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2005 Certificate 15
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"The Fountain" is an odyssey about one man's eternal struggle to save the woman he loves. His epic journey begins in 16th-century Spain, where conquistador Tomas (Hugh Jackman) commences his search for the Fountain of Youth, the legendary entity believed to grant immortality. As modern-day scientist Tommy Creo, he desperately .. Read more

Starring Hugh Jackman, Rachel Weisz, Alexander Bisping, Ellen Burstyn
Director Darren Aronofsky
Genres Audio Descriptive, Drama

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The Fountain

"The Fountain" is an odyssey about one man's eternal struggle to save the woman he loves. His epic journey begins in 16th-century Spain, where conquistador Tomas (Hugh Jackman) commences his search for the Fountain of Youth, the legendary entity believed to grant immortality. As modern-day scientist Tommy Creo, he desperately struggles to find a cure for the cancer that is killing his beloved wife, Isabel (Rachel Weisz). Travelling through deep space as a 26th-century astronaut, Tom begins to grasp the mysteries that have consumed him for a millennium. The three stories converge into one truth, as the Tomas of all periods - warrior, scientist, and explorer - comes to terms with life, love, death and rebirth.

Starring Hugh Jackman, Rachel Weisz, Alexander Bisping, Ellen Burstyn, Mark Margolis
Director Darren Aronofsky
Studio 20TH CENTURY FOX
Run time DVD: 1 hr 36 mins
Blu-ray: 1 hr 36 mins
Certificate Certificate 15
Genres Audio Descriptive, Drama
Language DVD: English, English Audio Description
Blu-ray: English
Subtitles Blu-ray: Dutch, Norwegian, Finnish, French, Danish, Swedish
Released DVD: 28 May 2007
Blu-ray: 28 May 2007
Production year: 2005
Format DVD

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  • 57 out of 57 people found this review helpful

    Rated - 3 stars

    Didn't knoiw whethe rthis was a five or a zero.

    Certain aspects of this film are truly remarkable. The premise is remarkable and the acting compelling. Then there are times when stronger direction is needed and the viewer is left feeling a little left out. It is a self absorbing film, the director is clearly following his desires. One you will either love or hate.

      • Not so Silent Bob from Edinburgh
      • Posted 27 Sep 2007 13:33

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    Rated - 2 stars

    Oops

    If you like this director's work, then you have to at least attempt to watch this film. I've not seen his previous works but will give them a whirl on the back of this film (oddly enough) because of the promise/potential.

    To understand this film fully you'd probably need a 1st Degree in Literature from Oxford or Cambridge. Either that or a supply of the International Herb, but either way it's going to be a wasted effort because it doesn't merit that much analysis.

    On the plus side, Jackman and Weisz (sorry, spelling?) show their talents, and in Jackman's case in particular I can almost feel his pain in one of the scenes. Maybe he was thinking ahead to the critical reviews...

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    Babel, The Fountain and more out this week

    • 23 May 2007

    A collection of great films hit the rental market this week, with Babel featuring in the list. Starring Brad Pitt and Cate Blanchett, Babel is composed of several strands which intersect at various points and attempt to display the difficulties in communication throughout the world. It was nominated for seven Oscars this year, winning one for the best original score - unlike The Fountain, directed by Darren Aronofsky who previously helmed Pi and Requiem for a Dream. The Fountain is a... Read more

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