An ambitious and thought provoking film

Rating: 10/10 (31 May 2014)

This movie is definitely one I would consider to be an "artsy" film. I'm someone who isn't particularly fond of artsy films to put it lightly. In fact, the first time I tried to watch this film I turned it off within the first 15 minutes. A few months later I decided to try to watch it a second time. This time I made a conscious decision to sit and watch through the whole movie.
By the end of this film I was awed and mystified by the powerful message and beauty of this film. The fountain tells a story spanning across time from the past to the present and into the future. The message is deep but the meaning of the movie isn't clear without some effort on the viewer's part to decipher the story. The film's message is also darker and more pessimistic than most people's idea concerning life, death, love and hope. Logically speaking though, the ideas in this film are actually very realistic with most people's experiences across the world. I don't want to give away any of the story so that's all I will say in regards to the content of the movie.
If you're willing to open your mind, want to see a film unlike any other, appreciate an artistic film, are a fan of amazing soundtracks and don't mind a unorthodox message regarding our existence as human beings; this film will amaze you. It is a brilliant film that's been vastly underrated. However, for those looking for a more conventional movie this movie is not for you.