Oscars 2013: 10 Predictions For Best Picture Nominees
6. Life of Pi
Here we go again: Best Selling Book? Check. Director involved who's been to The Ball before? You betcha. Interesting, New-Agey concept that takes breathtaking visuals and couples them with a deep message about the human condition? Consider it a prequel to Avatar. Ultimately, it's the visuals that'll get the Academy on board with what could look like Calvin and Hobbes: The Prequel. All kidding aside, Ang Lee's been known for works that meditate on fulfilment and progress in one's life. How one lives, how one attains (or denies) happiness, and ultimately becoming a balanced person. Circle back and apply that to what's also an visually-arresting spectacular that includes themes of survival, endurance, and ultimately co-operation, and you've got a contender. Doesn't look so silly now, does it?
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