The Fountain (Widescreen Edition)
starring: Hugh Jackman, Rachel Weisz, Sean Patrick Thomas, Ellen Burstyn, Mark Margolis
directed by: Darren Aronofsky
directed by: Darren Aronofsky
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Spanning over one thousand years & three parallel stories this is a story of love death spirituality & fragility of our existence in this world.Studio: Warner Home VideoRelease Date: 01/08/2008Starring: Hugh Jackman Ellen BurstynRun time: 96 minutesRating: Pg13
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Science fiction and romance collide in The Fountain, the ambitious third feature from director Darren Aronofsky (Pi, Requiem for a Dream), who labored for four years to complete this epic-sized love story that stretches across centuries and galaxies. Hugh Jackman and Rachel Weisz (Aronofsky's real-life companion) play lovers in each of the film's three settings--16th century Europe and America (Jackman is a Spanish explorer searching for Incan magic), the present day (Jackman is a doctor attempting to cure his dying wife), and the 26th century (Jackman is a space traveler seeking a gateway to the afterlife)--who struggle mightily to stay united, only to lose each other time and again. Aronofsky may not have chosen the easiest presentation for audiences to absorb his theories on the lasting qualities of life and the transformative powers of death--the final sequence, in particular, with a bald Jackman floating through space in a bubble, harks back uncomfortably to "head movies" of the late '60s--but his leads have considerable chemistry (and look terrific to boot), which goes a long way towards securing viewers' hopes for a happy ending. Critical reception for The Fountain has been nothing short of bloodthirsty, with Cannes audiences booing, but there are elements to enjoy here, even if the premise throws one for a loop. Ellen Burstyn (who earned an Oscar nomination for Requiem) delivers a typically solid performance as Jackman's boss in the present day sequence, and special effects (most done without the benefit of CGI) are also impressive given the film's low budget (spurred by a mid-production shutdown after original stars Brad Pitt and Cate Blanchett ankled the picture). And science-fiction fans whose tastes run towards the metaphysical (Asimov, Le Guin) will appreciate the attempt to present the genre in a serious light.--Paul Gaita
Spanning over one thousand years & three parallel stories this is a story of love death spirituality & fragility of our existence in this world.Studio: Warner Home VideoRelease Date: 01/08/2008Starring: Hugh Jackman Ellen BurstynRun time: 96 minutesRating: Pg13
Amazon.com:
Science fiction and romance collide in The Fountain, the ambitious third feature from director Darren Aronofsky (Pi, Requiem for a Dream), who labored for four years to complete this epic-sized love story that stretches across centuries and galaxies. Hugh Jackman and Rachel Weisz (Aronofsky's real-life companion) play lovers in each of the film's three settings--16th century Europe and America (Jackman is a Spanish explorer searching for Incan magic), the present day (Jackman is a doctor attempting to cure his dying wife), and the 26th century (Jackman is a space traveler seeking a gateway to the afterlife)--who struggle mightily to stay united, only to lose each other time and again. Aronofsky may not have chosen the easiest presentation for audiences to absorb his theories on the lasting qualities of life and the transformative powers of death--the final sequence, in particular, with a bald Jackman floating through space in a bubble, harks back uncomfortably to "head movies" of the late '60s--but his leads have considerable chemistry (and look terrific to boot), which goes a long way towards securing viewers' hopes for a happy ending. Critical reception for The Fountain has been nothing short of bloodthirsty, with Cannes audiences booing, but there are elements to enjoy here, even if the premise throws one for a loop. Ellen Burstyn (who earned an Oscar nomination for Requiem) delivers a typically solid performance as Jackman's boss in the present day sequence, and special effects (most done without the benefit of CGI) are also impressive given the film's low budget (spurred by a mid-production shutdown after original stars Brad Pitt and Cate Blanchett ankled the picture). And science-fiction fans whose tastes run towards the metaphysical (Asimov, Le Guin) will appreciate the attempt to present the genre in a serious light.--Paul Gaita
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- A Beautiful,Yet Misunderstood From Aronofsky. Even Better On Blu-Ray
Watch Video Here: http://www.amazon.com/review/RK1LMCNHTB3MD The Fountain [Blu-ray]
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- If you haven't lived
There are certain movies that if you don't have a certain outlook on life, usually reached by having lived (please don't read this as meaning having had a tough life) I think you can't fully appreciate and this is one of these movies... It calls to emotions and sensations and you need to immerse yourself in it.
