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November 22, 2006
November 22, 2006
Warner Home Video
PG-13 (Parental Guidance Suggested)
Darren Aronofsky
Hugh Jackman, Rachel Weisz, Ellen Burstyn, Mark Margolis, Stephen McHattie
"I tried to give this a 3 but I am still lost by this movie and 2 feels so much in tune with this movie...too confused, too"
- dvdtrdraz, gave it a 2/5
"This movie was a masterwork! It's is beautiful, visually and in plot. It's about a man trying to eternally save the love of his life and going to the end of the universe (and time) to save her. I've seen it 3 times now, and i still love it. It's by far my favorite movie in years!"
- spawnshop, gave it a 5/5
"This potentially could've been a real masterpiece... if I was smart enough to understand what was going on. So basically there's 3 stories involving Hugh Jackman's character? Why does the director have to make it so complicated? The time shifting aspects ruined the movie for me and why was he in SPOILERS... the bubble? Weird movie, but the "Requiem for a Dream" director is not dumb, so I'm guessing there's a hidden meaning in the movie. Too bad I didn't figure it out."
- projecthurley, gave it a 3/5
"Like "Somewhere in Time" in SciFi.... the imagery is magnificent.. Ending/s needed ooomph. kept you watching through it. There should have been more of Rachel Weisz."
- Phoenix, gave it a 4/5
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 - Amazon.com
Yesterday, today, tomorrow. Past, present, future. Through time and space, one man embarks on a bold 1000-year odyssey to defeat humankind's most indomitable foe: Death. Hugh Jackman plays that man, devoted to one woman (Rachel Weisz) and determined to protect her from forces that threaten her existence. His quest leads him to a Tree of Life...and to an adventure into eternity. Darren Aronofsky (Pi, Requiem for a Dream) directs, continuing his string of imaginative, involving filmmaking with a tale alive with ideas and filled with astonishing vistas. "Not many films can blow your mind and break your heart at the same time, but this one will" (Drew McWeeny, Ain't It Cool News). - Description
