Visually Stimulating, Emotionally Stirring

Rating: 9/10 (4 March 2014)

Life of Pi is not solely a visual masterpiece. Its heart is in an emotionally stirring tale of God's redemption and grace through strange means and persons, in this case a tiger named Richard Parker. The animation that brings the tiger to life is more spectacular than any other effects sequence in the movie and allows us to form an emotional bond with the tiger. The reckless courage that Pi embodies is perfectly portrayed by newcomer Suraj Sharma. He brings an emotional depth that does not leave the movie stranded in its ocean of visual amazement (yes, pun intended). Ang Lee has created a masterpiece that is both emotionally rewarding and visually perplexing at the same time--a feat that is often not even attempted by most current directors. This is the best kind of movie and the most impressive as well. Kudos to you, Mr. Lee. Please continue to amaze us.