The Fountain by Darren Aronofsky

Category: English

If I had written this review after watching the movie yesterday I am sure I would have given it a 5/5. But with some after thought comes perspective and that's when I realized that this movie is really all over the place. Darren tries to incorporate the bible, buddhism, mayan myth and a bucket load of other philosophies in parts and pieces and that's where it falls flat.

The Fountain essentially follows the love shared between Tom & Izzie. Their love expressed through 3 different time lines. There's the Conquistador (Jackman) & his Queen (Weisz), there's the Doctor & his writer wife (same!) & there's the Astronaut and his... Can't spoil it for you.

This movie is definitely for the people who believe in love and to see the extent to what one can do for love. A love that can transcend time itself.

Recommendation level: 3/5. Hugh Jackman can act and is really good at it, the music by Clint Mansell and the direction power this film onto the 3 star category, but sadly can't take it beyond it. Still a big touch of Hollywood in it, this is for the nerds who want to put forth their wishes to their lady love (FUCK YEAH STEREOTYPING!) Oh yeah all those who think Aronofsky can only be good at directing people shooting drugs should not miss this one. Pi and The Fountain are very fine works as well. Clint Mansell and Hugh Jackman are so versatile as well, pick this up for the weekend watch with your lady love!