Positive—“The Fountain” is not for everyone. It's an art film. It's not a popcorn flick, or a date movie (although that's what the TV spots want you to think).
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This is one of the darkest, bleakest films I have seen in a long time. All characters, without any exception, are unhappy souls, surviving in a grim world, ...
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Positive—“The Fountain” is not for everyone. It's an art film. It's not a popcorn flick, or a date movie (although that's what the TV spots want you to think).
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Positive—“The Fountain” is not for everyone. It's an art film. It's not a popcorn flick, or a date movie (although that's what the TV spots want you to think).
The animation is top-notch, the writing is solid, the characters are interesting, the pacing is excellent and it's an all-around blast to watch.
I come back to this incredible movie often. The ambitious story and questions it asks stay with me, unlike many movies I watch once and forget. It's definitely ...
This movie is very original and the filmmakers are technically competent, but it's much too bizarre and confusing to be very enjoyable.
The Fountain got mixed reviews when it came out for a short cinema run in the UK. ... In this regard, The Fountain, is very much like the films of Bresson.
The Fountain is a very complex movie - including its impact on the audience. There have been so many interpretations and so many reactions.