About a month ago, my World Literature teacher instructed us to read the
book Life of Pi, and after reading it
and being tested on it, the movie was released for view on “On Demand”. I
figured that since I enjoyed reading the book, and seeing that the preview of
the movie looked appealing, I decided to watch it. I wanted to watch it not
only because it was a movie, but also so I could relate the similarities and
differences between the two. The movie turned out to be amazing, as I
anticipated, and stuck with the majority of the how the book described the
story. The film was not only entertaining but illuminating beyond my
expectations. It takes the viewer on a fantastical journey but also leaves us
with profound and lasting impressions about our place in the universe. The
ending may also leave you with more questions than answers, but sometimes that
is infinitely more satisfying than the majority of predictable movies out
there. The story is told in flashback by the adult Pi who relates the tale to a
Canadian writer who wants to use Pi’s tale for a book. Pi is very philosophical
about his experience, and he tells the writer that if he listens to the story
he will “believe in God.” I would highly recommend anyone to either read the
book or watch the movie, or both.
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