The Fountain

eleven59 · 11-28-2006, 11:46 AM

Has anyone else seen it?

I'm a huge fan of Darren Aronofsky's work, so I've been looking forward to this for a good 5-6 years, and I was about as far from disappointed as is possible.

That was the most beautiful, most incredible, most brilliant movie ever.

The acting was perfect (Brad Pitt would have ruined this movie, and I'm glad he backed out)

The sound design was perfect (best surround mix of any movie I've seen)

The music was perfect (Clint Mansell, Kronos Quartet, and Mogwai, and more beautiful than any soundtrack I've heard previously)

The visuals were perfect (beyond description)

My girlfriend cried for the last 45 minutes or so of the movie, as well as all the way through the credits, and most of the ride home. I don't blame her, I cried a little too, and I don't cry for movies.

Anyone who likes really emotional, thought provoking, artistic movies, should see this movie. There's never been anything else like it.

Darren Aronofsky is, in my opinion, one of the only directors out there right now doing anything different and pushing the medium forward. His name will be remembered for years after he stops making movies, and his movies will be studied by future generations, and I'm not even exaggerating.

playstopause · 11-28-2006, 11:56 AM

Can't wait till i see this!!!
I'm a bigggg fan too. Reviews are so-so in our local papers.
But hey, i don't give a damn.
I'll absolutely go this week... Went to see "The Prestige" instead last week.
Also a big fan of Nolan, especially "Memento".
Batman Begins was awesome imo... So was The Prestige (but not better than Memento and Insomnia).

More discussion after the screening!

eleven59 · 11-28-2006, 12:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by playstopause

Can't wait till i see this!!!
I'm a bigggg fan too. Reviews are so-so in our local papers.
But hey, i don't give a damn.
I'll absolutely go this week... Went to see "The Prestige" instead last week.
Also a big fan of Nolan, especially "Memento".
Batman Begins was awesome imo... So was The Prestige (but not better than Memento and Insomnia).

More discussion after the screening!

Yeah, I figured this movie wouldn't get great reviews, it's too artsy for most reviewers.

I wasn't aware that Insomnia was from the same director as Memento, I also liked both of those movies, and Batman Begins, and am looking forward to The Prestige.

eaeolian · 11-28-2006, 12:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by eleven59

Brad Pitt would have ruined this movie

An almost-universal truism (I give him some slack for "Fight Club" and "12 Monkeys" - otherwise he's useless.)

I'm looking forward to "The Fountain". Now I just have to manage to get out to see it...

keithb · 11-28-2006, 02:11 PM

Excellent movie. A bit of a mind.... if you're not ready for it going in (as with most of Aronofsky's stuff). My gf cried throughout the whole movie, although she lost her mom to brain cancer a few years ago so it's a tough subject for her.

darren · 11-28-2006, 04:07 PM

I saw it at the premiere at the Toronto Film Festival. It was a beautifully conceived and shot piece of work. And the performances were amazing. But yeah... it's a very arty film, and at times i found it to be arty for the sake of being arty.

Drew · 11-29-2006, 10:10 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by eaeolian

An almost-universal truism (I give him some slack for "Fight Club" and "12 Monkeys" - otherwise he's useless.)

I thought he was great in Ocean's Eleven. The interplay between he and George Clooney in that one was awesome.

eleven59 · 11-29-2006, 07:20 PM

I was always a fan of his acting in Seven, but then you're not really supposed to completely like him in Seven, so maybe he just didn't have to try very hard

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11-28-2006, 11:46 AM	#1
eleven59 None shall pass. Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: London, Ontario, Canada Posts: 8,039 Thanked: 164 Feedback Score: 5 reviews	The Fountain Has anyone else seen it? I'm a huge fan of Darren Aronofsky's work, so I've been looking forward to this for a good 5-6 years, and I was about as far from disappointed as is possible. That was the most beautiful, most incredible, most brilliant movie ever. The acting was perfect (Brad Pitt would have ruined this movie, and I'm glad he backed out) The sound design was perfect (best surround mix of any movie I've seen) The music was perfect (Clint Mansell, Kronos Quartet, and Mogwai, and more beautiful than any soundtrack I've heard previously) The visuals were perfect (beyond description) My girlfriend cried for the last 45 minutes or so of the movie, as well as all the way through the credits, and most of the ride home. I don't blame her, I cried a little too, and I don't cry for movies. Anyone who likes really emotional, thought provoking, artistic movies, should see this movie. There's never been anything else like it. Darren Aronofsky is, in my opinion, one of the only directors out there right now doing anything different and pushing the medium forward. His name will be remembered for years after he stops making movies, and his movies will be studied by future generations, and I'm not even exaggerating. The Offensive Senses Twitter Facebook

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playstopause President / RHLC © Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Montreal, Quebec, CAN Posts: 15,046 Thanked: 68 Feedback Score: 2 reviews	Can't wait till i see this!!! I'm a bigggg fan too. Reviews are so-so in our local papers. But hey, i don't give a damn. I'll absolutely go this week... Went to see "The Prestige" instead last week. Also a big fan of Nolan, especially "Memento". Batman Begins was awesome imo... So was The Prestige (but not better than Memento and Insomnia). More discussion after the screening! Become one of us or die, ....ers. / Rick RIP Garcia3441

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eleven59 None shall pass. Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: London, Ontario, Canada Posts: 8,039 Thanked: 164 Feedback Score: 5 reviews	I was always a fan of his acting in Seven, but then you're not really supposed to completely like him in Seven, so maybe he just didn't have to try very hard The Offensive Senses Twitter Facebook

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keithb Carvin Zealot Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Providence, RI Posts: 1,129 Thanked: 15 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Excellent movie. A bit of a mind.... if you're not ready for it going in (as with most of Aronofsky's stuff). My gf cried throughout the whole movie, although she lost her mom to brain cancer a few years ago so it's a tough subject for her.

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darren Decibel Guitars Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Greater Toronto Area, Canada Posts: 11,474 Thanked: 75 Feedback Score: 9 reviews	I saw it at the premiere at the Toronto Film Festival. It was a beautifully conceived and shot piece of work. And the performances were amazing. But yeah... it's a very arty film, and at times i found it to be arty for the sake of being arty.