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The Fountain (Widescreen Edition) (2007)

Hugh Jackman , Rachel Weisz , Darren Aronofsky  |  PG-13 |  DVD
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  • Actors: Hugh Jackman, Rachel Weisz, Ellen Burstyn, Mark Margolis, Stephen McHattie
  • Directors: Darren Aronofsky
  • Format: AC-3, Closed-captioned, Color, Dolby, Dubbed, NTSC, Subtitled, Widescreen
  • Language: English (Dolby Digital 5.1), French (Dolby Digital 5.1)
  • Subtitles: English, Spanish, French
  • Dubbed: French
  • Region: Region 1 (U.S. and Canada only. Read more about DVD formats.)
  • Aspect Ratio: 1.85:1
  • Number of discs: 1
  • Rated: PG-13 (Parental Guidance Suggested)
  • Studio: Warner Bros. Pictures
  • DVD Release Date: May 15, 2007
  • Run Time: 96 minutes
  • Average Customer Review: 3.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (711 customer reviews)
  • ASIN: B00005JPAR
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #8,253 in Movies & TV (See Top 100 in Movies & TV)
  • Learn more about "The Fountain (Widescreen Edition)" on IMDb

Special Features

  • Inside the Fountain: Death and Rebirth--gallery of six featurettes exploring the movie's various periods and settings
  • Theatrical trailer

Editorial Reviews

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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

Product 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).

Customer Reviews

Everything exist at this moment: life, death, past, present, future, pain, pleasure, love, and loss. A. Farhadzadeh  |  131 reviewers made a similar statement
Very confusing story line, which never quite came together for me at the end. nicole davenport  |  85 reviewers made a similar statement
Beautiful cinematography and unique visual effects. Jonathan  |  121 reviewers made a similar statement
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513 of 572 people found the following review helpful
I was utterly moved to tears by this film. The Fountain is a breathtaking sentimental masterpiece in the vein of 2001: A Space Odyssey [Blu-ray] as it boldly seeks to answer the great mysteries of life, love, death and re-birth transgressing the metaphysical boundaries of the universe. It's epic non-linear narrative spans the centuries with Hugh Jackman delivering an absolutely unforgettable performance as Tomas, a Spanish Conquistador in the 16th century who pledges his loyalty to Queen Isabella (Rachel Weisz) to find the mythical Tree of Life so that Spain will hold the key to the Fourth Paradise, Immortality, denounced as heresy by the Grand Inquisitor. Tomas' quest is interleaved between three converging narratives across time and space. As a modern-day neurosurgeon, Tomas struggles to find a cure for a tumorous disease that threatens the mortality of his beloved wife Izzi who is writing a fable called "The Fountain" chronicling the odyssey of their 16th century quest which can be interpreted as either a fictitious or biographical account of Tomas and Izzi's lives who have endured the centuries together or simply as mythical characterizations of Izzi's unfinished allegorical manuscript symbolizing her husband's obsessive quest to find a cure for her terminal ailment that she has left for him to finish (the past representing Izzi's tale and the future representing Tomas' as he struggles to "finish it") both of which could be argued with equal measure. One of the beauties of The Fountain is its open-ended narrative construct left to speculation and interpretation and can be viewed from entirely different perspectives with each consecutive viewing.... Read more ›
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95 of 107 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars An epic movie April 16, 2007
By SKOLVK
Format:DVD
I first heard about "The Fountain" a few years back at San Diego Comic Con. Aronofsky seemed really hyped about it and showed us a few clips. After seeing them I was amazed but confused, and thats how I felt when I viewed the entire film years later, but after thinking about the film and discussing it with some friends I figured it out and I was blown away by its beautiful complexity. "The Fountain" follows three story lines. The first is about a scientist whose wife is dieing of brain steam cancer. He spends all of his time devoted to finding a cure but to no avail. The second follows his wife when she takes up a hobbie and writes a book about a conquistador who is sent on a quest to find the fountian of youth for his queen. Her book is played out in live action as she's writing it and provides a really cool tie in to the film. The third story is the strangest. It basiclly watches the scientist as he floats up through space in a big bubble(Stay with me here)while he meditates by a big tree. These three parts intertwine to make one of the most inovative and visually stunning films I've ever seen. It's hard to explain how beautiful the film is and it's honestly one of those "You have to see it to believe it" cases. Alot of people who say they didn't like "The Fountian" say it's because they didn't understand it. Just because YOU didn't understand dosen't make it bad. "The Fountain" needs consentration and dedication but it's a film that will definitely reward you for them. enjoy.
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331 of 385 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Breathtaking . . . But There is a Caveat . . . January 3, 2007
This film is a artistic masterpiece. Its graceful beauty is does not permit debate. It will be an exquisite experience for any lover of art. The sheer visual originality will transfix the viewer. It is without pretense . . . its message is universal.

Here is the caveat: you need not be "educated" in film to understand this work . . . you need not be a Ph.D. holder to enjoy its majesty . . . you need not have any background in Early Colonialism to follow Aronofsky's thoughts . . . but you do need to be patient. You need to prepare yourself for a visual experience that rivals Kubrick's 2001: A Space Odyssey. You need to surrender yourself to Aronofsky's vision. His non-linear approach may initially confuse the viewer . . . his metaphors may initially frustrate . . . . his repetition may initially annoy . . . but try to understand these aspects as essential to the film's glory. Trust Aronofsky to guide you through the film . . . the more you resist his approach, the less you will be inclined to enjoy it.

