I have mixed feelings about Pi. It is certainly a visual marvel, and the journey itself is quite gripping; but the attempted big-idea-ending-punch doesn't seem to land properly, giving more of a glancing blow. Weak philosophy in a marvelous wrapping. It is still very worth seeing in the theater, however.
One of those movies that totally blew me away although I did not expect it to. First I loved it because of the stunning visual style, great pictures and colors, and also a lovely, imaginative story. Then it surprised me again when I watched the ending and saw the whole story from a different perspective. Don't want to spoil anything but it was incredible. (I had not read the book before.) I'm looking forward to watching it again because that experience must be so different...
Lots of emotion, beautiful and painful at the same time... the film has a unique feeling to it. Definately a special experience and a movie worth watching.
As I was watching this for the first time, I knew I was going to love it but I didn't really expect it to challenge me. After the strange ending, I felt like I didn't understand what I had seen.
The movie itself is masterful, full of amazing vistas, music and imagination. I definitely felt overwhelmed by the amount of things that took place, but that will be remedied when I revisit it in 3D.
Overall, I am certain this is a film that will get better with age.
Trivial one-size-fits-all philosophical justification for religious faith dressed in an allegory not charming enough to even been in a good children picture book, aesthetically lame and very appalling ending. CGI tiger was cute, though.
Abusive and unnecessary CGI. Cool graphics, lame animations.
Loved the way it leaves up to you the choice of what to believe in, even after all the god-faith/science-reason speechs.
I don't like at all the direction cinema is heading in aesthetically, this film being no exception. However, the story made quite an impression on me. It reminded me of that episode of M.A.S.H. with the old Korean woman and the chicken. Does anyone else remember the one?
I also love Irrfan Khan, and wish that he were my uncle or at least a friendly neighbor or something. In a perfect world...
The already discussed sound and light show is utterly transcendent, but that's surprisingly not what sticks. Lee wisely tightens the book around an emotional spring of central themes: pride in individuality, being pushed to your limits by reality and cold reason, the triumph of irrational dreams and metaphor from being given power through connection to the unknown, embracing struggle as a means of self definition and natural transcendence, learning to surrender; shed skin and let go, the idea that safety consumes a man slowly. The ebb and flow are more akin to a modern-feeling classical movement, pushing both the narrative forward and pulling the audience deeper into connection as the intensity grows. It takes a while to get going, and there's no real plot, the film surges forward on a depth of belief that remains plausible both in its solemn wonder and natural esteem, plus a degree of charged intellectual inquisition. After 45 minutes, I realised I loved it.
Would have to agree completely with KuroSawWhat; spot on analysis, left me feeling essentially bland, though it was clear I was meant to be stunned by the blow.
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MrDoog
I liked it better when the tiger was a volleyball named Wilson.KuroSawWhat
I have mixed feelings about Pi. It is certainly a visual marvel, and the journey itself is quite gripping; but the attempted big-idea-ending-punch doesn't seem to land properly, giving more of a glancing blow. Weak philosophy in a marvelous wrapping. It is still very worth seeing in the theater, however.Micaescalada
I was in the cinema and the only thing i thought was: i want to hug my cats so badly. Beautiful movieIreneAdler
One of those movies that totally blew me away although I did not expect it to. First I loved it because of the stunning visual style, great pictures and colors, and also a lovely, imaginative story. Then it surprised me again when I watched the ending and saw the whole story from a different perspective. Don't want to spoil anything but it was incredible. (I had not read the book before.) I'm looking forward to watching it again because that experience must be so different...Lots of emotion, beautiful and painful at the same time... the film has a unique feeling to it. Definately a special experience and a movie worth watching.
vivienblue_06
The movie made me question everything about my life and it also made me realize something.The flow of the scenes is really good; the actors, the graphics, and the script is great. Definitely, this movie is something you should recommend.
sammysin
As I was watching this for the first time, I knew I was going to love it but I didn't really expect it to challenge me. After the strange ending, I felt like I didn't understand what I had seen.The movie itself is masterful, full of amazing vistas, music and imagination. I definitely felt overwhelmed by the amount of things that took place, but that will be remedied when I revisit it in 3D.
Overall, I am certain this is a film that will get better with age.
gabycamaton
Beautiful movie, the cinematography was gorgeous, and is a lovely story. I absolutely want to read the book.Book of Sand
Thinly veiled anti-Semitism? I must have seen a different movie.jarudet
Great message. Yeah, life is really what you make out of it.Marovan
Trivial one-size-fits-all philosophical justification for religious faith dressed in an allegory not charming enough to even been in a good children picture book, aesthetically lame and very appalling ending. CGI tiger was cute, though.2/5 Because tiger
Woliver
Abusive and unnecessary CGI. Cool graphics, lame animations.Loved the way it leaves up to you the choice of what to believe in, even after all the god-faith/science-reason speechs.
devilsadvocado
I don't like at all the direction cinema is heading in aesthetically, this film being no exception. However, the story made quite an impression on me. It reminded me of that episode of M.A.S.H. with the old Korean woman and the chicken. Does anyone else remember the one?I also love Irrfan Khan, and wish that he were my uncle or at least a friendly neighbor or something. In a perfect world...
Scratch47
The already discussed sound and light show is utterly transcendent, but that's surprisingly not what sticks. Lee wisely tightens the book around an emotional spring of central themes: pride in individuality, being pushed to your limits by reality and cold reason, the triumph of irrational dreams and metaphor from being given power through connection to the unknown, embracing struggle as a means of self definition and natural transcendence, learning to surrender; shed skin and let go, the idea that safety consumes a man slowly. The ebb and flow are more akin to a modern-feeling classical movement, pushing both the narrative forward and pulling the audience deeper into connection as the intensity grows. It takes a while to get going, and there's no real plot, the film surges forward on a depth of belief that remains plausible both in its solemn wonder and natural esteem, plus a degree of charged intellectual inquisition. After 45 minutes, I realised I loved it.greenhorg
Good movie, but regarding the film's whole final message about GodMahler1860
Would have to agree completely with KuroSawWhat; spot on analysis, left me feeling essentially bland, though it was clear I was meant to be stunned by the blow.Showing items 1 – 15 of 67