This weekend I decided to re-alphabetize my DVD collection (yes, that is how I spend my free time). Stuffed inbetween two other movies a found a surprise. It was a copy of the movie "The Fountain" that I thought that I had lost months ago. Since I have no life, I decided to watch it. I had forgotten how much I loved this movie; its millenium-spanding plot, stunning visual elements, and Clint Mansell's minimalistic score continued to give me the chills. The story follows three seperate (but not really) timelines that all focus on one man's search for the tree of life. Hugh Jackman plays Tom (and Tommy and Tomas) who is determined to save his wife, Rachel Weisz, from her imminent death.
If you're confused at all by now, you should be. The plot is incredibly confusing, but that only adds to the impact that the film's final frames have to offer, and the mind-bending conclusion makes you think even more. But that's what so wonderful about this movie. Even though I first saw it two years ago, I try to piece together what really happened at the end.
What makes this more engaging than other science-fiction movies is its focus on character and thematic development instead of special effects and violence. Even though "The Fountain" contains both, neither of them are the focus of the story. Instead, they help directory Darren Aronofsky to tell the story. Here is a link to the film's trailer. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YM_NF8ZpqyE&feature=related
5 comments:
This looks like an interesting movie. The ring aspect of it makes it look like Lord of the Rings. I watched the trailer and the special effects look sweet.
And yes, the plot does look confusing.
I LOVE this movie!!!! It is amazing i cry everytime she dies!!! I love this movie and the soundtrack is amazing!!! I agree the plot is really confusing, i had to watch the movie almost 3 times before i understood the movie!
O wow that sounds complicated. Your description got me curious so now I'm going to have to watch it.
i hate this movie.. legit!! first, it is SOO confusing. who wants to spend more time trying to figure out what's going on in it than actually just watching/enjoying it?? second, it's straight up weird. it's about someone trying to do what? find the meaning of life? through a tree? for real? why is that good or entertaining? that just makes my brain hurt! well it looks like i'm outnumbered on not liking this film but that's ok...i would just love to kno why people like it.. or even understand it?!
This looks like one amazing film! Why have I never heard of it? If I ever watch it, hopefully the story will be compelling enough to make me forget about the confusion.
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