The Raft of the Medusa
According to French journalist Marjolaine Gout, the film is "a philosophical tale where Noah's Ark metamorphoses into "The Raft of the Medusa"". She adds that it is "a visual masterpiece" in which "Ang Lee proves, once again, his talent as a universal storyteller". She also writes about the visual poetry of the movie reminding viewers of the works of classical painters and the symbolism of kolams. The film got 8 out of 10 stars, the readers gave 7 stars.