July 25th, 2012
03:04 PM ET
'Life of Pi' trailer: What's the verdict?There was plenty of doubt that it could be done, but Oscar-winning director Ang Lee has adapted Yann Martel's best-seller "Life of Pi" to film, and on Wednesday, 20th Century Fox offered a first look. The challenge for Lee, as Slate points out, was to tell a story that centers on a shipwrecked boy who's stuck on his vessel with a zebra, hyena, orangutan and, most memorably, a Bengal tiger named Richard Parker.
The two-minute clip gives an ample taste of what's to come in Lee's work, which will be in 3-D. The trailer depicts the ferocious storm that sets Pi, a zookeeper's son, off course from his family, and a series of beautifully shot scenes show his initial run-ins with the fearsome Richard Parker and the development of their bond. "If the trailer is any indication, the movie is going to be gorgeous," said Time magazine, echoing the Wall Street Journal's lingering question of whether Lee will be able to infuse the film with the same emotional impact as Martel's book. This is Lee's first time using 3-D, and the Hollywood Reporter suggests that between "Life of Pi," Baz Luhrmann's "The Great Gatsby" and Peter Jackson's "The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey" - the latter two of which open in December - there's "a good chance we'll see 3-D in a whole new way by the new year." What do you think of the trailer? "Life of Pi" arrives in theaters November 21.
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Sucks. A horrible book. A total failure of a trailer.
0.2/10 (The tiger looks cool, otherwise 0/10)
its a decent book
THOT SO
HE SEES YOU GET CASH OR A SLICE OF PIZZA HE GOES DUH ON YOU..BUT THIS HE'LL TELL THE ENTIRE CNN AND THE UNIVERSE. GO FIGURE–
I thot so 2.
GOT THIS ONE.
Is anyone here from Pensacola? Did they film part of this here?
I don't think so Barge. What makes you think that?
SHUT UP
THAT'S WHY THE MOVIE GETS POSTPONED ALL THE TIME BECAUSE OF HIS BIG TRAP
is this the wrong review?
Amazing book. Can't imagine it translating to film, but it will be worth seeing just to see how any director can even try– almost the whole story is a boy and a tiger shipwrecked...how do you translate that?
he'll get his apology.
Did you read this? What are you talking about?
I never realized how many fans i had that day! - let me try boo. if you wanted to make a movie back then all you had to do was ask! LOL
Haven't read the book, but saw the trailer and thought the guy was pretty mean to the Tiger. I hope the Tiger disembowels him and feasts on his innards.
If you read the book, it will make more sense. It's part of Pi's survival tactic. It's a really, really good book. Looking forward to seeing it come alive.
The book is going to be difficult to adapt but with CGI they might have a good change. I'm intrigued to see what happens on the "island".
Sorry – I meant "chance". not "change".
Terrance – me, too! I loved the book and the island was really interesting to say the least. I'm also interested in how Lee will translate the huge twist at the end.
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please spare me the fancy lingo its giving me a headache.
The zebra is certainly a socialist with both black and white elements in him! Obviously a clandestine plot to make you vote for HUsein Obamamy .
The US's first Half-White President???
the tearing is not from the actual moment - the tearing was from the way you viewed national velvet..
that's why the tear comes out of the left eye. cnn must be having a field day.
don't get too comfy yet...my crew is not too enthused..but we'll get there.
my crew is not so accomodating as i am, but that's part of the process of everyone forgiving everyone as opposed to hating
think before you react next time. i and the rest forgive you.
bad food shoutings going... most of these people were upset for me that why everyone went nutso.
mine? (i had the right at that time to do it)-is going.
@Lee-this is why you shouldn't do drugs. Your brain is fried!
Lee doesn't do drugs. the crew who was present is removing also.
DO NOT ACCUSE ANYONE OF DRUGS BECAUSE WE BOTH KNOW WHAT, WHO THE PARTIES WERE I'M DONE WITH THIS CHAPTER–SO DO NOT ACCUSE ANYONE OF DRUG TAMPERING..tracked.
i agree there is nothing wrong with a little creativity in ones life.
calling yourself a circle jerk? be proud.
ready for the movie
I watched the trailer again, you CAN see wood when he gets wet! Big Arab W A N G ! ! ! It turns out it is quite a gay film! Did I mention CJ is short for Circle J e r k ?
LOL – I'm being trolled by O B S E R V E R. Anything else that you may see with my name is suspect. He's probably doing the same thing to Fritzy as well.
He's clearly Indian – not Arab. And there IS a difference.
Sorry you're being trolled CJ!
I see no Feather Head-Dress or Tomahawk! Clearly ARAB!
