The thinking man's fairy tale

Rating: 10/10 (1 April 2008)

Many movies have tried to do what The Fountain has so superbly accomplished, but they have fallen short. The Fountain is not a action movie, sci-fi movie, or an epic adventure, it simply...is. While not trying to appease a certain demographic, it excels on a level that few other movies can claim to have reached, a level greatness which accentuates the heartfelt performances, mind boggling visuals, and a story that can be interpreted countless different ways. The Fountain will wow you with its acting and a story that seems to mature every time you watch it. No other movie I have ever seen can attest to that.
While not a success at the box office, movie critics of the future will look back and see that this was a classic for the ages and one can only thank Mr. Aronofsky for his contribution to motion picture excellence.