Also, I'm unfamiliar with the book by Yann Martel, never read it before, so I have nothing to compare it to but much of the story's elements of surprise feel rather cheap and ill-fitting. Unfortunately an unfocused and at times jumbled screenplay by the great David Magee creates an atmosphere that relies more on the visuals then the narrative. He knows what he wants to say and for the most part gets his message across. His hurdle will be a minimal screen presence and a supporting actor race that's crowded with "movie stars." Lee directs the film with a firm hand. Irrfan Kahn, who has delivered in great supporting turns like The Namesake (2006) and A Mighty Heart (2007), could have his best chance ever for serious awards attention. The work is reminiscent of great breakthrough performers like Rudy Youngblood (Apocalypto, 2006) and Dev Patel (Slumdog Millionaire, 2008) both were impressive turns but sadly will not catch any awards attention. Newcomer Suraj Sharma puts a valiant effort in the role of "Pi," a performance that may land him more critical and impressive roles in the future. He allows the mood of the film and the imagery to marry each other in a ceremonial experience that stands next to Sci-Fi epics like Avatar (2009) and Hugo (2011).
What Lee invents with the ocean and the integration of the tiger and the other animals is spectacular. On Visual Effects alone, Life of Pi will likely land a nomination for Best Picture. He continues to impress with his musical range, envelopes the film's message and thematic narrative in somber and beautiful melodic notes. What Mychael Danna achieves in Lee's film has just placed him in the forefront of great film composers working today. The 3D effects are some of the best ever seen and feels absolutely necessary in a film so heavy handed with religious tones.
Cinematographer Claudio Miranda captures the most uproarious and glorious shots captured this year thus far. There are a lot of positive and admirable things about Ang Lee's latest Life of Pi.
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