Director Ang Lee's stunningly visual version of the Yann Martel novel earned him one of the four Oscars won by the film, which also was in the best picture race.
A young man (played in his teen years by Suraj Sharma) and a Bengal tiger become wary lifeboat mates after a shipwreck, then develop into partners in survival as their unique adventure evolves. Gerard Depardieu and Rafe Spall also appear, but Sharma, Lee and the visual-effects team clearly own the film. *** (PG: AS, V) (Also on Blu-ray and On Demand)
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