In search of the cure for death

Rating: 9/10 (19 September 2008)

Here's an original film.It takes place in three eras.In the modern era Research oncologist Tommy Creo (Hugh Jackman) is trying to find a cure for cancer.His wife he loves very much, Izzi (Rachel Weisz) is dying of that disease.In Spain during the 16th century Tomas (Jackman) is given the mission of finding the Tree of life.That's the same tree Adam and Eve had in the Garden of Eden.In the 25th century Tom the astronaut has kept himself young by compounds he produces from the tree's sap.The tree is inside his eccentric spacecraft he travels through the nebula with.His only wish is to see Izzi again.She appears to him in the visions where she encourages him to finish writing her book, The Fountain.Darren Aronofsky has done a lot of good during his career that hasn't lasted so long yet.He's the director and writer of The Fountain.This project took a long time for him to finish and when he finally did this is the result.Something really good.It's a fantastic mixture of romance and Sci-fi.Hugh Jackman does perfect job in the lead as those three men of different times.He lost all his hair for the future period but it was all worth it.Rachel Weisz' work as Izzi and Queen Isabel is extraordinary.The beauty and talent are very well combined in one person.Ellen Burstyn is wonderful as Dr.Lillian Guzetti.Mark Margolis plays Father Avila and he's great.And so is Ethan Suplee as Manny.The Fountain is a groundbreaking film experience.The word beautiful would be the best to describe this movie.It's highly touching in many places.This is not a happy film.It's not also one of the easiest films in the world.Nevertheless The Fountain is a groundbreaking film experience.It's something that will blow your mind.