Visually stunning, but story lacks some depth

Rating: 6/10 (25 June 2007)

When I first saw the trailer for The Fountain, I was very eager to watch. Being a fan of both Hugh Jackman and Rachel Wies I knew that I'd be in for a great movie. The plot seemed very interesting and the director has a history of great work.
The first few minutes of the movie are a bit perplexing. I kept thinking to myself, "What is going on?" As the film progresses, one catches the intertwined stories. The film had the potential to be more. The Fountain is visually stunning. The transitions are fairly smooth between the different stories, and sometimes even seamless. I would've preferred the movie to take more of the sci-fi route. The whole idea behind the myth of the tree is very intriguing, but is never dealt with in much detail.
This film definitely leaves its audience asking questions. The Fountain is a different kind of film, but it was worth watching.