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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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By yo
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j'ai été decu de voir qu'il n'y a pas de doublage FR ni de sous-titre. No French track the dvd was only in english and it doesn't have sub.
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By StefB
Format:DVD
The first time I saw this movie I cried because I thought it was so great. There are many paranoid kind of films out there but this one tops them all. I love the images and the music in this film. It's all done so well. This movie is definitely one of my favourites, I absolutely loved it. It's an incredibly sad story and by the end of it I just wanted to give the main character a huge hug. Of course, not every movie is meant for everyone, and you really need to have an open mind and acceptance of film too really enjoy this. Personally I loved it! One of the greatest works I've ever seen, I feel quite fond of Pi!
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2.0 out of 5 stars
disappointing
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... Read more
Published 15 months ago by RoyB0t
5.0 out of 5 stars
hallenging, inventive, surreal film of big ideas, made on a shoestring
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. Read more
idiosyncratic and haunting, that I want to forgive it it's flaws. Read more
Published 24 months ago by K. Gordon
5.0 out of 5 stars
paranoia and math a winning combination? ....who knew
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. Read more
Published on July 16 2004 by kaos
5.0 out of 5 stars
No middle ground
on this one. You either love it or you hate it. I loved it, so did one of the two friends I watched it with, but the other hated it, and my parents hated it. Read more
Published on July 9 2004 by Adam J. Jaskiewicz
4.0 out of 5 stars
Stop giving away the ending
The two worst things you can do in a review are over-hype and give away the ending (especially for movies that build to the end) - here's looking at you 'The Aphasic Android'... Read more
Published on Jun 16 2004 by Tyler Price
5.0 out of 5 stars
Cinema Perfection!
I was amazed when I saw this movie. But I wasn't amazed at special effects, nor was I amazed at an all-star cast. This movie didn't need any of that. Read more
Published on Jun 5 2004 by James
1.0 out of 5 stars
feel the pain
I wanted to spend some time with my son,and he suggested Pi,which had been sitting on the shelf for a few months,as it was part of a two-pack with Requiem for a Dream{a very good... Read more
Published on Jun 5 2004 by Many Voices
1.0 out of 5 stars
If you like Math, don't watch it!!!
I watched the movie after several people urged me to watch it. They must have thought that since I am into Math and even number theory myself I would enjoy it. Read more
Published on Jun 4 2004
5.0 out of 5 stars
Best movie ever
This movie challenges religion and society in a way that would be appalling anywhere else. Somehow, in this movie, one hardly notices. Read more
Published on Jun 1 2004
5.0 out of 5 stars
A disturbing portrait of . . . well, something or other
Since I just recently reviewed director Darren Aronofsky's sophomore effort, I figured I might as well review this one too. Read more
Published on May 29 2004 by John S. Ryan
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