Review of Pi (1998) by Ann Q — 30 Mar 2011

Without Clint Mansell's score this film would be vapid nonsense. It plays out like a horrible Philip K. Dick novel.

This review of Pi (1998) was written by Ann Q on 30 Mar 2011.

Pi has generally received very positive reviews.

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