Life Of Pi [Blu-ray]

I have made a promise to myself concerning this film if I ever have the possibility to see this film at the cinema, and also have the luck to see it in 3D I will try my hardest to accomplish it. I remember watching this film originally from the TV and being so mesmerised I went and purchased the Blu-ray straight away from Amazon. I have recently re-watched the film and once again had such joy watching the film. Always very reluctant to watch films that have been adapted from books but this really intrigued me because of the complexity of the story, how will the extraordinary elements of this story be captured on film, and there was going to be a big need of visual effects in this film would they be a good standardNothing prepares you for the utter sublime art-evoked CGI. The character of Tiger is amazing in its realism and the vibrancy and colours used in the movie are breath-taking; it truly is a feast for the eyes. This is the reason I want to now see it on a huge screen because if it blows you away on a TV then it would awe-inspiring on a larger scale the cherry on the top would be seeing it in 3D too.I really need to express how impressed I was with the young actor Suraj Sharma who plays Pi Patel. He was a complete unknown and what that young man put himself through for this film deserves accolades. The special features on the Blu-ray has a fantastic documentary concerning the finding of the lead character and how he was prepared for this role. And also a documentary of how the special effects were made too.The film won 4 Oscars Best Director for Ang Lee, Best Cinematography, Best score and yes best effects.Would suggest you read the book by Yann Martel before watching the film because you understand some of the spirituality more in the book... but that is a more personal opinion, if seeing the film first, do read the book too, it also is a high caliber work of fiction and imagination, both together enriches each other. And maybe one day you too will be in a cinema watching this dream of a film on the big screen

I saw this film in the cinema a few years ago and was impressed at the time, with the visual impact, particularly since it was in 3D at the time. I haven't re-visited it for a long time, since it came out on DVD or home streaming. I wondered if I'd be disappointed and I have to say that there was some of that feeling, but that probably also comes from the second time of viewing and the different format of the home streaming. Nevertheless, I'd recommend giving it a go, especially if you didn't see it when it was on general cinema release. It would be interesting to see it again in the original environment, when it struck me and my friends so much at the cinema in 3D.

What a beautiful film. I didn't want it to end, and when Richard Parker finally disappeared into the jungle I missed him. I don't know why I never watched this film before, as tigers have always been my favourite wild animal. I guess I thought it was going to be a sappy fairy tale, and I couldn't figure out how the relationship between the Indian boy and the tiger would work, and I didn't want to be disappointed.But it is not a fairy tale at all, and the tiger behaves just like a tiger should and would, so it didn't disappoint me, it just made me sad. Because, you see, I was always more worried about what would happen to Richard Parker than I cared about Pi. I suppose the main reason why I was so pleased with the way the story turned out is because Mister Parker was not anthropomorphised in any way, even when he was dying, he was still presented as a Bengal Tiger and not a childish caricature. A beautiful film and a fantastic story.By the way, if you're wondering about the headline, look it up and read the book. Then you will understand.

What a beautifully acted and crafted film this is. Despite seeing the trailer several times, I was never convinced this film would be my kind of thing but a friend recommended it so I gave it a try. Transfixed from beginning to end and having watched it on my own, I watched it again a few weeks later with my wife, this time in 3d and enjoyed it as much as the first time. My wife also loved it. If, like me, you are not sure, I can only say grab a copy, sit back with a nice glass of tipple and some munchies and enjoy a very clever film. If you are lucky enough to have a big screen, all the better because the colour and effects will just burst out. 10 put of 10 to all of the actors, but I must especially give mention to Irrfan Khan in his portrayal as the older Pi, just faultless.

Life of Pi is fun to watch in 3D as I’m not a huge fan of this movie, however the 3D is good in it & for such a visually great movie ( the CGI is very good, as the story is a bit boring & long winded as it’s an Ang Lee film ).So if you looking for a cheap 3D movie to enjoy on your 3D blu ray set up ( I have a 3D blu ray player & a 3D projector with rechargeable shutter glasses, as if you have all those things you can truly enjoy 3D movies ).