Pi in the Sky

Rating: 2/10 (16 February 2011)

2 for interesting premise. Minus 8 for the brain-bashing screechiness, patchy camera-work and unfulfilled message.
I had to put this movie on mute several times just to get through it, having sensitive hearing. The movie attempts to be profound, but sadly falls short and leaves one wanting. Stuck through it to learn more.
Disappointed.
Even though after my third year of primary school I loathed maths with a passion (*adored* it up until then) I have learned of profound mathematical symbols, in the 'chaos' and the beautiful synchronicity of these symbols, occurring everywhere in the Universe.
Sadly this movie seemed to have more chaos. Sad as I usually dig oddball, independent movies. (That said, in substance it's a damn sight better than most of the so-called blockbusters these days like Gi Joe, etc...) but sadly, Pi leaves a lot to be desired and needs to be more grounded and solid.
I felt for the character in the movie, having mental challenges myself, sadly Pi and the religious propaganda, (At least it was Jewish for a change) was annoying,mostly boring, took ages to get into and just when it appeared it be going somewhere, it became boring and repetitive again, then a tidbit of interest when they mentioned sacred mathematical symbols in nature, then it goes screechy, arty-farty, then boring again and just when you're thinking, get to the F---ing point! The credits roll up and you're like ... Yes? ... And? Perhaps it was meant to leave one pondering. And so I am. Pondering why this highly recommended movie I've heard do much about and *finally* got a chance to see - pondering ... Why?... It could have been so much better and much more profound and go much deeper than I expected from this one.
Goes to show recommendations and awards aren't all they're cracked up to be.