Confused Story

Rating: 8/10 (14 October 2000)

"Pi", supposedly a quintessential indie film, is remarkable in that it proves that a decent film can be made for $60K. It is a technical and managerial achievement; "Pi", is a real movie and it tells a story. But is it a good movie with a story worth telling (or at least sitting through)? For me, the answer is a very qualified yes. I felt the movie started out strong, and then seriously floundered in its final third. It got too artsy, lost it way, and kind of wandered towards the finish line. My advice is that if you are interested in low-budget, offbeat indie film, by all means rent "Pi". If you are just looking for an entertaining nights rental, give it a pass.