The Fountain

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Knowl 4 @RT62961761 18h There’s only one explanation for the low ratings from "professional critics", they simply didn’t understand the film. And to be fair, The Fountain isn’t easy. It’s not a movie you watch passively, it’s one you decode. I won’t spoil anything here, but I guarantee that once the structure clicks, you get that "ahh, now it all makes sense" moment. And it does make sense. All of it. Beyond that, the film is stunning. The direction is bold and meticulous, the performances are exceptional, this might be one of Hugh Jackman’s finest, and visually it’s absolutely brilliant. It’s the kind of film that rewards attention, not the kind that hands everything on a plate. Maybe that’s why some critics didn’t get it. See more Artur P @RT18658129 Mar 22 I thought it would be another cheesy film with Hugh Jackman, but I was wrong and at the same time, very surprised. Big applause for the movie director and the entire crew; they made a fantastic and intense film with their own theory, probably based on Buddhist traditions, about what happens in the afterlife. I don’t want to spoil too much, but if you are a fan of Christopher Nolan-style 'mindfks'**, the same thing happens here. You will enjoy it! See more Sergio S @RT10338695 Feb 21 Hace muchos años la vi, nunca la olvide, apesar de haberla visto en muy mala calidad y en otro idioma. Hoy con mas experiencia y mas adulto la recorde por cosas de la vida, la busque, la encontre y la volvia a ver, resulta que esta película es... hermosa, extraordinaria, una joya de filosofía, pasión, drama y ficción, las interpretaciones de los actores estan perfectas, la musica es perfecta, los efectos especiales son perfectos para la época hoy en día ya no encuentras películas asi, tan desarrollas y excelentes, ya no hay películas donde se cuente la historia especial que creo un ser humano, no hay tiempos, todo es acción y números, todo es tan comercial que pierden la creación real del autor escritor o director, esta película respeta eso, es una verdadera cosa preciosa, algo muy especial y único. Inmediatamente después de verla, busque llegar aquí a decirles esto. Este trabajo es una cosa preciosa y única, es admirable. See more Knot M @Siolsama Feb 7 One of my favorite movie. I only watch a few movie more than once but this one is just a piece of art See more Eli D @RT86414682 Jan 22 It’s one of those rare films that leaves me at a loss for words when I try to describe it. It is a film that needs to be felt, the way the director intended. Those who try to dissect it analytically lose the experience. The cinematography and score are of unparalleled beauty and work in harmony, dressing this masterpiece with everything necessary for the viewer to be fully immersed and to follow the cycle of life and death. It doesn’t need to invent a groundbreaking scenario; it approaches universal, timeless themes and does so in the right way—mystical and grandiose. Excellent performances from both actors, with the striking contrast between Tomas’s agony and Izzi’s softness underscoring the battle between acceptance and defiance of death. See more Michael J @RT23312983 Aug 4 What acid trip was this guy on See more Read all reviews

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