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The Fountain
A movie directed by Darren Aronofsky
It's been a long, strange trip since Darren Aronofsky last invited viewers into his cinematic world--six years in fact--but THE FOUNTAIN is sure to enchant, beguile, and inspire intense debate among his patient fans. During the frustrating … see full wiki
Cast:
Rachel Weisz,
Ellen Burstyn,
Hugh Jackman,
Mark Margolis,
Cliff Curtis,
Sean Patrick Thomas,
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Director:
Darren Aronofsky
Genre:
Drama
Release Date:
November 22, 2006
MPAA Rating:
PG-13
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review by ryguy4738.
January 10, 2011
*** out of **** "The Fountain" left me feeling completely drained. While it was confusing and a tad uneven, Darren Aronofsky's third feature was also beautiful and rich with both visual and intellectual spectacle. Yes, I'm one of the many non-professional film critics who liked Aronosky's "The Fountain". And don't ask me why, because I'm going to tell you soon enough. As you may know, I am indeed an admirer of complex, diverse films. … more
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Quick Tip by nosam1.
June 22, 2010
I actually really liked this movie...it was...interesting, but in a good way.
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Quick Tip by josephrasch.
April 29, 2010
profound
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Director Darren Aronofsky (Pi and Requiem for a Dream) has created a niche for himself in the film industry. Much like filmmakers David Lynch, Terry Gilliam, and Vincent Ward, Darren Aronofsky explores the realm of dark drama, where dreams and fantasies flow into everyday reality. His film, The Fountain, is an ambitious science fiction/fantasy film with a strong metaphysical undercurrent. As always, Aronofsky utilizes his keen visual sense of storytelling while focusing on characterization and maintaining … more
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review by arichards.
November 17, 2008
(Based on "Trees" by Joyce Kilmer) I thought that I would never see A movie centered `round a tree A tree whose milky sap can bring An end to human suffering A tree that looks up to the sky While time on earth is passing by A tree that from First Father grew A star that dies and starts anew Within whose bosom lies the cure For … more
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review by vemartin.
September 13, 2008
Pros: None really Cons: Almost everything The Bottom Line: Skip The Fountain; what started out perhaps to be a journey into the spiritual realm turned out to be short trip into a scattered mind with little direction. Plot Details: This opinion reveals minor details about the movie''s plot. I like to watch movies; all sorts of movies, but by the end I would like to know what to movie was/is all about. … more
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review by newtonooi.
July 11, 2007
One recurring theme for manifests itself annually in Hollywood is the movie about lovers transcending death and time to be with each other. Past examples include Somewhere in Time, The Lake House, Timeline, Bicentennial Man, and maybe even the Sixth Sense. This is probably the weirdest of them all, but also the most intriguing. The movie is actually three stories wrapped into one, all of which feature three characters, Hugh Jackman, Rachel Weisz, and a tree that gives life. The three are intertwined … more
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review by MzJen_2_review.
June 20, 2007
There is something going on here. If I were to say that I knew what everything in "The Fountain" is supposed to mean, I'd probably be a liar. That said, I feel that I got the general idea. Many people have compared this film's esoteric, pseudo-intellectual appeal to something like Kubrick's 2001: A Space Odyssey, but I think this is a wrong claim to make. There are many moments in the Fountain in which the story is too desperately being explained to us. Rachel Weisz is an amazing actress but half … more
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Pros: Nothing comes to mind Cons: Horrific plot, it is both nearly impossible to follow and not worth the effort. The Bottom Line: Unless you just want to waste ninety minutes, don't bother with this one. Plot Details: This opinion reveals major details about the movie''s plot. Darren Aronofsky is not for emotional lightweights. In is film Pi a super genius mathematician whose talents … more
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New Age fairy tale, `The Fountain,' taps into our most primitive regions by transcending space and time to seek the antidote to man's mighty enemy--Death. Drawing upon a hodgepodge of religious imagery, the movie intersects four time frames, including ancient times and the biblical Tree of Life; the trappings of Medeival Spain when ascetical practices were sometimes severe, and the Inquisition made "heresy" contraband; today, and the future when mankind potentially can reap the benefits of science … more
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