- Actors: Sean Gullette, Mark Margolis, Ben Shenkman, Pamela Hart, Stephen Pearlman
- Directors: Darren Aronofsky
- Writers: Sean Gullette, Darren Aronofsky, Eric Watson
- Producers: David Godbout, Eric Watson, Jonah Smith, Katie King
- Format: PAL
- Language English
- Subtitles: English
- Region: Region 2 (This DVD may not be viewable outside Europe. Read more about DVD formats.)
- Aspect Ratio: 16:9 - 1.66:1
- Number of discs: 1
- Classification: 15
- Studio: Pathe
- DVD Release Date: 19 July 2004
- Run Time: 84 minutes
- Average Customer Review: 4.1 out of 5 stars See all reviews (44 customer reviews)
- ASIN: B00004D0C6
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 17,191 in Film & TV (See Top 100 in Film & TV)
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Patterns exist everywhere: in nature, in science, in religion, in business. Max Cohen (played hauntingly by Sean Gullette) is a mathematician searching for these patterns in everything. Yet, he's not the only one, and everyone from Wall Street investors, looking to break the market, to Hasidic Jews, searching for the 216-digit number that reveals the true name of God, are trying to get their hands on Max. This dark, low-budget film was shot in black and white by director Darren Aronofsky. With eerie music, voice-overs, and overt symbolism enhancing the somber mood, Aronofsky has created a disturbing look at the world. Max is deeply paranoid, holed up in his apartment with his computer Euclid, obsessively studying chaos theory. Blinding headaches and hallucinogenic visions only feed his paranoia as he attempts to remain aloof from the world, venturing out only to meet his mentor, Sol Robeson (Mark Margolis), who for some mysterious reason feels Max should take a break from his research. Pi is complex--occasionally toocomplex--but the psychological drama and the loose sci-fi elements make this a worthwhile, albeit consuming, watch. Pi won the Director's Award at the 1998 Sundance Film Festival. --Jenny Brown
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17 of 18 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
"I only have eyes for you...",
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This review is from: Pi (Film By Darren Aronofsky) [DVD] [1999] (DVD)
"Pi" is a remarkable film in many ways. I don't think I've ever seen a film that manages to make mathematics so chic and paranoid reclusivity so cool. "Pi" is shot in grainy monochrome, and is directed pacily by Darren Aronofsky ,using innovative camerawork and an intense techno soundtrack to convey the obsessive-compulsive behaviour of the central character, mathematical genius Max Cohen (Sean Gullette). The storyline is based on Cohen's belief that mathematics underlies every part of existence and that the universe is effectively a large scale computer programme which can be graphed and amended if the correct mathematical formula or numerical sequence is identified. A 216 digit number appears to hold the key to this discovery and Cohen's research into this leads him into a disturbing world of blinding headaches, hallucinogenic visions and harrassment by Kabbalists and Wall Street sharks. "Pi" is a fascinating , intelligent movie that manages to link maths, philosophy, religion and economics into a stylish and exciting thriller. The film is a little on the short side at 70 minutes however. After watching "Pi" , you'll probably wish you'd taken Additional Maths at school when you had the chance.
25 of 28 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Numbers, Patterns, and Chaos,
This review is from: Pi (Film By Darren Aronofsky) [DVD] [1999] (DVD)
"Pi" is an outstanding and complex thriller with brains and structure. For such a low budget film, this great movie shows you that greatness doesn't have to only come out of big budget films with well-known stars. It is a film that gets in your head and stays with you long after it is over.This dark and quiet thriller is about Maximilian Cohen, a brilliant mathematician who believes that everything in life revolves around patterns and numbers. For years he has been trying to find this pattern that could unlock everything we see and know. He starts with the stock market, the ultimate system of ordered chaos. The deeper he digs, the more insane he becomes. And the more he finds out, the more danger he is thrown into. The pattern itself proves to be just as deadly as the people who are after him. The twists and complexity will leave you in awe. While this movie may be confusing at times, it still does its job and keeps us intrigued throughout the duration of the film. The acting and writing is really remarkable. Sean Gullette is very convincing as Max. I don't think there is anybody else who could've gotten the job done. Everybody else was also great in it as well. The film is also a debut from Darren Aronofsky; and a powerful one at that. Very well written and directed. Some of the camera techniques are really great and allow you to get inside of the main character's head. "Pi" is a movie that requires you to think throughout the film and after. It's a film that will mostly appeal to those who like quiet and unique thrillers. There's no non-stop shootings or explosions in this movie. And it's not a film that everyone is going to like. However, seeing that the movie is only 85 minutes long, why not give it a shot? If you want something new and different, "Pi" is the film for you. A very outstanding picture.
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
A work of chaotic genius.,
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This review is from: Pi (Film By Darren Aronofsky) [DVD] [1999] (DVD)
With most films, I read the bad reviews more carefully than the good, because, well I'm pessimistic. And with 'Pi' i noticed the bad reviews are both harsh and numerous.
I'm familiar with maths and enjoy it in both an artistic and scientific way. So 'Pi' with it's extremely well placed soundtrack, and it's frankly mesmerising cinematography was the perfect film for me. I had watched 'Requiem for a Dream' before this film, and loved it dearly. But after watching 'Pi' i realised such a directing technique could be fitted to a storyline with more depth the some kids getting high, then getting miserable when they can't. If you have a liking for maths, and an obsessive need to watch a film that will bewilder you until you understand it; 'Pi' is the film for you.
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