Cardio for the soul.

Rating: 9/10 (20 May 2007)

This film sets a precedent for it's lack of ego and originality. It's concepts of humans being creatures capable of immortal love and energy are ideals not so easily conveyed. Aronofsky takes a monumental theme and shapes it into an easily digestible fairy tale. A lovely movie that, no surprise here, didn't really make any money at the box office. There are no pop-culture references and very few laughs. Unlike the frenetic, fast paced motoring of PI and Requiem for a dream, "The Fountain" floats along like a sailboat, causing ripples in our subconscious that resonate long after the movie has concluded. For anyone who worries about our purpose and place in the order of nature, this movie gives a blessing of hope.