The Human Life Is Fragile

Rating: 8/10 (22 November 2006)

This film was not made to be enjoyed or understood by many people. Therefore, I seriously doubt the people who love Hugh Jackman from the X-Men are going to enjoy this movie. And it's about time that an actor as talented as Hugh Jackman has been getting good parts to show what he can do (see 'The Prestige').
However, this film just might be one of the most visually stunning films I have ever seen. And the best part of it is that the images that you would think are special effects are in reality real chemical reactions magnified and recorded. The director, Darren Aronofsky wanted it that way so that his film could stand the test of time. No doubt that this film in its own extrordinary way spans three centuries but also is centered around the idea of living forever. A very creative, heart-wrenching tale of love between a woman plagued with an unstoppable illness and the man who will stop at nothing to cure her disease known as death.
Not exactly what I expected going in the theater and I don't necessarily agree with the whole message its sending. The dialogue could have used some work too. However it does make a point, the human life is a fragile creation. 'The Fountain' definitely left me scratching my head and leaving me in awe about the beauty I just witnessed.