Pi's Story: It's NOT 'Life of Pi"

Yes...this is not Ang Lee's Life of Pi, but this is the Story of Pi or 파이스토리 how this is affectionately called in Korea. I was a bit overwhelmed by the fact that they changed(?) the movie's title into Pi's story. well, although this is just a children movie or a family one...this has been able to substantially increase its influence among young audiences; including Eyra and Freya. 

So...since we did not want to miss a thing, we ordered it through hassle-free online reservation. Thank God that we made a good decision of doing that, otherwise we would not have gotten the tickets.

Eyra and Freya were happy to se th movie. Thy've been so much influenced by the bombardment of kids' advertisement and commercials flaunting right in front of their eyes...:(  

This is at Enter 6 Wangshimni where a person acted out like a Grecian statue(?)) Anyway...this looked so cool. He did not even move a muscle or any other outfit that may. 

It moved!! Some people did mistake it for the real one. 

The ticket's at hand and ready to go...

Oh no...it's not that clear..but.Eyra and Feya wee happy. They watched a particular movie like this one...finally. and..they have asked me to reserve other tickets for Pororo: The Racing Game" premiered on January 24, 2013.Oh,..swell..that'll be cool.:*-*

Life of Pi: Finally Seen It...and Awed Again...

For those of you who might notice the differences between the movie ticket of Lotte Cinema and that of CGV, you may find that the Lotte's is more like a ticket than the CGV's. The former is made of  paper of course but a rather thick one that resembles what a ticket should be. But, anyway...I am not going to talk about that right here. After all, both are  arguably having the same in function. So, what's the big deal? ^.^

I watch cinemas either in CGV or Lotte Cinema. It all depends on where I am at the time or as to what time the movies are scheduled. As simple as that.

That's why...I got two membership cards at both cinema chains in Korea. 

Now I'd have the itch of jotting down what I thought about Life of Pi.

a big poster I saw at the cinema...

First: about the 3D being used in this movie. I think it is one of the best 3D rendering in movie history. I mean...the 3D is not so excessively used to jolt us down as in other movies...rather...this technology just made me be able to feel the depth of (both) scene and feeling poured into this movie.

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The other day...after a long pondering as to whether I should watch it then or later on....I just thought to myself that I would not let this chance slip away.

So, there I was. Sitting in a dark theater with my 3D glasses on.....transported into the amazing wonderment that Ang Lee captures purely from his heart and passion...projected on the big screen of countless awesomeness. 

Breathtaking scenes shot in a delightfully and earnestly modest color of imagination.

No wonder lots of people brag about this.

I haven't read the book, but from what was being pictured on the movie, it was a really remarkable story of "survival and belief...that a human can endure at the face of seemingly countless impossibilities."

Oh, my...this is I think the best India scenery I have ever seen on movies. 

It's just simply breathtakingly..soothingly.....cinematic portrayal of  India's country side....

As for r the story goes...I was so absorbed into the 277 days (of course,  in the movie ..it won't look that long but..it is still seen and visibly overwhelming) of endurance and patience and of an unlikely friendship (between Pi and a Bengal tiger) being portrayed through the genuine acting of Suraj Dharma who portrayed Pi in the movie.

Ang Lee once again has proven himself to be a master of poetic story-telling.

CGV Cinema @ IFC Mall, Seoul

The familiar facade of the IFC mall. My new hangout venue for me!!! Well, having a chance to do a daily activity in Youido turned out to be fun. I thought that it would be so dull to be in the office complex whole day long. But...I was wrong.

In between time, especially during lunch hour, I could just sneak into this mall easily. Well, no other reason but..just to warm myself up in the midst of this shivering cold snap.^^ 

( -10 C is not my thing...for I am after all an avid tropical person myself).

So, the other day..I got a chance to enjoy myself being an escapee from my daily routines. Bought myself a movie ticket...and..enjoyed the rest of the day.

The Tower: Korea's recent blockbuster flick in Winter. 

I deem it: Towering Inferno: Korean Style.

As for the ambiance of the theater....it would be an understatement if I just call it amazing. It's more than that.  The lounges, the bookstore, the cafe, the nuance, and the ambiance...oh, did I mention the waiting lounge....

Well, the cinema lane within this CGV theater is a must-visit venue for any movie lovers in town.

I know it looks like not many people there...well, it was around 6 pm when not many people were yet to be there. But, I could assure you that..it is usually fully packed with workers and employees and I am sure tourists as well....who mostly work and come at this central business district.