Why? As the survivor stated, “In both stories the ship sinks, my entire family dies, and I suffer”...did the story make you believe in God?
What kind of pie?
Abrignac wrote:
Lots of symbolism, but no animals on the boat. He was the tiger, he survived.
Didn't watch it but I already believe in God! Don't need a movie to do that lol
paulkeck wrote:
Your loss. It's an Oscar winning film that's visually stimulating and challenges your brain.
Without giving anything away...a tidbit for your faith.
At the beginning of the movie a writer comes to visit Pi, the main character. He was told of Pi by a mutual friend that told him Pi has a story that will make you believe in God.
Pi is forced to tell 2 stories.
Despite what you have seen, heard and know Pi asks you a question..."which story did you prefer?"...and so it goes with God.
You can believe in miracles or not but when you're faced with them why deny their existence?
Time to expand and conquer.
Make no bones about it it's a great movie.
GrayBeard2 wrote:
Yup. And the book was better. I believe in fantasy.o:)
Best movie I have seen in some time!
It really made me think
Your loss. It's an Oscar winning film
DrMaddVibe wrote:
Is it better than The Piano and The English Patient?
tailgater wrote:
Yes it is. I'm actually looking to buy the 3D version of the film.
****UPDATE! Found it on Amazon today...with Prime...3 disk set...I get it Thursday...I'm so stoked!
I did a thread on this also DMV.
Mattie B wrote:
I looked that one up...I was on Christmas break and missed it then. I wish I hadn't.
It's a great read and a wonderful adaptation. I've watched it 3 times and caught something new each time that changed the way I believed about it.
At first I thought the tiger was his primal survival instinct...that changed when he was crying on the beach. Because it wouldn't say goodbye to him? Because he reached his goal? That didn't make sense. No matter what we do we strive to survive. His tale took it to the extreme.
Did you catch the "island" shape? Lord Vishnu...from his religious study as a child...the "Sustainer" of Life. Look and you will see him...a couple of times.
At first I thought about the possibility of his 2nd tale being the accurate one but how would that make anyone believe in God? That's the reason why Pi tells his story after all. The themes that were brought to the table in the 2nd one are not from any diety worthy of praise or devotion. His stances with Hindu, Christianity and Islam borrow themes that are universal no matter how convoluted they are when balanced off each other. He sought a broader understanding and wanted God in his life. He was willing to adopt all versions. Remember what his father said too. There's a bit of truth to it too.
I'm convinced after reading the book that it was the 1st one. A retelling of Noah and the Ark. Seeing the movie made it come to life and Ang Lee did a masterful job. When miracles happen or you recieved a miracle I understand why people would disguise it so others can understand or adapt it so it's not what it was. They might not be accepted or rejected. When God gives you a gift, rejoice in it and share the story as it was. So it goes with God.
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he dies at the end.... 😞
DrafterX wrote:
That's the ending to all our stories... we all die at the end.
Maybe I'm a pessimist, but I thought it was about atheism. Reality is harsh and ugly - we make up God to make reality more tolerable. He is just the better story.
BigCat wrote:
You didn't read the book nor see the movie did you?
