an adventure you won't soon forget

Rating: Null/10 (23 September 2018)

Piscine "Pi" Patel, a middle-aged Indian man in Canada, recalls his life story to a curious novelist, tracing his early youth from being born and raised in a zoo, his introduction to Islam and Christianity, and a life-changing event at age sixteen when he was stranded in a lifeboat in the middle of the Pacific with his only companion being a fully grown Bengal tiger named Richard Parker. Through a series of surreal, almost dream-like flashbacks, Pi conveys a fascinating story of hope, faith, survival, and ultimately friendship while combating the loneliness and danger of his remarkable journey. Based on the novel by Yann Martel, director Ang Lee creates a gripping and visually striking world that allows you to accompany this resilient young man through his arduous journey, and profound, allegorical themes that transcend the usual survival genre. A truly unique and mesmerizing movie experience. ***