The Fountain (2006) - Movie Details

"The Fountain" is an odyssey about one man's thousand-year struggle to save the woman he loves. His epic journey begins in 16th century Spain, where conquistador Tomas Creo (Hugh Jackman) commences his search for the Tree of Life, the legendary entity believed to grant eternal life to those who drink of its sap. As modern-day scientist Tommy Creo, he desperately struggles to find a cure for the cancer that is killing his beloved wife Isabel...

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The Fountain is Darren Aronofsky's latest ambitious film following cult classics Pi and Requiem for a Dream. As I regard Dream to be one of the best movies ever created, I had been anticipating The Fountain, about immortality and the fountain of youth, for what seems like years. Disappointed I was to find the film a beautiful yet convoluted drama that makes little sense - or makes perfect sense and just doesn't matter.

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crazyrob says:

October 26, 2009

This movie absolutley sucked. my dog crap is more interseting than this movie. God.

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Anonymous says:

December 21, 2006

A movie for an awakened
intelligent, thinking mind
seeking a reprieve from
the "junk movies" that
abound.

Great Movie....
one to be seen
more than once.

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Anonymous says:

November 30, 2006

You were almost right. I got a B-. I have also know it has gotten much lower grade. I have yet to see it. Not sure I want to.
Donna A.

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Anonymous says:

June 27, 2006

I will promise everyone right now, 5 months before this movie is released, and before i've seen a poster, trailer or any other media, that this will be one hell of a movie. it will be an achievement in cinema in every way and will get an A+ on this site.

Trust me. I'm right on this one people.

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