Movies

[Ive always been a dreamer]

Just saw Life of Pi. It's visually stunning and the CGI/real life blending is so seamless I had no clue when they switched out the real tiger for the CGI tiger. That's impressive, as in every other movie I've seen the CGI insertions are quite obvious. There are "set piece" moments of the film, especially the panoramic underwater-world scenes, that are magnificent to behold.

I appreciated the technical skill and the sophisticated allegory of the film. I'd classify it as a "magical realism" journey for spiritual meaning as symbolized in the struggle for survival aboard a lifeboat. It's very remarkable that such a non-traditional film without any major stars got such a huge budget - I guess we can thank famed director Ang Lee's involvement for that. He doesn't disappoint.

However, I can't say I enjoyed it. 90 minutes of the movie consist solely of the lead actor and the tiger fighting to keep alive in a lifeboat adrift for 227 days, and for me at least, it went on too long. I found myself thinking as they faced challenge after challenge in the boat (hunger, thirst, storms, sharks, loneliness, depression, etc), defeated each, and then returned to contemplating life: "Geez, I sure hope they get rescued soon. This is getting old."

WARNING FOR THOSE WITH SMALL KIDS: this isn't a Disney film with the zebras, monkeys, tigers, and hyenas are all friends with each other. The merciless predatory instinct is on full display. I saw a few mothers leave with crying children before the film was out.

I had to laugh at the part I bolded, Soda. If you thought it was long, imagine how that young actor must have felt.

[Glennsallnighter]

Sounds like an interesting movie with a different slant Soda, but thanks for the warning about the kids. My 8 year old boy would be very sensitive about seeing one animal even snarl at another.

[zeldabjr]

I'd like to see Lincoln...anyone seen it yet?

[Prettymaid]

No, but we saw Flight, starring Denzel Washington a couple of weeks ago and it was really good. Denzel did not disappoint! His acting is superb and the storyline is intriguing.

[SallyGee]

We saw Lincoln. It was great! About 2 1/2 hours, but the time flew. You really believed it was Lincoln up there!

[zeldabjr]

We saw Lincoln. It was great! About 2 1/2 hours, but the time flew. You really believed it was Lincoln up there!

OK SG...now I have to go see it....('cause I know you have great taste.lol)

[sodascouts]

Just got around to seeing Les Miserables...... Wow. I was blown away. I cried but the end is so uplifting..... It's absolutely beautiful. Plus, the acting is excellent. I hope these people get some Oscars!

[zeldabjr]

Just got around to seeing Les Miserables...... Wow. I was blown away. I cried but the end is so uplifting..... It's absolutely beautiful. Plus, the acting is excellent. I hope these people get some Oscars!

wasn't it amazing?!...I cried and cried...so glad I had tissues in my purse!

[Tiffanny Twisted]

ok saw the denzel movie it was great .
now has anyone seen silver linings play book or the new mark wahlberg movie broken city
my friend and i are trying to decide,,

[Topkat]

ok saw the denzel movie it was great .
now has anyone seen silver linings play book or the new mark wahlberg movie broken city
my friend and i are trying to decide,,

I heard Silver Linings is very good. My friend saw it. I think I will be seeing that soon!