The Fountain

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The Fountain

PG-13

Released Nov 22, 2006

1h 36m

Drama

Mystery & Thriller

Romance

Sci-Fi

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A man (Hugh Jackman) travels through time on a quest for immortality and to save the woman (Rachel Weisz) he loves. As a 16th-century conquistador, Tomas searches for the legendary Fountain of Youth. As a present-day scientist, he desperately struggles to cure the cancer that is killing his wife. Finally, as a 26th-century astronaut in deep space, Tom begins to grasp the mysteries of life, love and death.

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Critics Consensus

The Fountain -- a movie about metaphysics, universal patterns, Biblical symbolism, and boundless love spread across one thousand years -- is visually rich but suffers from its own unfocused ambitions.

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Michael Atkinson

Sight & Sound

It's difficult to recall another American film that, in pursuing a passionate and personal vision, goes so maddeningly, uproariously wrong.

Jul 6, 2010

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Roger Ebert

Chicago Sun-Times

I will concede the film is not a great success. Too many screens of blinding lights. Too many transitions for their own sake. Abrupt changes of tone.

Rated: 2.5/4

Sep 14, 2007

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Joshua Rothkopf

Time Out

Rated: 2/5

Feb 3, 2007

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Brian Eggert

Deep Focus Review

The real tragedy of The Fountain is that Aronofsky doesn't allow his audience to exist with his characters, and the emotional weight of the stories is squandered on an overt symbolism.

Rated: 2/4

Mar 11, 2022

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Jason Adams

My New Plaid Pants

It's how we arrange the mental landscape of our past that can bring us to a sense of peace, and finality, with the good things of our lives

Jan 14, 2022

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Debbie Lynn Elias

Behind The Lens

Although some may find the ping-pong time travels as distracting or even annoying, this is definitely my pick as the most beauteous and emotionally exquisite films of the decade. The Fountain speaks volumes.

Nov 8, 2019

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Reagan R

The movies that take the biggest swings get the harshest criticism. Ignore the urge to find an exact meaning and clear thread in this movie. Just experience it, feel it. Death is inexplicable and this enigmatic movie captures its tragic, beautiful nature.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

12/01/24

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Hadi J

The Fountain is a cinematic poem, a haunting exploration of love, life, and eternity. Every frame feels like a work of art, with breathtaking visuals and masterful metaphors that make the film as much a journey of the soul as it is a story. Hugh Jackman and Rachel Weisz deliver unforgettable performances, their chemistry embodying a love that transcends time and space. Clint Mansell’s soul-wrenching score perfectly complements the movie’s visuals, capturing the deep sorrow and beauty at its core. For those open to a profound, meditative experience, The Fountain is a visual and emotional masterpiece.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

11/11/24

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Muhammed a

There were many scenes that bored me, but the endings were quite impressive. It's worth watching, but there were a lot of scenes that made me bored.

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

11/09/24

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Audience Member

The most visually stunning film I have ever seen. A transcendent work of art, with a beautiful love story at its heart.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

11/12/24

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Griffith J

Thought provoking emotion with deep themes & concepts of life & death. Moving dialogue, a great score, & powerhouse acting from Jackman. The high contrast lighting creates striking visuals. Yet a little too ambiguous to seal it.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

10/19/24

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David W

This movie is really phenomenal. It's is so beautifully done. The three stories that are one, but all unique. I feel sorry for anyone that doesn't walk away from this movie in awe. In my opinion it's a masterpiece and heartbreaking.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

10/19/24

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Synopsis

A man (Hugh Jackman) travels through time on a quest for immortality and to save the woman (Rachel Weisz) he loves. As a 16th-century conquistador, Tomas searches for the legendary Fountain of Youth. As a present-day scientist, he desperately struggles to cure the cancer that is killing his wife. Finally, as a 26th-century astronaut in deep space, Tom begins to grasp the mysteries of life, love and death.

Director: Darren Aronofsky
Producer: Gilbert Adler, Eric Watson
Screenwriter: Darren Aronofsky
Distributor: Warner Bros.
Production Co: Warner Brothers, Regency Enterprises
Rating: PG-13 (Language|Intense Violent Action|Some Sensuality)
Genre: Drama, Mystery & Thriller, Romance, Sci-Fi
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Nov 22, 2006, Wide
Release Date (Streaming): Feb 1, 2012
Box Office (Gross USA): $10.1M
Runtime: 1h 36m
Sound Mix: Dolby SRD, DTS, SDDS
Aspect Ratio: Flat (1.85:1)

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