REALLY inappropriate, troller. Try not to be such a stereotype.
That's getting old. How many of us have read this book?
Oh, I read the book alright! I especially like the part at the very end when they reveal that the animals may or may not have been other PEOPLE from the shipwreck and Pi was delusional the whole time! Kind of wish they didn't leave it up to interpretation, but OH WELL!
*Giggle!*
Spoiler Alert! really CJ?!
Reading, in my opinion, is more intra-active than movie watching. The brain, mind, imagination are called more into play in the reading process. The book works on a level that I'm not sure a movie would. No doubt the film is done extremely well, but having read the book, I'm not sure I would want to see someone else's interpretation of it. The book–the movie....each a separate art form. I have read some books and thought–hey, this would make a great movie. But not so sure the Life of Pi will translate to film and not lose something the book gives to each of us who dared to take that particular journey.
lol
the movie should wonderful.
I read the book, loved it , and have been waiting for this movie for several years.
The two-minute clip gives an ample taste
of what’s to come in Lee’s work, which
will be in 3-D. The trailer depicts the
ferocious storm that sets Pi,
this looks awsome
You're one of those, h o m o s e x u a l, liberal hippies, aren't you? Go read a book, hug a tree and occupy a park, hippy!
This was meant for BJ... errr... CJ and his little tirade paragraph... Hippy!
I've been waiting for this movie to be made for YEARS. It appears that they've tried to keep it true to the book so there's a good chance it could be fantastic. I'm not sure I remember glowing whales, but I'm open to a little creative license.
I'm glad Ang Lee was willing to tackle this!
It's not a glowing whale, so much as a whale breaching through the glowing algae...
I used to teach Life of Pi when I taught 12th grade. I would always discuss the adaptation of books into movies with my students, and we would talk about whether or not this would work as a film. I'm not convinced this story will translate well (don't want to give away any spoilers!), but I may go check it out in theaters. The cinematography looks imaginative!
Breathtaking. Magical. It looks like the kind of movie that will transport you into its world. A real escape and adventure.
I first saw the trailer at The Dark Knight Rises screening last week here in Manila. On the big screen and in 2D, it looked breathtaking, and we were, like, "WOOOOOOW!" then the following day I bought the book. And oh my, it's beautifully written. Cant wait for December!
Loved the book, but I thought the film would be unfilmable.
I'm not convinced that I'm wrong.
I feel at ease with my lows, and I'll take it.
you can't 3d from the computer duh.
I hope his white pants get wet during the movie! I'd like to see how big his wood is!
Really! You are going to troll me? I think that kid looks a little young for me. I'm not into boys. I love the full grown fairies. So to the other fritzy, are you a grown up fairy? Do ya like to do the fairy dance? Maybe you're the one!
I loved the book and I'm looking forward to this movie. Boo, the 3D aspect, however.
Great. More gay, liberal c r a p...
How is this:
1. Gay
2. Liberal
3. Crap
this was an amazing book about a person lost at sea, and i wont say more because i dont want to spoil it, but i found no liberal agenda. I only found a very touching story abou imagination and human spirit.
The only think liberal i see here is perhaps a liberal use of CGI.
Like Jenn, I was confused about what you meant. I don't see any of those things.
But then i had to revise my understanding of what you were saying. I realized you must be one of those people who defines things using small words.
So, if by 'gay' you mean: "This here ain't no movie for men like me! It don't got no guns, seven-minute fight scenes, or real men wearing camouflage and tanktops! I mean hayull, it's not even about sports" Then I'd have to agree, it's a a 'gay' movie. Definitely 'gay'.
And if by 'liberal' you mean that you're confused by the lack of speech in the trailer. And further, by the fact that the movie is actually based on an award-winning and widely ready novel (which is another term for a fictional book) then by all means, please be assured that it's 'liberal'.
And if by 'crap' you mean that there aren't any exploding helicopters, nor indications that the movie contains cameos by Sylvester Stallone, Arnold Schwarzenegger, or Bruce Willis then you are hopefully very much correct and you'll think the movie is 'crap'. I doubt there are aliens, nor robots either.
Overall I'm fairly certain there won't be helicopters, drug-deals, muzzle-loaders, nor (please God) an appearance by Seth Rogen. In which case your assessment is 100% accurate and you shouldn't see this film.
That said; I'd encourage you to read it first, but I would imagine you'll have to download the reading app for your iPad. That might force you to eliminate some of your country music and favorite American beer commercials and we really don't want you to feel oppressed in any way.
See you at the movies!
Its the gay leftist agenda moved by comrade BamBam. Did you notice that the tiger walked to the left and has gay eyes?
TOTALLY gay eyes!