A must-see for everyone

Rating: 9/10 (6 December 2010)

This is not a movie easily reviewed in just 2 paragraphs.Interestingly enough fully understanding the storyline is not necessary in order to grasp the meaning of it or enjoy it.That being said,everyone should be perfectly capable of making a sense of the plot,or even better, make his own sense of the plot as some parts could be interpreted differently.Nevertheless it all comes to the same conclusion which is the simplest yet most difficult notion that a person may bring himself to truly embrace: death is inevitable and it can only "be beaten" by accepting it is part of being a human.The film actually suggests that a person threatened by death (Izzi/Queen Isabelle),yet one who has come to terms with it,are far more complete,serene and dare I say happy than the ever conquering,workaholic,driven conquistador/scientist.It is equally important to accept the loss of a loved one and understand that what mostly matters is not having that person beside you in flesh and blood.What matters is that you've had the experience of love,of the connection with such strong feelings with a person and that is something which death cannot beat.Each and every one of us at some point will cease to exist.Neither religion (which is a good relief) nor science (which is good for the progress of civilization) can negate that fact.Now that I come to think of it, for a movie that concerns death, "The Fountain" is one of the most optimistic films you could ever experience