First Response: The Movie That I Have Chosen Is "The Life of PI''

The movie that I have chosen is “The Life of PI’’
First response
1. How did the film make you feel?
What aspects worked well, and which didn’t (think about writing,
direction, cinematography, acting, editing and soundtrack)?
- It made me experience a roller coaster of emotions. I was sad,

excited, alert, surprised, happy, and many more. As for the aspects like
the movie is really great, the storyline, the editing, it was so realistic like
the scenes of the storm and the scene with the meerkats.
2. To what extent did it fit with your expectations, or did it subvert them in
some ways?
- Well, because my mother once had a cd of the movie, I am already

focused on why the protagonist is with a tiger. I really wanted to know
and now I know. And it was amazing. So all in all it has exceeded my
expectations.
Structure
3. What causes the major turning points in the narrative come?
- For me the turning points were caused by the main characters beliefs
and his curiosity.
4. Does the world of the film work like the real world? If not, what are the
differences?
- My opinion in this is split. Yes, because from what I know tigers really
are trainable animals, they can be friends or companions if properly
treated. No, because it’s the first time that I have heard that you can
have different religions at the same time.
5. How does the film end? Is everything resolved? How? If not, why not?
- I can’t exactly say if the film has a happy ending or a bad ending.
Happy ending because the protagonist survived the difficulty that he
has experienced. Bad ending because he was separated from the
friend he met forever.
Characters
6. How would you describe the main characters? What are their goals?
What problems do they face?
- The main characters would be PI an Indian boy who got shipwrecked,

If I am to describe him, he is smart, resourceful, and kind-hearted. Next
is Richard parker, a Bengal tiger, ferocious, smart, yet friendly in the
end. PI’s goal is to survive on the sea and get back to land. In the case
of Richard parker, at first he wanted to eat PI, which changed when
they both experienced hardship in the ocean. They both faced the great
danger of the sea, they both survived and made it to land, but
separated ways after it.
7. What choices do the characters make? What motivates them? What

are the consequences?
- PI’s choice to get out of the ship was a right one because he survived
from the shipwreck, what motivated him is his curiosity, the
consequence would be, he lost his family. PI’s choice to befriend the
tiger is also a good thing because he gained a new friend. What
motivated him would be his kindheartedness, the consequences are
the hardships he went through to get there.
8. What do the main characters learn about themselves, and how do they
change? Meaning
- PI discovered the importance of faith and hope in life. After that

hardship, PI had more faith in god.
9. Whose point of view does the camera represent?
- That would be the point of view of Pi when he had his own family and
is telling his story.
10. How is our attention drawn to particular images? How are particular
visual elements used as symbols or metaphors?
- Near the end of the movie, it was said at the end that the animals
were symbols of the characteristics of the survivors of the shipwreck.
11. How does the film’s editing contribute to the meaning of the film?
- Editing always impacts on how the viewers will be attracted on

watching the story. Like the special effects, cut scenes, and many
more. And I was amazed on how realistic the movie was made.
12. How does the film handle the underlying themes (morality, politics,
religion, sexuality, happiness, freedom, love, spirituality, identity, etc.)?
-It was explicit from the start up to the end of the movie, especially with
religion and spirituality and identity.
13. Are there are religious themes or connections? How is faith treated
(if at all)?
- In terms of religion there were 3 mentioned. Christianism, Hinduism,

and muslim. The main character worshipped this 3 religions. Faith is
treated as a very important thing. The one who interviewed PI is looking
to be convinced that faith to god is something you shouldn’t forget.
Worldviews
14. What is the view of reality? Is there any place for God or other
spiritual dimensions to life? Is impersonal fate used as a substitute for
God?
- Yes, religion is highly respected in the movie. Reality is harsh. That is

what I got from the movie.
15. What is the view of humanity? What does the film say about the
nature of human beings? What does the film say about communities
and families?
- I think the movie tells that humans are always being tested on their
faith in god.
16. How is the image of God within human beings seen in this film? How
is human rebellion against God expressed?
- In the movie god is someone who is not there every time, but is
always watching and guiding us on the right path. I think I haven’t seen
anything such us rebellion against god on the movie.
17. What is the view of knowledge? How do characters know what is
true (experience, logic, intuition or revelation)? How do they make
decisions? Where do they find wisdom?
- In terms of knowledge, there were many wisdoms that were passed

on to PI. He survived in the ocean by using his vast knowledge and
resourcefulness.
18. What is the view of morality? What does goodness mean? How do
characters make moral decisions? What are the characters’ values,
and are these the same as the film’s values?
- In terms of morals, only some of the characters had it. Goodness is

there when you can understand a situation and lend your hand. PI, the
main character is naturally kind hearted.
19. What do human beings most need in life? Does the film identify any
universal problems confronting human beings? What do humans need
in order to flourish? What does it see as the point of life? What
substitutes for God are there in the film?
- That would be faith in Gods plans. Human beings are slowly losing
faith in God and is only relying on money. Humans need reconciliation
with God. Money.
20. What good insights into life are there in the film? What does it get
wrong? How might it affect viewers?
- Good insights would be, being kindhearted, not losing hope amidst
difficulties, being resourceful. The wrong would be to worship different
Gods at the same time because there is only one true god.

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The movie that I have chosen is “The Life of PI’’

- It made me experience a roller coaster of emotions. I was sad,

- Well, because my mother once had a cd of the movie, I am already

- The main characters would be PI an Indian boy who got shipwrecked,

7. What choices do the characters make? What motivates them? What

- PI discovered the importance of faith and hope in life. After that

9. Whose point of view does the camera represent?

- Editing always impacts on how the viewers will be attracted on

- In terms of religion there were 3 mentioned. Christianism, Hinduism,

- Yes, religion is highly respected in the movie. Reality is harsh. That is

- In terms of knowledge, there were many wisdoms that were passed

- In terms of morals, only some of the characters had it. Goodness is

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