Tuesday, December 18, 2012

Life of Pi Movie Review


I was one of the lucky winners of Nuffnang's double passes to preview Life of Pi. This isn't released until January. Woohoo!! Last night, I organised my date for the night, Lisa from Mrs BC's House of Chaos, got pretty and headed off to Dendy at Portside. We got there with 15 minutes to spare. This is just enough time to have a quick drink and enjoy the river view.
I am a huge fan of Yann Martel's book and I couldn't see how this gorgeous, crazy, unbelievable story could be translated to the big screen. Oh, my friggin' gosh!!! This was simply beautiful. It completely exceeded my expectations. It was amazing in 3D. I think this is one of those movies that should be seen this way. I could really feel the rough seas, the deep bengal tiger growl and the gentle rocking.

The casting was excellent. Suraj Sharma was perfect as 16 year old shipwrecked Pi. I had seen it mentioned that Gerard Depardieu was in it. I am surprised he was even mentioned for the brief 30 seconds he has on screen.

I love Richard Parker!

Thank you Nuffnang and 20th Century Fox for this experience.

18 comments:

  1. Ooh exciting! I love Nuffnang movie nights. I went to their The Artist one a few months ago.

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    1. I missed that one, I would have loved to have seen it. Rx

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  2. I had seen nuffnag were giving tickets away for review I completely forgot sound like a great movie!

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    1. It was amazing! I am going to see it again with my girls when It comes out. Rx

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  3. I never finished this book, but now I will because what I've seen of the movie is amazing.

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    1. I would finish it before you see the movie. I think it helped with my enjoyment. Rx

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  4. I thought the movie looked good, so I'll see it now for sure. I never knew it was a book though! :-)
    xx

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  5. I've heard such good things about this author! I'll have to read the book before the movie comes out next year

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    1. I'm glad I read the book first. It helped me understand certain parts of the movie. Rx

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  6. I can't wait to see it - that reminds me, I wanted to read it again before I watch the movie. Glad you enjoyed it :)

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  7. I can't wait to see the movie... I'm happy you liked it!

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  8. I think depardieu was "also" rather than starring. I loved Richard Parker too!

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  9. I LOVED this book... Mr Cool and I have a deal that if I go and see 'Skyfall' with him, he will see 'The Life if Pi' with me!

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    1. I really want to see Skyfall too. Let me know what you think. Rx

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