BEWARE: Carry your oxygen masks because "LIFE OF PI" is guaranteed to take your breath away....

Rating: 9/10 (3 February 2013)

We've seen many hit and miss 3d flicks.... movies with zero content... banking only on 3d... and definitely life of pi misses that list. The movie right from the start has a soothing effect and the screenplay floats effortlessly,revealing the story line, frame by frame. The movie portrays a cast away tale , staging the struggle for survival of the duo of a boy (pi) and a tiger (Richard Parker). The adventure breathes out intense moments between the boy , the tiger and the ocean. The premium 3d and sound effects are effectively used at appropriate places , amplifying the intensity and no where do we see an overdose of these effects which adds beauty to an already beautiful film.Some of the scenes are literally jaw dropping (when i say 'literally' i seriously mean it.. ).The animals are beautifully and originally showcased. The tiger's ferocity is canvassed brilliantly and the 'storm' scene needs a special mention for its masterful use of digital effects.The film crew have done a marvelous job in producing such a complete movie and Ang lee needs to be credited for reproducing a marvel from a simple script ,with descriptive complexities.If you are looking for a 'not so usual' flick, then life of pi should be your pick and preferably in a Dolby Atmos equipped screen.It is a definite dark horse for the Oscars in all the technical categories and a serious contender for the 'Best Movie' Award.(I had to use the word 'Beautiful' in this review multiple times because it is the only word which makes all the sense in describing this movie).Life of pi will definitely leave your lungs gasping for breath.....