Aronofsky: America's Most Brilliant Director

Rating: 10/10 (18 August 2007)

Some would argue David Lynch as America's art house hero, but I would beg to differ, I have to say that Aronofsky is the new man of the hour. Lynch is a talented director but I feel his work is too often recycled (even his recycled work is brilliant though, mind you). If you look at Aronofsky's short list of films you can't help but to be impressed by his diverse efforts. The only similarity between his three films is that they are all beautifully inventive.
First off I have to say, not everyone is going to want to take the trip that is The Fountain, and a lot of close friends didn't find it to be enjoyable because it is not at all easy to process. The Fountain is an unusual film, jerking you between different points within a one thousand year time frame. More than anything what impressed me was the fact that this was such a DISTINCT film, you won't find anything like this out there, if you are in desperate pursuit of NEW cinema then this is it.
The premise is simple, the pursuit for immortality, and the failure of man to attain it. The Fountain is a trip, its an experience, do not expect a typical film or an easy ride, but this is film is ultimately rewarding and fascinating.