| The Fountain (Widescreen Edition) | 
 enlarge | Director: Darren Aronofsky
Actors: Hugh Jackman, Rachel Weisz, Sean Patrick Thomas, Ellen Burstyn, Mark Margolis
Studio: Warner Bros. Pictures
Category: DVD
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Avg. Customer Rating:  378 reviews
Sales Rank: 1907
Format: Ac-3, Closed-captioned, Color, Dolby, Dubbed, Dvd-video, Subtitled, Widescreen, Ntsc
Languages: English (Original Language), English (Subtitled), Spanish (Subtitled), French (Subtitled), French (Dubbed)
Rating: PG-13 (Parental Guidance Suggested)
Number Of Items: 1
Running Time: 96
Aspect Ratio: 1.85:1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.2
Dimensions (in): 7.1 x 5.4 x 0.6
MPN: WARD28376D
UPC: 085392837625
EAN: 0085392837625
ASIN: B00005JPAR
Theatrical Release Date: November 22, 2006
Release Date: May 15, 2007
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Product Description
Spanning over one thousand years & three parallel stories this is a story of love death spirituality & fragility of our existence in this world. Studio: Warner Home Video Release Date: 01/08/2008 Starring: Hugh Jackman Ellen Burstyn Run time: 96 minutes Rating: Pg13
Amazon.com
Science fiction and romance collide in The Fountain, the ambitious third feature from director Darren Aronofsky (Pi, Requiem for a Dream), who labored for four years to complete this epic-sized love story that stretches across centuries and galaxies. Hugh Jackman and Rachel Weisz (Aronofsky's real-life companion) play lovers in each of the film's three settings--16th century Europe and America (Jackman is a Spanish explorer searching for Incan magic), the present day (Jackman is a doctor attempting to cure his dying wife), and the 26th century (Jackman is a space traveler seeking a gateway to the afterlife)--who struggle mightily to stay united, only to lose each other time and again. Aronofsky may not have chosen the easiest presentation for audiences to absorb his theories on the lasting qualities of life and the transformative powers of death--the final sequence, in particular, with a bald Jackman floating through space in a bubble, harks back uncomfortably to "head movies" of the late '60s--but his leads have considerable chemistry (and look terrific to boot), which goes a long way towards securing viewers' hopes for a happy ending. Critical reception for The Fountain has been nothing short of bloodthirsty, with Cannes audiences booing, but there are elements to enjoy here, even if the premise throws one for a loop. Ellen Burstyn (who earned an Oscar nomination for Requiem) delivers a typically solid performance as Jackman's boss in the present day sequence, and special effects (most done without the benefit of CGI) are also impressive given the film's low budget (spurred by a mid-production shutdown after original stars Brad Pitt and Cate Blanchett ankled the picture). And science-fiction fans whose tastes run towards the metaphysical (Asimov, Le Guin) will appreciate the attempt to present the genre in a serious light. --Paul Gaita
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 Buddah Bob and his cosmic snow globe January 6, 2009
This movie rocks. Solid story. In HD format the visuals will blow you away. The bigger the TV the better it looks. The HD transfer is stunning! If you're considering this as an upgrade to your standard definition version of the film do not hesitate - add it to your cart already!
a must see! January 6, 2009
this is a great movie! loved dealing w/ the seller - would recommend for sure! super fast shipping too!
Amazing, outstanding December 29, 2008
Darren Arafnosky is simply a genius. Huge Jackman does the character of his career. The soundtrack is unbelievable.
One of My Favorite Movies December 24, 2008
This movie explores a complicated emotion in a very complicated way, and it pretty much hits the nail on the head, those who have experienced what this movie portrays in their personal lives will find this movie bringing that feeling back.
Though we don't want to feel it again, this movie will help you remember and may even help you understand these sorts of things even better.
Needless to say it is absolutely beautiful, perhaps mildly complicated, but the complex parts of the movie are required for the type of thing the movie is helping us experience, I can say that this movie brings to light Hugh Jackman's great skills as an actor also, he seems to understand this role better than any other role I've seen him play.
This movie is a must for anybody ready to understand something that is highly complex, and those of us that have an understanding of it may understand ourselves better with this movie also.
It's a beautiful movie, if you're wondering if you should buy this movie, buy it. Like most of Aronofsky's movies, there is no regret in purchasing this work of art.
 The Fountain Doesn't Give Life, It Takes Away Time December 5, 2008
0 out of 1 found this review helpful
In what many called an epic and visual spectacular, must have taken the same stuff as the overrated Aronofsky. First off, the visuals weren't that great. Sure, it's impressive he did it on a budget, but I'm not calling a room on HGTV a brilliant piece of art because it looks moderately livable, on a budget.
Secondly, the story literally put me to sleep. I never really got the whole 3 parallel storylines, and I never really got how he got to any of them. Are they different people, or one immortal Jackman? And in the name of art, Aronofsky makes it as complicated as possible, keeping things forever weird, never spelling anything out, and never giving me a reason to invest myself in the movie. Or maybe it's because I wasn't emotionally drawn to the out-there story, or the strange characters, and mediocre acting.
Any way you draw it, if you love weird movies about themes of life and death, then this movie is for you. If you're not one of these people however, then you just wasted some two hours you'll never get back.
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