The Beginning of a Pattern

Rating: 7/10 (21 November 2014)

1.I'll start off by saying this. First, this is a film for people trying more then to be just entertained. Second, this is not the kind of film you can watch once and get entirely.
2.This film was made on a very low budget, with grainy black and white photography. The editing is fast paced, as is most of the music. the sounds are loud and often unnerving, and some of the images shown are meant to be weird/ disturbing when seen for the first time. This film is RAW.
3.The plot is open to interpretation. This put together with the style is what I liked most about the film. You might not know at times whether you are watching the main character's dream, an illusion, or a twisted reality. You are expected to come to your own conclusion, and your own idea about what each event and character represents throughout the film. Every scene in the film counts. There's not a scene that doesn't have some meaning or question to move the plot forward. The film demands attention.
4.Other films like this are: Enemy,Take Shelter, and Taxi Driver. If you have tried these films and do not like them, I would not recommend Pi. Also, if you did not like some of the other films Darren Aronofsky has made, I would not recommend this film.
5. Much like the film suggests, I think that this film shows the beginning of a pattern. The unique style and metaphorical plots of Darren Aronofsky's films started here. Requiem for A Dream, The Fountain, Black Swan, and Noah are some of his other films which have the same style of story telling. This was the beginning of a golden spiral.
6. If you watched the film already, you'll find this review is an inside joke, and a silly one at that. If you have not watched this film yet and are planning on it, don't worry. you'll get it. Just look for the patterns! :D