I never intended this to be a movie blog, but last night I watched Life of Pi. Originally, when it came out, I wasn't interested in watching it because it took me long enough to get through the book and was not too willing to watch 2 hours of a seasick man and tiger on a boat in the middle of the ocean. However, after it won so many Oscars, I reconsidered and wanted to see what all the buzz was about. I enjoyed the story but after a while it became more and more tedious. However, the movie kept me captivated the entire time. I loved (as in the book) the beginning with all the Indian culture and bright colors. And I had forgotten all the religious aspects of the book, so it was a good chance for me to rediscover the main theme of the book. (And it definitely cleared up my question about how they did not know the tiger was in the boat.)
Some quotes I liked:
"You only need to convert to three more religions Piscine, and you'll spend your life on holiday."
"Above all, don't lose hope"
Adult Pi Patel: Can I ask you something? I've told you two
stories about what happened out on the ocean. Neither explains what
caused the sinking of the ship, and no one can prove which story is true
and which is not. In both stories, the ship sinks, my family dies, and I
suffer.
Writer: True
.
Adult Pi Patel: So which story do you prefer?
Writer: The one with the tiger. That's the better story.
Adult Pi Patel: Thank you. And so it goes with God.
