I've had a number of folk over the last 2-3 years say to me that I should read Life of Pi but, for some undefinable reason, I've had no interest in reading the novel. Same thing went for the film; I say went because I rented it about 3 days ago--again at the behest of friends. I knew I was going to like the film by the opening sequence with the sloth checking out the butterfly. I really enjoyed watching this. 8.5/10.*
* 9 is the highest rating I will give a movie. 10 being reserved for the untouchable classic films.