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DVD : The Fountain (Widescreen Edition)In association with Amazon.comstarring: Hugh Jackman, Rachel Weisz, Sean Patrick Thomas, Ellen Burstyn, Mark Margolis directed by: Darren Aronofsky  List Price: $27.95 Amazon.com's Price: $9.99 You Save: $17.96 (64%)Prices subject to change. Availability: Usually ships in 24 hours
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Aspect Ratio: 1.85:1Audience Rating: PG-13 (Parental Guidance Suggested) Binding: DVD Brand: Warner Brothers EAN: 0085392837625 Format: AC-3, Closed-captioned, Color, Dolby, Dubbed, DVD-Video, Subtitled, Widescreen, NTSC Label: Warner Bros. Pictures Manufacturer: Warner Bros. Pictures Number Of Items: 1 Publisher: Warner Bros. Pictures Region Code: 1 Release Date: May 15, 2007 Running Time: 96 minutes Studio: Warner Bros. Pictures Theatrical Release Date: November 22, 2006 Sales Rank: 3206 MPN: WARD28376D Related Items:
Editorial Review: Description: Yesterday, today, tomorrow. Past, present, future. Through time and space, one man embarks on a bold 1000-year odyssey to defeat humankind's most indomitable foe: Death. Hugh Jackman plays that man, devoted to one woman (Rachel Weisz) and determined to protect her from forces that threaten her existence. His quest leads him to a Tree of Life...and to an adventure into eternity. Darren Aronofsky (Pi, Requiem for a Dream) directs, continuing his string of imaginative, involving filmmaking with a tale alive with ideas and filled with astonishing vistas. "Not many films can blow your mind and break your heart at the same time, but this one will" (Drew McWeeny, Ain't It Cool News). 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 Average Rating:
 Rating:  - Love this movie!this is one of my all time favorite movies and it looks great in high def... not the best video quality I have seen in a blu ray but still a terrific picture Rating: - EnlighteningThis has to be one of my favorite movies. The material is very layered and connected; there is something new to see and learn with every viewing. You can really feel a connection that Izzy and Tommy have themselves and you can see how it spans throughout time and space, literally. Hugh Jackman and Rachel Weisz are excellent in this film. Jackman especially was able to portray Tommy's intense feelings of love and devotion to Izzy. I watch this movie over and over and I always find something new ... Read More Rating:  - The Road to AweDirector Darren Aronofsky (Pi and Requiem for a Dream) has created a niche for himself in the film industry. Much like filmmakers David Lynch, Terry Gilliam, and Vincent Ward, Darren Aronofsky explores the realm of dark drama, where dreams and fantasies flow into everyday reality. His film The Fountain is an ambitious science fiction/fantasy film with a strong metaphysical undercurrent. As always, Aronofsky utilizes his keen visual sense of storytelling while focusing on characterization and maintaining ... Read More Rating: - Give it a chanceIt's a real shame that this movie has been so negatively received by many people. Honestly, I think you have to give it a chance and open up your mind to see the masterpiece that it is. While watching it the first time, I thought it was absolutely horrendous, but after it finally ended, it was like all the pieces came together and there was something brilliant within. I've watched it a few more times after that and each time I notice these various ideas (sometimes subtle, sometimes blatant) that really ... Read More Rating: - Mind-BlowingThis movie absolutely blew my mind. I wasn't even nearly prepared for it. I never thought of death like this... I pretty much cried for about two hours continuously after watching it. I can understand that many people may not like this movie because they don't understand it. Just be patient, have an open-mind, and think about life as a whole. Browse for similar items by category:
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