Live Forever with "The Fountain"

Rating: 10/10 (28 August 2011)

From the beginning to the end, I was in a state of utter amazement, to say the least. The film, "The Fountain" is a wonderful cinematic journey created by Darren Aronofsky (Pi, Wrestler, Black Swan) that tells the story of Tommy (Hugh Jackman) trying to save his wife Izzie (Rachel Weisz).
Thomas is on a quest to find the cure for cancer, whilst his wife is dying from it. Unknowing, he wastes valuable time away from her by trying to save her, in three separate timelines. Heart-wrenching acting, wonderful directing and an enchanting score by Clint Mansell give this film its own genre. Many things can be taken away from it and repeat viewings are a necessity to gather all the wonder of this film. I loved it the first, second, third, fourth, fifth, etc times I've watched it! The cinematography is absolutely breath-taking and the story of love is deep and meaningful. Films are not made this way anymore when they should be! The film's three separate timelines are: the 16th century Conquistador timeline is the book that Izzie is writing that she asks Tommy to finish; the timeline where Tommy is trying to save Izzie is the present; and the man journeying to the nebula with the tree is the future. Of course, that is just how I interpret the film, others may see it completely differently.
"The Fountain" is about death, love and most importantly the meaning of life. PURE ART. I give it 10/10 stars and would give it a billion/10 if I could! I highly recommend you see this film, nothing I have seen in my life has been as touching or as mesmerizing, and I have seen MANY films!