Review of The Fountain (2006) by Johnp. — 17 Apr 2008
I am tired of reading critics mentioning time travel in their reviews of this movie. After watching this movie, I have to say that I was captivated throughout, not only by the visuals and ideas presented, but also by how the majority of viewers failed to see the simplicity of the story.
The main character is rooted in the present. The flashbacks to the past are only the primary characters readings of his wife's novel and his attempt to complete the novel's ending is the flash forwards to the future, in which he expresses his desire to reach to the heavens to fulfill his love.
Time travel, immortality... not sure why people are fixated on those themes as there is no indication that the flashbacks and flashforwards are anything more than figments of the primary characters dreams, readings and aspirations for his love (all btw happening in the present).
Oh well... nuff said.
This review of The Fountain (2006) was written by Johnp. on 17 Apr 2008.
The Fountain has generally received positive reviews.
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