The Fountain She Studied Science in Junior High School **1/2

Rating: 6/10 (5 December 2006)

Hugh Jackman and Rachel Weisz are well cast in this film. Their acting is quite good but in reality, what are they really trying to achieve here?
The film has its good moments when it is up-to-date with a dedicated doctor desperately trying to save his wife from a fatal brain tumor.
The ancient scenes are absolutely ridiculous and are even laugh-worthy. Discussing tree of life, problems in Spain et al could have been avoided here.
Veteran pro Ellen Burstyn as Dr. Lillian provides some good moments as an understanding doctor in a world of reality but her role is wasted here. Perhaps, it would have been more exciting to bring another exorcism in here.
Jackman's line that death is a disease is a catchy one. Only in the end does he accept some form of reality.
As for Ms. Weisz stating that she studied science in junior high school, my high school chemistry teacher would take umbrage at that.
Life, as we know it, sure isn't a bowl of cherries as this film wisely depicts.