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Subject: BS: Movie: The Life of Pi From: Ebbie Date: 11 Oct 13 - 12:53 PM Let me begin by postulating that while I do read a great deal, I don't watch many movies. Generally speaking, most movies made from books that I have already read are kind of like reading Readers Digest Condensed Books- there's a vast amount missing. Anyway, had I read Life of Pi before seeing the movie perhaps I would have had a better grasp of what was going on. Instead I was baffled throughout the movie. * I didn't/don't see it as a religious theme. Where Pi- and others - call his co-existence with the tiger and subsequent survival a *miracle* I saw it as a knowledge of animal behavior and animal training. There are many documented accounts of wild animals and humans sharing space during a crisis, making this account's difference one of duration rather than occurrence. * IF- there is an IF- Pi's second version of the story was true, then there is an intriguing glimpse into human psychology- when Pi laments the fact that Richard Parker disappeared into the jungle "without a backward glance", it makes sense that he, as the tiger himself, left the other survivors without a thought for their own survival. Any thoughts about the movie? I didn't really care for it and would not watch it again. |
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Subject: RE: BS: Movie: The Life of Pi From: Jack the Sailor Date: 11 Oct 13 - 01:54 PM The "religious" theme is that the "religious" interpretation of events is the better one. The main character actually states this in the movie. And, I think he calls that religion. I think that philosophy is way too thin to base a life upon but it is plenty for a movie which is more spectacle than thought provoking. |
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Subject: RE: BS: Movie: The Life of Pi From: Airymouse Date: 11 Oct 13 - 06:29 PM I can see why anyone who has not read the book would be befuddled by the movie. The French cook is rude, but that's a far cry from cutting off someone's leg so you can eat it. Are we supposed to believe that the carnivorous island existed? Are we suppose to believe that Pi is the son of a zookeeper? If so, how is it that he can't pronounce "orangatan"? My interpretation of the religious theme of the book is that since no one can prove that there is a purpose to his life or even any lasting consequence of it, each of us has a choice, to believe there is a purpose (God, if you will) or not. What Pi tells the owners of the freighter is that he has chosen the more plesasnt of the two possible stories. |
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Subject: RE: BS: Movie: The Life of Pi From: McGrath of Harlow Date: 11 Oct 13 - 08:58 PM What puzzled me was the presumption were only two stories to choose from. |
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Subject: RE: BS: Movie: The Life of Pi From: MGM·Lion Date: 11 Oct 13 - 10:47 PM Surely one of those dramatic presentations somewhat confused & confusing in its philosophical gestalt, but impressive in many of its local details and incidents. Flawed, as they say, but memorable. ~M~ |
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Subject: RE: BS: Movie: The Life of Pi From: GUEST,.gargoyle Date: 11 Oct 13 - 11:37 PM Read "Rhymn of the Ancient Mariner" Then read "Life of Pi" Then view the film. Sincerely , Gargoyle The film is noted for its visual arts. For the philosophical religious..... at least you should read a wiki on each of the five major religions...It was better before your starting this threat...."when only I thought....but now you have removed all doubt." |
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Subject: RE: BS: Movie: The Life of Pi From: GUEST,CS Date: 11 Oct 13 - 11:42 PM Possibly the dullest (and prettiest) films I've ever seen, and the presumption that it was 'deep' is laughable. The guy makes up a magical story because life is easier that way. Full stop. I guess it speaks about religion in a sense. |
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Subject: RE: BS: Movie: The Life of Pi From: GUEST,Stim Date: 11 Oct 13 - 11:53 PM Kon-Tiki was out in the same season as this, and the sad fact is that movies about people at sea in a small boat end up being a lot alike. Both cried out for Talullah Bankhead. |
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Subject: RE: BS: Movie: The Life of Pi From: MGM·Lion Date: 12 Oct 13 - 01:26 AM Stim -- Comparison with Lifeboat & KonTiki interesting; but in interests of accuracy, must point out that in this case, not 'people', but only one person, with rather a different sort of travelling companion from Tallulah. ~M~ |
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Subject: RE: BS: Movie: The Life of Pi From: Dave the Gnome Date: 12 Oct 13 - 04:46 AM I haven't seen the film but did enjoy the book. I am intrigued by how they managed to make a film out of it but will wait until it is on TV to find out :-) Cheers DtG |
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Subject: RE: BS: Movie: The Life of Pi From: GUEST Date: 13 Oct 13 - 12:04 AM Seeing in 3D is recommended |
