Religion vs Philosophy vs Spirtuality

Rating: 8/10 (12 March 2015)

I watched Life of PI with 8 friends in Sydney Australia about two years ago. When we got out of the movie hall all of them seemed to be puzzled that the movie did not make sense. Being a fan of Hindu philosophy and the Matrix movies, I got the plot completely. Yes there were numerous animal references to the food chain and how eventually one day it won't exist but it clearly sends out a message that it is better to be more spiritual and less religious. I don't like the reference to 33 million gods as there are only two or three real gods if one was to dwell into the texts of Hinduism. The story of survival between the Tiger and Pi is touching and shows the instinct needed for survival when it really counts. I don't understand the need to contrast religions. I still give an 8 out of 10 for the concept is refreshing.