Brilliant, reflective piece of art

Rating: 8/10 (11 August 2010)

The Fountain is not your typical sci-fi/drama. Being unrealistic is one of its goals. Its mission is not to show us what life lies beyond the scope of our imagination, but what the life actually is that is fully within that scope. At several points in the movie I found myself racking my brain trying to make sense of the scene when it turned out that simplicity was the answer. The cinematography is beautiful, including one perfect silent tracking shot in a rainy street. The movie not only shows you the true fragility of the human experience but also the beauty of the big picture of things. Some new insight into the meaning of love is also provided. Not a must see, but certainly a thoughtful movie and a marvelous work of art.