3D delight, floating in the ocean of stars

Rating: 9/10 (14 January 2013)

The middle part of the movie is an absolute 3D delight. I was floating in the ocean of stars and never felt so close to being part of a movie experience. Never felt really sorry for Pi yet I felt the pain and agony with him ... that was also a new experience for me.
Very convincing acting, great use of cgi (I hardly noticed it) and how Ang Lee 'managed' the animals commands respect. Without reading the book (yet), the brilliant images and music made this movie a spiritual journey and makes me reflect on the way & will to live.
Only have request: 2,5 hrs for 3D movies is a challenge for my attention span. The length of the beginning and the end part could have been better edited, more in line of the stunning beauty of the body of the movie. That's why it was not a 10 but I'm going to read the book and then see the movie again ... the rate can change.
Recommend to find the biggest movie screen you can find and go for this Awesome Experience.