8.5/10
I've never read Yann Martel's source novel so I can't draw any comparisons, but as a stand-alone flick, Ang Lee's Life of Pi is quite impressive. Any "stranded" films inevitably fall into a lull at a certain point (although the stakes are upped with the presence of the tiger) - something a writer can work his way around by describing the characters thoughts, emotions, feelings, etc. Those things are much harder for a filmmaker to convey, so Lee goes full-bore with mindblowing visuals, making exemplary use of 3D. It may be something of a cheap shortcut if you're a cynic, but it's impossible to deny its effectiveness. The film is absolutely gorgeous and does, in the end, work on an emotional level. I have a friend who wants to see it when it hits full release and I'm looking very much forward to seeing it again.
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