Some label this film a "tear-jerker" . . . this is a terrible misnomer. Aronofsky's work did not steal one tear from my companion or me. This is not as much a work about two people, but is allegorical. So, if you are concerned that this film is a "romance," you can dismiss those fears entirely.

This film is similar to neither Requiem nor Pi . . . that is Aronofsky's genius. He is gifted with uncommon range. Moreover, this is not the Hugh Jackman with which many are acquainted . . . his acting is sensitive to detail and strikingly stark. Rachel Weisz enthusiasts may be equally surprised . . . but hopefully in positive manner.

Here is the bottom line: this is neither X-Men nor The Mummy, it is neither Pi nor Requiem . . .
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27 of 30 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars A masterpiece April 30, 2007
Format:DVD
One of the few masterpieces of film in recent years. It is many years ahead of its time, and certainly not for everyone. If you have already experienced the sentiments expressed by this film, you'll find them echoed in it beautifully, but if you've never wondered about the kinds of issues the film handles, you'll find yourself bored to tears or groaning at its earnestness. It is too strange, too abstract for the everyman, but that's fine, because it reaches right to the core of its intended audience.

Without any doubt Aronofsky's most mature and well-crafted effort - he has grown leaps and bounds since "Requiem for a Dream" and this is definitely his most intensely personal film to date. He has managed to reach inside himself, draw out and present - for the first time, I feel - some very ineffable and sublime emotional aspects that are a part of every human being. Compared to his two previous films - which felt more like "hey, that's a cool/interesting idea, let me explore it..." - he has truly managed to do the job of an artist, which is to move people in ways they won't easily forget and ultimately have a lasting impact on them.

Art film as art film was meant to be. And did, in the time of the old masters (Bergman, Tarkovsky, Kurosawa, etc): not pretentious, not laden with "emotional pornography" or excessive sex/intellectualism but the most brutally honest expression of people who have studied human psychology/spirituality for years and synthesised it into a narrative.
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5.0 out of 5 stars One of the great classics
This movie is one of my all time favorites. 90% of the movie is in between the lines, and emotions run strong throughout the movie. Read more
Published 1 day ago by W. T. Price
5.0 out of 5 stars Great movie
I saw this movie in the theaters at a bad point in my life.
While i would love to say it as uplifting, it wasn't. Read more
Published 1 day ago by Michael Tisdell
5.0 out of 5 stars beautiful
brilliant! True love story between a husband and wife. Shows the length one would go to keep him or her alive.
Published 2 days ago by catwalk66
3.0 out of 5 stars Hard to follow!
It was hard to understand "what was going on"?? Hard to follow..I did'nt care for it..I'm sure someone else might get it?
Published 9 days ago by Joy
5.0 out of 5 stars Rachel Weisz
Hugh Jackman and Rachel Weisz were really good in this movie. After watching it twice I was able to put it together better.
Published 11 days ago by abmaniac
4.0 out of 5 stars Wow
The wife gave up on this and went to bed after about 20 minutes, but I stuck with it and am happy that I did. Read more
Published 14 days ago by Canaras60
3.0 out of 5 stars Not what I thought...
When this film came out I thought the ads for it were intriguing...in the end though, for me, it proved disappointing and a bit misleading/misguided. Read more
Published 17 days ago by DENEE R CUMMINS
2.0 out of 5 stars A 'Snoozer'
We watched this movie because the cast and story-line sounded interesting. The cast did a fine job, but the film was an artfuly done drag, with numerous choppy sequences. Read more
Published 18 days ago by Robert
5.0 out of 5 stars May need to watch twice to understand
A strong romantic story with strong imagination that touches something inside you, produced with a few famous characters, excellent graphics design and excellent sound track by... Read more
Published 18 days ago by Mohamed Elzaghl
5.0 out of 5 stars Finish It
This movie has re-watch value. I've seen it at least 15 times since it first came out (which, for me, is a lot) and is easily one of my favorite films of all time. Read more
Published 19 days ago by B. A. Weber
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let's figure it out
In order to understand the ending, you need to understand that the ending transcends the physical/real world into the meditative/philosophical.

Reality (as in the material world) and spiritual/meditative (as in beliefs and cognitive thinking) must be viewed as an attachment of each other, as if... Read more
Mar 7, 2008 by J. Mahan |  See all 13 posts
A note on the bad reviews...
yes, I totally agree. This movie really got to me on a deep level. After watching it I really couldnt even talk to anyone for awhile. But of course everyone takes in art differently.
Feb 9, 2008 by Annette Chamberlin |  See all 6 posts
THIS MOVIE IS DRIVING ME INSANE
Let me help you out a little.

This movie is a puzzle, a gift to its viewers, and although it is different from the traditional "spoon-fed" movie its not "so far out there" to understand it.

It is absolutely imperative to pay attention to every scene, each moment, every... Read more
Mar 7, 2008 by J. Mahan |  See all 25 posts
DVD release???
Aronofsky posted on his myspace that the DVD will be released on May 15th.
Feb 23, 2007 by Lorin Kee |  See all 12 posts
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