Deep, thorough, and Emmensly complex philosophical love story

Rating: 10/10 (29 November 2006)

In short, this is a VERY involved, very serious film. It's difficult to understand, and may appear to be silly to those who do not understand it.
That being said, I'd like to mention that it's the best film I've experienced in my lifetime (I'm a movie guy). It encompasses many themes and includes a number of recurring symbols and concepts. Note that one who does not follow these will not make the connections necessary to understand the plot. Kudos to Aronofsky's genius.
Aside from the film making aspects, The Fountain is a very emotional movie. At several points in the film the audience is struck hard with grief. Many cry at a multitude of points (at the end, I hear a few crying in the theater). The will of the movie to convey emotion is very impressive, and relentless. Those who have experienced Requiem for a Dream and/or Pi will find it much less intense, as a welcome relief, but much more crushing.
The Fountain, all in all, is a wonderful film to watch. Whether or not you will understand it is trivial, however with the effort made one will find it to be awe-inspiring (I couldn't speak a full sentence for a few minutes after the incredible ending sequence) and downright amazing.