Scary, highly original mathematic thriller

Rating: Null/10 (30 January 2004)

Pi is a low budget, black and white, highly original thriller involving a mathematic genius Max who is almost about to crack the mathematical pattern behind the stock exchange.
What begins as an intriguing, thought provoking film focusing on maths and patterns soon turns a scary nightmare roller coaster down to hell. The visual style associated with Darren Aronofsky pictures is evident - it adds immensely to the tension and fear in the film, as well to the thought provoking elements of it. The various camera styles and set-ups add to the overall edgy, claustrophic mood of the film.
Pi's electronica soundtrack fits the movie like a glove. The casting in the film (basically all unknowns) is great. Sean Gullette is excellent as Max - a man who is on the brink of insanity.
Pi is a highly original film (come on!! have you heard of a mathematic sci-fi thriller before?!!!) and a must see for all the culture vultures out there.