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[Cinema] Life of Pi

Discussion in 'BBS Hangout' started by Outlier, Jul 25, 2012.

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  1. Outlier

    Outlier Member

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    Has anybody read the book? It's one of my favorites of all-time. This trailer looks like it will give the book justice.

    <iframe width="560" height="315" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/3mMN693-F3U" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe>

    I think we should keep this thread spoiler-free. People who haven't read the book will hate it if they find out what the story is really about. Heh heh.
     
    #1 Outlier, Jul 25, 2012
  2. Jamers

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    Is it like Cast Away Movie with Tiger?
     
    #2 Jamers, Jul 25, 2012
  3. Outlier

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    You have no idea man... the story will blow you away. I don't want to spoil it for you.
     
    #3 Outlier, Jul 25, 2012
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    ^^ Was gonna say Castaway on steroids? Have heard of the book but I'll pass on this one. <yawn>
     
    #4 dmenacela, Jul 25, 2012
  5. Outlier

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    That's too bad if you're gonna judge a book by its cover. The story contains one of the most intriguing climax of all-time.
     
    #5 Outlier, Jul 25, 2012
  6. iconoclastic

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    I read the book before, but I've totally forgotten the plot already.

    Also, nice to see SpaceCityKid getting work as an actor.
     
    #6 iconoclastic, Jul 25, 2012
  7. Outlier

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    Seriously, man? The ending was so unforgettable and turned the entire adventure upside down.
     
    #7 Outlier, Jul 25, 2012
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    Was completely enthralled when I listened to it on audiobook... haven't really thought about it since.
     
    #8 lpbman, Jul 25, 2012
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    I started to read the book then I lost but im gonna read before it comes out because of what everyone says about it.
     
    #9 SK34, Jul 25, 2012
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    Have been looking for a good book lately, this one seems interesting. Just bought it on Prime.
     
    #10 Big MAK, Jul 25, 2012
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    Ang's worst movie is still better than 90% of what's out right now....
     
    #11 VanityHalfBlack, Jul 25, 2012
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    Never read the book but as a big fan of Ang Lee this look visually stunning. The only thing that I don't like is that it's too lifelike like it's shot for Discovery Channel à la The Hobbit 48fps. But I guessed they need to go with this approach because it's will register better in 3D without the blurriness. Hope this will be showing at TIFF.
     
    #12 Cowboy_Bebop, Jul 25, 2012
  13. B-Bob

    B-Bob "94-year-old self-described dreamer"

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    Whoa, wait a minute. He did a turrrrible Hulk. Just turrible.
     
    #13 B-Bob, Jul 25, 2012
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    lol this book is a big ole mind ****
     
    #14 ScubaSteve, Jul 25, 2012
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    I absolutely hated this book.
    The plot twist was unique though. I was just completely uninterested by the premise however.

    On a side note I can't wait for the Great Gatsby. Now THAT is a book I enjoyed thoroughly.
     
    #15 RedRedemption, Jul 25, 2012
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    [​IMG]
     
    #16 MoonDogg, Jul 25, 2012
  17. Han Solo

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    Indian?
     
    #17 Han Solo, Jul 25, 2012
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    looks like slumdog millionaire mixed wit cast away and free willy.
     
    #18 713, Jul 25, 2012
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    I didn't think it was THAT bad. And Ive gotta agree with VanityHalfBlack: it was still better than 90% of what hits theaters nowadays. Have you checked the marquees lately?
     
    #19 BetterThanI, Jul 25, 2012
  20. bobrek

    bobrek Politics belong in the D & D

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    Have you read Beatrice and Virgil, also by Yann Martel?
     
    #20 bobrek, Jul 25, 2012
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