Darren Aronofsky's best film to date!

Rating: 10/10 (17 August 2008)

I remember seeing the previews for this movie in theaters, and saying I want to see that, but when the film came out I completely forgot about it. Then the other day I saw it laying on a store shelf at my local DVD store, and I decided to pick it up. Now Darren Aronofsky is in my opinion one of the finest filmmakers out there right now. His works sport unique concepts filled with endless imagination, that you never really find in American films nowadays. Aronofsky got his start doing low budget Indy films; and finally with the Fountain, Aronofsky has the money to just let his imagination run free, and he delivers his best film to date.
The story of the Fountain is about one man's search for immortality over the course of a thousand years, resulting in a story that is both about the meaning of life and death.
As mentioned the film, which was both written and directed by Aronofsky, is simply amazing. The direction is crisp, the cinematography is a wonder to behold, the score is magnificent sound to go along with the visual splendor, and the acting from this stellar cast is terrific, in particular the performance from Hugh Jackman.
The Fountain is simply one of the best films I have seen in a long time, it is heartbreaking and emotional, while also being terrific eye candy; and just like any other film from Darren Aronofsky, you must be willing to go into unexplored territory. If you are wanting a safe movie that follows all of the typical guidelines for drama films, then this isn't for you; but if you want a movie that takes you places dramatically that no other movie has ever dared to go, then you will love the Fountain.
Aronofsky has outdone himself here with a true classic for the ages.
I give the Fountain a perfect 10 out of 10!