Ang Lee (Oscar-winning director of Brokeback Mountain, Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon, and Sense and Sensibility) is determined to change our lives… again. The new trailer for Life Of Pi is beautiful and intense and moving, all in about two minutes worth of shots with no dialogue. It’s as fantastic as the Oz, The Great And Powerful trailer, but moves the viewer with images reminiscent of Beasts Of The Southern Wild. Also got a Noah‘s ark vibe as well. Real, live, epic poetry in motion, inside.
Life Of Pi: First Trailer
Ang Lee is absolutely brilliant, but I understand that he had a great work of art as his starting point; Life Of Pi, the best-selling novel by Yann Martel. I don’t know what rock I’ve been living under, but I still haven’t read this book, although I definitely remember hearing about it. I understand that the story follows an Indian boy named Pi, who is (as we saw) shipwrecked at sea with a Bengal tiger. In the film, Suraj Sharma plays Pi and Tobey Maguire will play Martel, the book’s Canadian author. Something tells me this movie will be all-the-more spectacular after a close reading of the novel.
Who’s read the book? Maybe you can tell the rest of us how this trailer compares. I, for one, am excited!
You have to read this book! It is absolutely beautiful. I read it several years ago, but it had a lasting impact on me. Can’t wait to see the film.
Meghan, I’m so on it! I don’t always think you HAVE to read the book first, but in this case, I can tell it’s a must. Thanks for the recommendation!
‘Life of Pi’ is one of the best books I’ve ever read (and I read a lot)! It’s so beautifully written and the story is very compelling regardless of one’s beliefs. I had no idea they were making a movie and am so excited to see what Lee comes up with as I’m sure it will be phenomenal!
Bekah, I’m convinced that it’s one of the best books I’ve NEVER read, lol. But I’m glad you all are raving about it! Can’t wait to read it.
Life of Pi was an awesome book and it looks like they have done it justice with the movie. I can’t wait to see it! I highly recommend this book, for anyone who hasn’t read it.
Thanks Lola, glad to hear the trailer is looking good to those of you who’ve read the book. That’s a good sign!
Shannon, thanks for posting the trailer. I absolutely loved the book, and this trailer gave me goosebumps and tears. I’m looking forward to the movie now…and I normally avoid movies made from books I’ve read.
I loved this book! Read it recently because I found out the movie was coming out. I heard it got great reviews at CinemaCon, so I’m really looking forward to watching!
I’m just clicking around now checking out the new site. Looks AMAZING, you guys!
Trailer looks great, but where are the other animals? I loved the book.
I had it for mandatory reading in 11th grade English class. I remember being fond of the book until a spoilerish part that I can’t divulge…so yeah….i’m no help at all, am I? lol