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 he had. What is love if you aren't ready to die for it?
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Well, here's another opportunity for you to call down my knowledge of film (which I studied in university, for chrissakes!) but I have never watched The Fountain despite owning the DVD. My daughter watched it and loved it and keeps pestering me to see it. I will! I just haven't gotten around to it. (or Tombstone. Or Donnie Darko)
I wish we could just have a film festival where I watch what I haven't seen from your 'most beloved' list and vice versa. Show the films on an outdoor screen with goof food and drink under the stars
That would be a fine time. I'll bring the port and cigars.
My husband didn't like it - I think he found the wife dying too depressing - but I liked The Fountain.
I liked it. it was different from the usual movie fare.
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