Went to see The Life of Pi yesterday. Have had one fun time
trying to see it. The first day we went, All the features were sold out because
of the heat. The second time (yesterday) we got there and just prior to buying
our tickets I realized I'd forgotten my glasses. Great! So, back home to fetch
glasses and then back to go to the later showing. Finally!
Really enjoyed the movie. Ang Lee did a wonderful job. I was
really concerned as to how any film would be able to get across the depth of
symbolism or story dichotomy that made the book so good. But I was surprised
and pretty well pleased.
The visual affects are stunning. I do believe the 'second
story' should not have just been spoken (it was a bit difficult to hear what
the boy was saying and it was SO important!). I believe it should've been
depicted (perhaps in shorter sequence). That's how you experience it in the
book and the rawness of reality is chilling compared to the beauty of
symbolism. This becomes a key factor for every reader.
But unfortunately films are limited to time and for the time
Ang Lee had to work with he did an very good job. That said, I would recommend
that anyone read the book before seeing the movie - or at the very least, after
seeing the movie. It is an extremely thought provoking journey.
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