Rating: - What movies are all about
This is a movie that pushes the limit of traditional themes/plotlines that exist in modern movie-making.While some are instantly turned off by the focus on imagery and the initial vague themes, as it progresses the totality of the movie becomes apparent and really is quite epic.The acting is very good, and the varying types of intensity that Hugh Jackman portrays fits the aura of each of his 3 characters very well.A refreshing break from most films, and is a film that should be recognized for ... Read More
Rating: - ". . . You pull me through time."
Make no mistake, this one of Aronofsky's greatest works of art. The way he unfolds all three stories (past, present, and future) into one coherent whole is something that we don't regularly see in films these days. The overall vision of The Fountain reminds me of Stanley Kubrick: I'm not saying that Aronofsky is nowhere near as good as Kubrick (who is one of my favorite directors), but Aronofsky does seem like the new Kubrick of our generation. I'm hoping he continues to make these sorts of films so ... Read More
Rating: - know the audience, don't critique a movie for failing to achieve things it doesn't seek to
simply put, this film is poetry. some may find it strange or boring, some may struggle with the plot or with the limited acting, or with pseudo-intellectual snarky interpretations of it but ultimately it seems to me that mr. aronofsky made it exactly as he intended. quite often it appears to fall in the category of love/hate movies, i know very few who 'sorta like' it. i myself, as you can see, love it, it's both challenging and provocative, filmed beautifully with a brilliant yet subtle score, the type ... Read More
- A Beautiful,Yet Misunderstood From Aronofsky. Even Better On Blu-RayWatch Video Here: http://www.amazon.com/review/RK1LMCNHTB3MD The Fountain [Blu-ray]
- If you haven't livedThere are certain movies that if you don't have a certain outlook on life, usually reached by having lived (please don't read this as meaning having had a tough life) I think you can't fully appreciate and this is one of these movies... It calls to emotions and sensations and you need to immerse yourself in it.
- What movies are all aboutThis is a movie that pushes the limit of traditional themes/plotlines that exist in modern movie-making.While some are instantly turned off by the focus on imagery and the initial vague themes, as it progresses the totality of the movie becomes apparent and really is quite epic.The acting is very good, and the varying types of intensity that Hugh Jackman portrays fits the aura of each of his 3 characters very well.A refreshing break from most films, and is a film that should be recognized for ... Read More
- ". . . You pull me through time."Make no mistake, this one of Aronofsky's greatest works of art. The way he unfolds all three stories (past, present, and future) into one coherent whole is something that we don't regularly see in films these days. The overall vision of The Fountain reminds me of Stanley Kubrick: I'm not saying that Aronofsky is nowhere near as good as Kubrick (who is one of my favorite directors), but Aronofsky does seem like the new Kubrick of our generation. I'm hoping he continues to make these sorts of films so ... Read More
- know the audience, don't critique a movie for failing to achieve things it doesn't seek tosimply put, this film is poetry. some may find it strange or boring, some may struggle with the plot or with the limited acting, or with pseudo-intellectual snarky interpretations of it but ultimately it seems to me that mr. aronofsky made it exactly as he intended. quite often it appears to fall in the category of love/hate movies, i know very few who 'sorta like' it. i myself, as you can see, love it, it's both challenging and provocative, filmed beautifully with a brilliant yet subtle score, the type ... Read More
