Beautiful, but ordinary

Rating: 9/10 (6 April 2013)

My only complaint about this film would be that it is both beautiful and ordinary. At times the beautiful images are so well-composed and vibrant that it makes the other scenes seem lifeless. I would rather have seen it all look more natural. I also did not see it in 3D, but I imagine that amplifies this effect.
However, this is a must-see. Lee captures your emotions by developing the boy's character well, and building empathy for the tiger without personifying him. Also, we get a nice taste of Pondicherry India before the main story begins. Wonderful.
Now I have to read the book. Great.