An epic tale of faith, survival and the circle of coexistence, the stunning-looking “Life of Pi” loads a lot — and a lot to think about — into its more than two hours of running time.
But in the end, it circles around to leave you wondering what, exactly, you’re supposed to think about what you’ve just seen.
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