The Fountain [HD DVD] | ![The Fountain [HD DVD]](http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/41ZUnf3tFVL._SL500_.jpg) | 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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Rating:  409 reviews
Sales Rank: 31392
Format: AC-3, Closed-captioned, Color, Dolby, Dubbed, Subtitled, Widescreen
Languages: English (Original Language), English (Subtitled), French (Subtitled), Spanish (Subtitled), French (Dubbed)
Rating: PG-13 (Parental Guidance Suggested)
Media: HD DVD
Region: 0
Aspect Ratio: 2.40:1
Number Of Discs: 1
Running Time: 96 Minutes
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1
Dimensions (in): 7.1 x 5.4 x 0.6
MPN: 118129
UPC: 085391181293
EAN: 0085391181293
ASIN: B000V7O0IU
Theatrical Release Date: November 22, 2006
Release Date: October 2, 2007
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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| • | 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, |
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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).Running Time: 96 min.Format: DVD HD Genre: SCI-FI/FANTASY UPC: 085391181293
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 Like new/Fast Shipping January 27, 2010
J. Chinchilla (Tallahassee, FL)
This arrived 5 days ahead of the initial delivery date and the product was in very good shape, like new. Recommend this seller to anyone that wants their product fast and reasonably priced.
 bbaadd!! January 17, 2010
Marissa N. Garnier (Gulfport, MS.)
0 out of 4 found this review helpful
this movie was not artistic. it was not majestic. it was not genius, or brilliant or 5 star. It WAS pointless, stupid and trippy. I will however, concede that it would probably be my favorite movie to get high to. I could alternate between this movie and being fascinated with a kaleideoscope (as a matter of fact, maybe that is were others are getting the art vibe from, kaleidoscopes ARE pretty).
The Fountain January 9, 2010
Mapping Tam
1 out of 5 found this review helpful
The movie was too weird for me. I thought it was going to be a different type of time-travel movie. I didn't like the movie at all, but it was a very beautiful movie to watch...visually.
2 years later and I still am watching it... January 8, 2010
L. A. Gomez (San Antonio, Texas USA)
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
What more can I say? I still, at the culmination of a college semester watch and cry at this movie. Thank you so mcu sir.
 The Fountain: Creative Redemption January 7, 2010
D. Laguarta (Houston, TX)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
This is a visually arresting movie with powerful messages about what is beyond life & how to let go of fear of death. It also reveals how medical professionals themselves are death-phobic & often emotionally shallow when faced wih life/death decisions for others as well as themselves. The acing is superb, but sometimes confusing when moving back & forth in time travels. Nevertheless, a must-see particularly if you have lost a loved one or if that is imminent.
D. Laguarta
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