Movie does not live up to expectatations

Rating: 1/10 (25 November 2006)

The commercials for "The Fountain" certainly look opulent and enticing. Do not be fooled! The movie is repetitive, slow, and limited on logical content. It circles back on itself several times; I thought I was watching "Groundhog Day" a few moments between my debate of trying to stay awake or leave the theater completely. The movie tries to lace itself between three corresponding stories and a fourth one overlaid for reflection. It makes no sense whatsoever. If the Director was trying to elude to the circle of life concept; within the picture there were several instances of this symbolism, in case you did not understand the script. When you leave the theater you will be scratching your head; asking yourself: "What was that about?" Though the graphics and costuming are beautiful and the commercials draw you in; save your time and your $12.00 and wait for the someone else to rent the DVD.