A Wonderful, Original, and Imaginative Film

Rating: 10/10 (26 March 2008)

This was probably the best film I saw in the year 2006. Everything about it was amazing; the music, the acting, the cinematography, the symbolism, the entire plot structure. That being said, the structure of it is kind of confusing if you aren't paying close attention to what's going on. You REALLY have to be watching for details and keep an open mind when you're seeing it to figure out what each of the little sub-plots mean and how they're all connected. However, if you understand what's going on, you're in for a hell of a good flick. So, if you're looking for a great film that makes more sense chronologically than Donnie Darko but less than the Terminator series, The Fountain is the one for you. While it may not be as action packed or high paced as some other films around (which isn't to say there's no action, since there are some very brutal scenes), The Fountain's plot is the most mature and intelligent around. Just don't go to the bathroom without pausing it first, or you'll probably miss something.