The Fountain (2006)

Director: Darren Aronofsky

Cast: Hugh Jackman as Tomas / Tommy / Tom Creo, Rachel Weisz as Isabel / Izzi Creo, Ellen Burstyn as Dr. Lillian Guzetti, Mark Margolis as Father Avila, Stephen McHattie as Grand Inquisitor Silecio, Fernando Hernandez as Lord of Xibalba, Cliff Curtis as Captain Ariel, Sean Patrick Thomas as Antonio, Donna Murphy as Betty, Ethan Suplee as Manny, Richard McMillan as Henry, Lorne Brass as Dr. Alan Lipper, Abraham Aronofsky as Lab Technician, Renee Asofsky as Lab Technician, Anish Majumdar as Dr. Spencer

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.