Mr. Lee's film is stronger as a visual experience-especially in 3-D-than an emotional one, but it has a final plot twist that may also change what you thought you knew about the ancient art of storytelling. Joe Morgenstern-Wall Street Journal
There's an audience out there for this movie, but the question is whether they will find it. James Berardinelli-ReelViews
The movie's energy peters out in a series of book-club conversations about divine will, the power of storytelling, and the resilience of the human spirit. Dana Stevens-Slate
A movie that can't be dismissed because there is too much in it but can't be embraced because it's all spread too thin. Mick LaSalle-San Francisco Chronicle
This transcendent fable carries a real sting in its tail. Ang Lee has made a bold and wondrous movie, one of his best. Tom Charity-CNN.com
Claudio Miranda's luminous camera, set to Mychael Danna's intoxicating score, captures all manner of wild delights. Peter Howell-Toronto Star
The morals of the story don't come through, while the film's extensive metaphors are belatedly rammed down your throat like a get out of jail free card. Sam Bathe-Fan The Fire
Ang Lee's extraordinary, lyrical, beautiful, moving, genre-defying Life of Pi can be recommended with the simple, sweeping assurance that it is unlike anything you have ever seen before. Jim Schembri-3AW
A dazzling digital dreamscape that sets staggering new heights for what can be accomplished with 3D technology. Tom Clift-Moviedex
Martel's novel could have yielded a greater film in different hands, but Lee's work remains one to be grateful for. Rob Humanick-Projection Booth
(Ang) Lee has gone above and beyond, executing the job with near flawless precision. Matt Neal-The Standard
When adrift with Pi and the tiger on the open sea, the film is at its most wondrous: a ravishing spectacle that treads judiciously on the infinite line between what's possible and impossible. Marjorie Baumgarten-Austin Chronicle
Life poses as a spiritual experience, but it's more like a postcard. Jake Mulligan-Boston Phoenix
What better analogy for our place in the universe than a couple of scared creatures stranded on a precarious liferaft in the middle of a vast nothingness? Tim Martain-The Mercury
Life of Pi is director Ang Lee's artistic expression of faith on film that's close to his very own version of the Sistine Chapel, minus the neck pain. Cameron Williams-The Popcorn Junkie
Bleak facts or magical stories, science or faith, connected or alone, instinct or animals with souls - these are the dynamics explored by every aspect of Life of Pi. Thomas Caldwell-Cinema Autopsy
Flawed it may be, but at its core lies an epic journey that shows Lee reborn as a creative force. Ed Gibbs-The Sun Herald
I haven't been able to shake the thought-provoking finale. Don't expect to leave this story behind as you exit the theatre. Life Of Pi has something to say. Matthew Toomey-ABC Radio Brisbane
The 227 days at sea are a test of physique, mental adaptation and faith, and Suraj Sharma makes Pi's spiritual journey as convincing as his nautical one. Philip French-Observer [UK]
The screenplay reaches out to people of all religions and faiths and gives you the confidence to make your own mind up about things. Graham Young-Birmingham Mail
Lee is a wizard, Life of Pi is an incredible spectacle and the technical effects are brilliant. David Sexton-This is London
Working with perceptive writer David Magee (Finding Neverand), Ang Lee creates one of the most thoughtful, artistic blockbusters ever made by a Hollywood studio. Rich Cline-Contactmusic.com
Life of Pi is chiefly to be recommended for the punch of its core story. Never mind the cod-philosophical breadth - feel the impressive emotional depth. Donald Clarke-Irish Times
With Life Of Pi, Ang Lee has delivered bold, inspirational and intelligent cinema, the likes of which is rarely seen - and for that reason alone this is unmissable. Alex Zane-Sun Online
A film of staggering beauty, great intelligence, high technical ability and no little humour. Chris Hunneysett-Daily Mirror [UK]
Life Of Pi must be the most beautiful film of the year, a technical marvel, and magic realism at its most magical. Christopher Tookey-Daily Mail [UK]
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