Genius or O.C.D.?

Rating: Null/10 (28 March 2007)

"Pi" (1997): This is a frantic exploration into the obsessive/compulsive, schizophrenic mind of a math fanatic (genius?). His attempts to find a pattern in the number "pi" lead him to places he does not understand, and many other people seem to want. What he holds in his head is of great fascination and torment to him, and the object of desire for people who seem to be following him. Gorgeous, expressive b/w photography, rich sound, moody music tracks, and a mysterious, paranoid script make this one fascinating film. Written and directed by Darren Aronofsky, and starring Sean Gullette. Think "Eraserhead" rearranged by a crazy computer geek, who loves the film "Le Chien Andalou" by Salvador Dali.