Aronofsky Delivers a Dud.

Rating: 3/10 (29 November 2006)

For a film that had such potential, what a complete disappointment! Aronofsky had it all, Oscar-caliber actors, incredible direction, beautiful sets and a cinematographer to die for...He had everything but a plot. "The Fountain" certainly had the build up -- for two hours, yet it never delivered. There was never a connection. It was completely incoherent, plot points SELDOM connected and when they did, it was anti-climatic, pointless drivel. Such a shame. Hugh Jackman and Rachel Weiss both gave superb performances, and the images were like works of art. Yet, I cannot remember the last time I almost walked out of a movie...until last night. I know there are those who will say the plot was SO deep that many people can't understand it. I could not disagree more. The premise was easy to follow, and a good idea, but this movie TRIED to be "Brilliant", instead of just letting it happen Aronofsky tried to force it, and failed. I can understand now why this movie faced such hardships in getting produced. It was unremarkable in the worst way. Don't waste your money on "The Fountain", but more importantly, don't waste your time. For, as the movie reminds us, time is something we have little of to spare.