The Beauty of Story-telling!

Rating: 10/10 (23 April 2014)

Life of Pi is a deep, exquisite film and of the most beautiful films of recent years. It's a complex, layered film, but it tells a story that does not complicate things and that is a rarity. The story is deep and has meaning to it and I feel this movie will strike with the religious crowd as well as the normal audience. That being said, this movie is gorgeous and features beautiful cinematography. I despise 3D, but even I must admit 3D is used wonderfully here which draws comparison to 2009's Avatar.
Ang Lee, the masterful director of Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon and Brokeback Mountain, tells a tale about a guy named Pi. After a typhoon destroys his boat and kills his family, he is stranded at sea with nothing but a tiger to keep him company.
This film doesn't have any big names here, but I think the acting is sufficient. Irrfan Khan is good as adult Pi who is telling his story. Suraj Sharma is decent as young Pi, but sometimes he is a little annoying. But as a one-man show, one should accept his actions.
Overall, Life of Pi is a gorgeous, brilliant film that requires some thinking maybe even a religious background to feel the fullest effect. I was moved by this movie very much and it deserves all the accolades it can get. The CGI animals are well-done, especially the Bengal tiger. The score is hauntingly beautiful and the same can be said about Pi's lullaby. There are so many metaphors in this movie, so be prepared to be challenged. One of the best films of 2012. I rate this film 10/10.