Life of Pi

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Blu B All Time Classic. Man if there is one thing about Ang Lee films is that when he is on, his cinematography is just about the best of any director out there. The cinematography is just....wow...just wow. This is like Golden Era Technicolor type stuff. The use and understanding of color in this is just incredible and makes every scene pop like a MGM musical. This is also probably the best 3D film I have ever seen. The scenes just naturally pop in a way that looks just asi incredible in 2D and doesn't feel like a gimmick. The 3D actually enhances things. I can count one hand the amount of movies that do that ever. Truly an incredible accomplishment. The lighting storm, the boat floating during the golden hour, the island, and tons more scenes are just incredible to look at. The special effects work is really good too. There are plenty of times it comes so close to looking real which is a big accomplishment. 65% of this film is Castaway/All is Lost type stuff with hardly anything happening and barely any dialouge. You could truly turn the sound off, put on your 3D glasses and be totally immersed without skipping a beat. Everything here is first rate. The underlying message at the end of the power of storytelling and faith is great and never on the nose but done in such a clever way. Pi himself is a phenominal character. So likeable, human, awkward, and couragous. This is an adventure combined with a coming of age story masterfully woven together. Not much happens in this movie and yet so much does. We see Pi grow into a survivor and become immersed in this beautiful journey of survival. It never feels jumpy at all and one event clearly leads to the next in a Jeremiah Johnson type of way. Everyone should give this a try once. Rated 5/5 Stars •  Rated 5 out of 5 stars 09/13/25 Full Review Stephen C Success in 2 hours and 5 minutes!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! The USA grossed over $125,000,000.00!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Rated 5/5 Stars •  Rated 5 out of 5 stars 08/15/25 Full Review Tyler S It has been many years since I've seen this, and now that I can properly judge movies, I can say this is as good as I remember. A beautiful yet heartbreaking story that is told very well. Loved seeing the dynamic between Pi and Richard. Rated 4.5/5 Stars •  Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 08/13/25 Full Review Gareth v A visually breathtaking, symbolic survival story that blends spirituality, imagination, and trauma. Heavy-handed in it's telling, it's still a decent adaption of what many thought to be an unmakeable adaption. Rated 3.5/5 Stars •  Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 07/23/25 Full Review Romas M To say that "Life of Pi" (2012) is one the two best movie that was made in 2012 is to say nothing. This is visually most stunning film I've seen in years upon its release in 2012. The film looks gorgeous. There are plenty of breathtaking scenes of skies and waters capes, animals and an almost entirely CGI creation in form of Bengali tiger named Richard Parker which makes for an amazing character. The way it was animated is a thing of beauty. I was like a kid while watching this movie for the first time and i couldn't recall when the last time that happened. I was so frustrated upon a fact that i haven't seen this movie in a movie theater upon its release. I watched Blu Ray on my HD projector many times and it was incredible stuff (the 2:35 aspect scene is also a thing of beauty). Years later i bought the 4K UHD disk, and rewatched this movie. It's as spectacular as it was in 2012. Also beyond all the visual beauty, there is a underlaying story here about never surrender it and letting it go. Directing by And Lee was incredible - in my opinion this is his best movie (and i do like "Crouching Tiger" very much). The cinematography was breathtaking. Music is very beautiful. Acting by all three actors that played Pi was amazing. Overall, watch this masterpiece on the biggest screen that you can find, this is a movie for ages. The ending is so unexpected, that makes you rethink the whole film. "Life of Pi" is a movie magic and one of the most unforgettable movies ever made. Rated 5/5 Stars •  Rated 5 out of 5 stars 06/26/25 Full Review Calvin O "Life of Pi" is a visually stunning and imaginative cinematic journey that earns its 6/10 rating through its strengths and a few noticeable weaknesses. The film's strength lies in its breathtaking cinematography and groundbreaking visual effects, which bring the remarkable story to life with unparalleled beauty and wonder. Suraj Sharma's performance as Pi is commendable, considering the challenging role he undertakes. The score by Mychael Danna enhances the emotional depth of the narrative, although some might find it a bit overpowering at times. While the film's symbolism and philosophical themes resonate with some viewers, others may find them somewhat heavy-handed, affecting the overall impact of this otherwise visually captivating and thought-provoking tale. Rated 3/5 Stars •  Rated 3 out of 5 stars 06/25/25 Full Review Read all reviews

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