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The Fountain (2006)

PG-13 | | Drama, Sci-Fi | 22 November 2006 (USA)
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As a modern-day scientist, Tommy is struggling with mortality, desperately searching for the medical breakthrough that will save the life of his cancer-stricken wife, Izzi.

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Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
... Tomas / Tommy / Tom Creo
... Isabel Creo
... Dr. Lillian Guzetti
... Father Avila
... Grand Inquisitor Silecio
Fernando Hernandez ... Lord of Xibalba
... Captain Ariel
... Antonio
... Betty
... Manny
Richard McMillan ... Henry
Lorne Brass ... Dr. Alan Lipper
Abraham Aronofsky ... Lab Technician
Renee Asofsky ... Lab Technician
Anish Majumdar ... Dr. Spencer
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Storyline

Three stories - one each from the past, present, and future - about men in pursuit of eternity with their love. A conquistador in Mayan country searches for the tree of life to free his captive queen; a medical researcher, working with various trees, looks for a cure that will save his dying wife; a space traveler, traveling with an aged tree encapsulated within a bubble, moves toward a dying star that's wrapped in a nebula; he seeks eternity with his love. The stories intersect and parallel; the quests fail and succeed. Written by <jhailey@hotmail.com>

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Death frees every soul. See more »

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Drama | Sci-Fi

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Rated PG-13 for some intense sequences of violent action, some sensuality and language | See all certifications »

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Also Known As:

The Last Man  »

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$35,000,000 (estimated)

Opening Weekend USA:

$3,768,702, 24 November 2006, Wide Release

Gross USA:

$15,978,422, 8 February 2007
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The rainforest setting was inspired by the jungle location of Tikal, Guatemala and the films Aguirre, the Wrath of God (1972) and The Holy Mountain (1973). See more »

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The second brightest star of Orion constellation, Betelgeuse, is missing in the sky views throughout the film. See more »

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[first lines]
Tomas Verde: Let us finish it.
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The movie ends with a white out, which represents the Big Bang or creation of the Universe. Following that, the white areas behind the credits condense, which correlates with the condensation of matter and ultimate large scale structure of the universe. These devolve to a black screen, the early "opaque" stage of the universe, when early particles were forming. From this, stars begin to form, one by one until the credits end with a universe full of stars and the story of our universe to the present, told behind the credits. See more »

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Ambitious, Moving, and a Conversation Stimulator
19 November 2006 | by See all my reviews

I was lucky enough to see a screening of The Fountain a few days before the official release date.

The music was hauntingly beautiful.

The use of micro-photography made the visual effects gorgeous. Still-shot images of this movie should be framed and hung wherever there are large groups of people present.

I was engrossed in the story. It's complex, yet basic at its core. I literally felt the tragedy of the situation. And despite connecting with that tragedy emotionally, I couldn't help but sit in awe as the credits began rolling. I felt neither depressed nor hopeful as the experience ended . I just felt spent, moved , and incredibly eager to engage in discussion.

I have a newfound respect for the talent of both Hugh Jackman and Rachel Weisz. If I see either of them on the street I will feel compelled to offer a handshake.

I am convinced Darren Aronofsky is going to be regarded as one of the elite directors of our time before his career comes to an end.

Overall, this movie is layered in intriguing elements. I've heard it described as a poem, and I agree entirely. It's like a timeless poem in that it deserves to be revisited, both in viewings and in conversation.


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