Beyond belief

Rating: 10/10 (13 January 2013)

I have to say, I almost never review a movie - mostly because there are already so many reviews out there - but I have to make an exception this time.
I saw the movie for the first time 5 days ago, and I recall that when I got out of the theater, I had a mixture of feelings about the plot, the characters, the believability of the whole concept. But, as Irrfan Khan said in an interview for the Screen Team Show, "It's a film that will start resonating after you watch it".
I saw it four times in one week, going from theater to theater, seeing it with a variety of people, and each time, I discovered countless details that got away the previous times. I grew to admire and love the characters, the actors and the way they everyone managed to embrace their role.
I think Suraj Sharma was amazing in the role of Pi, and I am quite disappointed seeing that he didn't manage to get nominated for an Oscar. His acting is flawless and he conveys the energy in a way that it affects your subconscious and you start recalling and rewinding the movie many times after it's over. I believe his acting surpasses that of many appreciated and versed stars and, as he said, part of it is the merit of director Ang Lee, who showed his genius one more time in this incredible motion picture.
Finally, the soundtrack is one of the best I've listened to this year and it fits the movie perfectly. Mychael Danna has done a great job again.
I recommend you to go to this movie several times, for understanding it deeper. To see it in 3D is amazing for the first time, but after living this experience, a normal viewing will help you pay more attention and see many details you missed before. It is in deed, an amazing movie and no wonder it got 11 Oscar nominations!