Truly, A Painting In Motion

Rating: 10/10 (23 November 2006)

The Fountain (2006) directed by Darren Aronofsky is by far the most captivating, soul capturing, enigmatic movie of the year. For my friend and I that watched the movie together, the fantasy was too close to realism. The lessons that Tom (Hugh Jackman) went through with Izzy (Rachel Weisz) was painstakingly real. As presented in the trailer, three parallel stories intertwined with each other presenting innumerous metaphors and symbolisms. Once the story starts to slowly unravel, you are left with many questions in your head. For me, the questions still serve as an inspirational mystery that sustains the essence of the movie. If I say too much, then the peculiar depths of this movie will be ruined. Go see this movie with an open-mind, and leave a better person.
Before watching The Fountain, my expectation of this movie was another Sci-Fi quest for knowledge, but the fragility of humanity presented in this movie has shattered my perspective. Portrayed by a desperate conquistador (Huge Jackman), and his beloved other-half (Rachel Weisz), you will see what great lengths of love they will cover (all depending on the vision you saw). If you appreciate life, go watch this fully elliptical "painting in motion." As for me, it is a movie I am destined to watch more than once. The cinematography, visual effects, and organic feel has taken my breath away. I waited a gruesome three months for this movie to come out (four years, but I have recently been endowed ever since the trailer), and once it came out, I was not disappointed at all, even to the last expectation.
If you read my whole review, then you should watch The Fountain, then you will know my true perception of beauty, and this movie is it. Might I remind you that this movie is not for every audience. As confusing as it may seem (which in fact it is), you should thank Hollywood that this is not your ordinary clichÃ© movie. And with no further a due, I leave you with the film: the 1500ad, the current, and the 2500ad, enjoy it.
*** Truly deserved, 10 out of 10, the first ever in my life.