found this review helpful.
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  • No
    Written December 26, 2012

    Life of Pi ... a glorified made-for-TV movie

    by arhbhh

    On the upside I applaud narrative filmmaking, the contemplative nature of the story, and the theatrical performances by the actors across-the-board. That said, Life of Pi is essentially a glorified made-for-TV movie. Considering the ticket prices ($32), snacks ($17) and transportation costs it's just not worth the trip to the theatre. I strongly encourage one to wait for the DVD and watch the movie in the comfort of one's own home. Tony

    • 5 out of 7 found this review helpful.
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  • Must Go!
    Written January 2, 2013

    Life of Pi

    by MichelleNo

    What a beautiful visual experience. The story was mesmerizing and the delivery flawless.

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

    Incredible movie, a must see

    by trixie8965

    Great story,suspense! CGI was awesome as well as the special effectst
    We did not see it in 3D, but you will probably enjoy it more with the colors and details.
    The animals were life like. You felt for the the boy and his family, but also understood the animals
    Don't miss it and bring some tissue!

    • 5 out of 7 found this review helpful.
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  • So-so
    Written January 27, 2013

    Castaway-like

    by dreamsandvisions

    Beautiful imagery, amazing art direction, brilliant digital work. The story felt a lot like "Castaway", though: a long, arduous journey without much of an ending. Somewhat disappointing in that regard.

    • 5 out of 7 found this review helpful.
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  • Must Go!
    Written December 2, 2012

    Life of Pi-My Opinion:

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    I saw the new movie that came today, "Life of Pi". And overall, it was VERY good. 3 times during it, I was tearing up. At the end, the outcoming of the movie overall, turned out amazing and inspiring. It convinces you to have faith, hope, and belief in God and Jesus. The acting was great, the boy who plays Pi showed fear, courage, and gratitude within his character. Picture and quality was fantastic with amazing color. Recommended ages 8 and up.

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  • No
    Written November 23, 2012

    Much ado about nothing

    by nmcintyre99

    I saw this movie with two young men, about 22 years old; none of us thought the movie was worth the price of admission. There were some great scenes of storms on the ocean. The cinematography was great. But the story line was thin in the extreme, and the story line is why I go to the movies.

    • 6 out of 9 found this review helpful.
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    Written December 3, 2012

    It was good, I'm just mad at how it was presented

    by Clearanceman

    Even on rotten tomatoes it didn't say be careful taking children. I almost took my 8 and 9 year old and my 13 year old ended up going. cannibalism in a movie marketed toward kids? Total BS. The preview on TV makes it look like a Disney movie. I didn't read the entire plot including the ending. My 13 year old said it was dark and was bothered about it. What a crock, it was a well made nicely filmed movie NOT for children.

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    Written November 26, 2012

    Life of Pi

    by movie-fix

    I absolutely loved this film! The cinematography was amazing and the story was subtle and surprising, with something for everyone in the family. This is what story telling is all about. I was captivated throughout.

    • 6 out of 9 found this review helpful.
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