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Patterns exist everywhere: in nature, in science, in religion, in business. Max Cohen (played hauntingly by Sean Gullette) is a mathematician searching for these patterns in everything. Yet, he's not the only one, and everyone from Wall Street investors, looking to break the market, to Hasidic Jews, searching for the 216-digit number that reveals the true name of God, are trying to get their hands on Max. This dark, low-budget film was shot in black and white by director Darren Aronofsky. With eerie music, voice-overs, and overt symbolism enhancing the somber mood, Aronofsky has created a disturbing look at the world. Max is deeply paranoid, holed up in his apartment with his computer Euclid, obsessively studying chaos theory. Blinding headaches and hallucinogenic visions only feed his paranoia as he attempts to remain aloof from the world, venturing out only to meet his mentor, Sol Robeson (Mark Margolis), who for some mysterious reason feels Max should take a break from his research. This movie is complex--occasionally too complex--but the psychological drama and the loose sci-fi elements make this a worthwhile, albeit consuming, watch. Pi won the Director's Award at the 1998 Sundance Film Festival. --Jenny Brown
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2.0 out of 5 stars
disappointing,
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This review is from: Pi (Widescreen) (DVD)
I must say I was hoping for something stimulating and thought provoking. Note that I love off-the-wall movies such as Eraserhead and Enter the Void but this one has ambitions of depth and misses the mark completely. The protagonist spends his time popping pain killers, avoiding social contact, and squinting at rows of numbers trying to discern the secrets of the universe by perceiving patterns through force of will alone. Lots of shouting between the characters in the meantime. We are supposed to be impressed. I couldn't wait for it to end.
5.0 out of 5 stars
hallenging, inventive, surreal film of big ideas, made on a shoestring,
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This review is from: Pi (Widescreen) (DVD)
I don't know if this is as good as my rating, but it's so odd, brave,idiosyncratic and haunting, that I want to forgive it it's flaws. Made on a shoestring, but using those limitation to create a unique look and style, this is a psychological thriller about paranoia and ideas, that puts you inside the lead character's head as he slowly cracks up, trying to figure out the mathematical basis of all life. He gets mixed up with Hassidic Jews who think he may have found the true name of god, and wall street traders who want his secret for riches. Full of surreal touches, it's not always clear what's real and what's in our lead character's head - but rather than being annoying, that only pulls you in deeper. To me it recalled great surreal earlier films like "Eraserhead", and "Seconds", but on speed.
5.0 out of 5 stars
paranoia and math a winning combination? ....who knew,
By kaos "neomatrix777" (Delaware) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Pi (Widescreen) (DVD)
This movie is excellent. The direction is phenomenal. In all honesty this movie actually has the ability to drive a sane person out of their mind. It's creative and takes math to a whole new level...and i hate math, but i did love this movie, mainly because i like chaos theory and other interesting philosophical viewpoints. It's always interesting to explore these ideas. I watched this movie once, and then watched it close to three more times before i finally understood everything that was going on, but honestly i think it was well worth it. The acting is top notch, and on top of all that, the direction is superb. Incredible film, but not everyone's cup of tea. If this review has sparked your interest...don't miss it.
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