No wonder "The Fountain" was boo'd at Cannes

Rating: 3/10 (3 December 2006)

The biggest disappointment of 2006. It is no surprise that Brad Pitt had creative differences with Aronofsky and left the film. A very good idea by Mr. Pitt.
Ambition is a trait I rarely ever fault a filmmaker for having but the case is true here. Aronofsky was too ambitious. Visually the film is sensational and the unique vis. effects that Aronofsky used were stunning.
The hammed up performances by Weisz and Jackman (two actors I like). A prime example of overacting. Was there any need for Ellen Burstyn's character in the movie.
Aronofsky has a great eye for the camera otherwise poorly directed, poorly acted and incredibly and astonishingly horribly written.
A FLOP. IF YOU HAVE NOT SEEN THE FOUNTAIN YET AND ARE THINKING OF DOING SO SAVE YOUR $10 AND GO SEE ANYTHING ELSE.