Life of Pi in 3D

Academy award winning director Ang Lee breathes cinematic life into Yann Martel's fantasy adventure novel, Life of Pi, as he provides audiences worldwide, quite aptly put on the movie poster, a journey of a lifetime. Life of Pi is afforded an extra dimension that brings this story to the big screen in surreal 3D as it has the audience follow Pi on an incredible journey of self-discovery in close proximity. But does the 3D bring us on an unforgettable journey, or does it leave us stranded?

Suited for 3D? (what does this mean?) 

Life of Pi is about a young man who is gifted with an adventure that changes his and our lives. From a zoo in India, we journey across the pacific ocean as a shipwrecked Pi fights for survival, battling nature and his inner demons while savouring every bit of life's wonders. Beautiful.

Score: 5/5

Filmed for 3D? (what does this mean?) 

There is no doubt that Life of Pi was planned for 3D. Director Ang Lee put as much or even more thought into the 3D as James Cameron must have for Avatar. Every aspect was tailor made for 3D. From content to CGI to camera angles. A lot of effort went into the 3D for this movie, and it shows!

Score: 5/5

Closed Window Experience (what does this mean?) 

The closed window experience was marvelous. It did not come off looking fake as some 3D capturing techniques do, due to excessive use of foreground and background. The use of 3D cameras to capture each scene was evident in the three dimensional "roundness" that each object in the film had. The depth of 3D may not have been very deep, but it was definitely the right amount to give the audience the 3D feel without being too obvious or distracting.

Score: 5/5

Open Window Experience (what does this mean?) 

This was a concern for me before watching Life of Pi as most movies with good stories forgo this aspect of 3D as it may distract the audience from the story or seem distasteful. However, this was well managed by Ang Lee as there were quite a few scenes that challenged the boundary created by the movie screen. Objects may not have come flying out at the audience, but more importantly, the barrier of the movie screen was removed. 

Score: 3/5

The Naked-Eye Test (what does this mean?) 

If you want to watch Life of Pi, you're going to need those 3D glasses on the whole time. Like I said earlier, the filmmakers put a lot of thought into the 3D. So, if you decide to take off your 3D glasses, you are going to be met with a world of blur. Give meaning to the life of 3D glasses, keep them on!

Score: 5/5

Final Score: 23/25

0 - 14	Wise man once said… DON’T DO IT!
15-19	If you have extra cash to blow… sure
20-25	You have my Blessings!

Final Verdict

I feel that my score is a little harsh. I watched this movie in normal 3D. Expect nothing but perfection in IMAX 3D. Either ways, if you decide to watch Life of Pi, watch it in 3D! You will enter the theatre intending to watch a young man's journey, and leave the theatre having completed your own.

Enough from me! Would YOU recommend watching this movie in 3D?
	YES (Watch it in 3D!)
	NO (2D is good enough)