Review of The Fountain (2006) by Lukas Z — 06 Aug 2012

Even if it wasn't the most focused film, it featured very good performances and addressed the very interesting themes that death and immortality are.

This review of The Fountain (2006) was written by Lukas Z on 06 Aug 2012.

The Fountain has generally received positive reviews.

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