Review of The Fountain (1988) by Jessica C — 05 Dec 2012

Beautiful acting, heart wrenching scenes, and visual perfection. Loved every second.

This review of The Fountain (1988) was written by Jessica C on 05 Dec 2012.

The Fountain has generally received positive reviews.

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