I find the most satisfaction with movies that build towards something memorable and no movie in recent memory has done that for me like the FOUNTAIN. Starring Hugh Jackman and Rachel Weisz it is a mythical treatise on life and death and how only by accepting death can we truly live forever. Spanning a thousand years it tells the story of a man who searches for immortality in order to save the woman he loves in three timelines, 14th Century Conquistador America, Modern Times and a thousand years into the future. All revolving around the tree of life and the fountain of youth. It combines bits and pieces from all religions and philosophies and their beliefs about life and death. Originally a graphic novel it was adapted to film by Darren Aronofsky in his own style and for me its a lyric love letter. Like all of his films he makes a thought provoking movie prone to many interpretations. I aspire to love someone enough or be loved enough to suffer and journey like the main character did just to save all I had. What is love if you aren't ready to die for it?
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