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The Fountain

Play trailer Poster for The Fountain PG-13 Released Nov 22, 2006 1h 36m Drama Mystery & Thriller Romance Sci-Fi Play Trailer Watchlist
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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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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 Full Review 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 Full Review Joshua Rothkopf Time Out Rated: 2/5 Feb 3, 2007 Full Review 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 Full Review 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 Full Review 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 Full Review Read all reviews

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Gordon M I tried hard to like this movie, I really did. The idea of a conquistador on a quest for the tree of life was deeply captivating, as well as the idea of immortality and the symbolism of all of these ideas is very compelling. But this promise is broken by the film. We do not get to see a quest by the conquistador. We see boring sentimental crying and misery that made me want to leave the theatre. Curious, I endured the pain, and regretted every moment. I see that others like this film. I considered it to be a broken promise just like all clickbait. Rated 1 out of 5 stars 02/02/25 Full Review Jacob B A film that's not interested in giving easy answers, The Fountain has its problems stemming from just how mind-screwy it can get but the strong performances, amazing score from Clint Mansell, exploration of thought-provoking themes such as coming to terms with one's own mortality and some incredible visuals make it an ambitious project that's worth checking out at least once. Rated 4 out of 5 stars 01/14/25 Full Review 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 Full Review 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 Full Review 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 Full Review 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 Full Review Read all reviews
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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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