A tale of hubris, “The Fountain” obscures its relatively simple plot through some initially confusing chronology, making it seem on the surface far more nuanced than it feels in the end. I don’t think there’s anything here that’s particularly astounding, the film’s usage of religion superficial and its emotional beats all quite hollow for me. I did still enjoy some of the ideas at play here, along with the repeated visual with the tree and how the saga concludes.
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