The fountain of brilliance

Rating: 8/10 (20 October 2014)

Greetings all,
So the order of the day is a story that transcends intertwining time lines, and by Jove does this film do it in such accomplished manner. If that wasn't enough, each separate story may be portrayed in a nonlinear fashion, much to my delight, as I do love that which is not run-of-the-mill.
When it commences one may question the ambiguity/vagueness of the three short stories, as little explanation is provided for each. But with the progression of the film will come an admiration for this style, which will endear the viewer no end to the six main characters, all of whom are played wonderfully by Hugh Jackman and Rachel Weisz respectively.
Complemented further are these scenes with their beautiful transitions through general motifs that overlie each set piece, and gradually build on each character's history. Another standout aspect for me.
Clint Mansell does a good a job as ever, matching the tone of each scene with perfection, leading to a greater immersion in the subject matter. A very memorable score indeed.
My only slight foible would be that for the general viewer this may prove a little too complex, if not given enough of a chance. And some of the residing biblical connotations may be out of favour for some.
This film is more than just spectacle, it delivers on so many levels. I must say with great confidence that this is perhaps Jackman's career-defining role. And although I don't find Aronofsky to be a consistent high performer, I'll say without a doubt that The Fountain is my favourite film of his. I cannot advise watching this enough.