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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	Ethan Suplee, Cliff Curtis, Sean Gullette, Donna Murphy
Director	Darren Aronofsky
Genres	Drama, Romance, Sci-Fi/Fantasy

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- The Fountain is a story of love, death and spirituality. Spanning over 1000 years and three parallel stories. read more »
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  - 4
  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... read more »
  
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  - Not so Silent Bob
  - Edinburgh
  - 27 Sep 2007 at 13:33
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- - 0
  - 0
  Great idea but didn't quite pull it off.
  
  I was actually very impressed by Hugh Jackman's acting and there was a genius plot idea in there, but I don't think the movie worked at all.
  
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- - a customer
  - 05 Feb 2012 at 14:39
- - 0
  - 0
  One for the hopeless romantics
  
  I don't care what the critics say, I really enjoyed this film. The script maybe a little 'cheesy' in places but this is outweighed by the film's... read more »
  
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- 1082281
- - Sideplates
  - 60 reviews
  - Dursley
  - 15 Jan 2012 at 20:57
- - 0
  - 1
  Possibly the worst film ever
  
  Painful..
  
  Another example of a director failing to engage with his audience and cowering behind pretentious arty soundbites. Sheer and utter ... read more »
  
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- 1076391
- - a customer
  - 28 Dec 2011 at 10:42
- - 0
  - 0
  nice weepy love film
  
  Really enjoyed this film,it was sort of a very complex love story. That was pretty hard to follow but, if you give it ago you won't be disappointed.
  
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- 1069015
- - witcombed1
  - 2 reviews
  - 30 Nov 2011 at 20:33
- - 0
  - 0
  Visually magical piece
  
  I really do love this film.
  
  Although the film is a little jumpy between 3 connected sub story lines it is a visually beautiful piece bout a love ... read more »
  
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- - MandyMon
  - 5 reviews
  - Johnstone
  - 11 Nov 2011 at 13:12
- - 1
  - 0
  I had a wee sob and I won't deny it!
  
  Watch it unless you're a heartless toad who enjoys stomping on hearts!
  
  It really is amazing, visually a feast, spartan dialogue but beautiful ... read more »
  
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- - andychainsaw
  - 5 reviews
  - Shetland
  - 21 Sep 2011 at 12:44
- - 0
  - 2
  Don't bother!
  
  Two words.....Absolutely abysmal..........If I could get away with two words I would! But apparently I need to type 20! There you go! ;0)
  
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- 1040302
- - a customer
  - 13 Sep 2011 at 14:21
- - 0
  - 0
  Unusual and thought provoking
  
  Had I not read the summary of the plot I would not have been able to follow the story. I don't know where it explained about the future story being in the ... read more »
  
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- - a customer
  - 06 Sep 2011 at 17:33
- - 2
  - 0
  Simply spellbinding
  
  Left me spellbound. Admittedly, it is rather hard to follow at times, but those that do will feel rewarded. Beautifuly made and deeply touching. Food for ... read more »
  
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- - MartaAndrew
  - 24 reviews
  - 22 Aug 2011 at 08:47
- - 0
  - 0
  Not recommended
  
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  Sadly not a great film. Two great actors but the story is a little muddled! It deals with some sensitive issues about life and death that are well executed, but... read more »
  
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- - poochie31
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  - 11 Aug 2011 at 14:21
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- - 76
  - 4
  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... read more »
  
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  - Not so Silent Bob
  - Edinburgh
  - 27 Sep 2007 at 13:33
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  - 13
  Stunning
  
  What can I say Mr Aronofsky delivers again. Have an open mind when seeign this filma dn be warned its taken me the best part of a couple of days to actually ... read more »
  
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  - Reading, England
  - 30 Jan 2007 at 10:33
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  - 10
  Speechless
  
  This is a thought-provoking, clever piece of art.
  
  I was left speechless.
  
  Exploring the concepts of life, death and creation, this film ... read more »
  
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  - Leeds, England
  - 01 Feb 2007 at 16:00
- - 31
  - 8
  Masterclass
  
  Cements Darren Aronofsky's reputation as one of the hottest directors working in America today. If you are a fan of such redefining Sci-Fi flicks as '... read more »
  
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- - Desy
  - 27 reviews
  - Carrickfergus
  - 01 Apr 2007 at 20:00
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  - 2
  Unbelievably AWFUL!!
  
  What a load of rubbish. Incredibly slow moving, incredibly pretentious and dull.
  
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- - fish
  - 1 review
  - Milton Keynes
  - 22 Nov 2007 at 21:20
- - 22
  - 3
  Cosmic romance
  
  I really wanted to like Aranofsky's The Fountain; a film about eternal love, loss and grief and the quest for the tree of Life across time, as this is one ... read more »
  
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- - GreenwichPaul
  - 49 reviews
  - London
  - 27 Jun 2007 at 06:15
- - 19
  - 3
  Stunning
  
  I rented this because somebody recommended it to me and I'd promised them I'd watch it. I knew very little about it, and so had no expectations, with no... read more »
  
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- 458258
- - a customer
  - England
  - 13 Jul 2007 at 19:15
- - 17
  - 5
  Confusing romance
  
  Although Hugh Jackman and Rachel Weisz are two of my favourite actors, I found this movie to be rather confusing. Flashbacks to the middle ages and the Spanish ... read more »
  
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- - TopDollar
  - 89 reviews
  - North Wales
  - 10 Sep 2007 at 20:21
- - 15
  - 1
  It's a shame
  
  One of those films that as a concept has great potential but fails to deliver.
  
  I'm a fan of Requiem for a dream and I like both of the leads. ... read more »
  
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- - a customer
  - Leicester
  - 02 Jul 2007 at 09:47
- - 15
  - 1
  Total Pants
  
  This film is total pants. For a lesson in how Hollywood ruins any concept that couldn't be explained in 5 seconds to a three year old, it's a ... read more »
  
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- - cheepnis
  - 14 reviews
  - Callander
  - 16 Dec 2007 at 12:12

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