It tells you why we need religion

Rating: 10/10 (12 January 2013)

Saw the movie twice simply to make sure I don't miss every details Ang Lee wants to convey. After watching the movie the first time, I quickly went on the internet to see how others react. Luckily, some wise and experienced people are able to interpret Ang Lee's plots better.
Art is something that everyone has his own interpretation. Like mirrors reflecting your individual thinking. This movie is an excellent mirror one can have a peek of himself. Religious and cheerful people saw the will of god, atheists saw the absurdity of religions, and the downright pessimistic realists saw a cruel dark phase of life.
Under the surface of a seemingly logical story of animal lies a cruel true story we cannot bear to stare. Life can be cruel and harsh. Reality can be hurting and heartbreaking. This is why and when we need religion. With "suspension of disbelief", the insurance guys, the novelist, and we audience, can all believe in the exterior animal story and have a peace of mind.