If you are a fan of science fiction movies, here is something that you might like. ‘The Fountain’ is a science fiction romance that came out in 2006.
The movie tells the story of three people from three different centuries that yearn for finding out the tree of life to save their loved ones. Tommy, a modern day scientist, wants to save his wife Izzy who is struggling with cancer. A Conquistador from ancient Mayan country wants to have the tree to free his captive queen and another space traveler goes on towards a dying star in the search of the same thing. If you have a liking for the science fiction genre, this is a must watch.
The movie is written and directed by Darren Aronofsky, the filmmaker who is known for wonderful films like ‘The Whale’, ‘Requiem For A Dream’, ‘Black Swan’ and more. The Fountain stars actors like Hugh Jackman, Rachel Weisz, Ellen Burstyn in the leading roles and others like Cliff Curtis, Mark Margolis, Stephen McHattie in important roles. The performances are convincing and the visuals are stunning too. The credits go to Matthew Libatique for the unique cinematography. The music is given by Clint Mansell.
The movie was not a box office success but you definitely need to check it out. These are hidden gems and should be appreciated by audiences more. ‘The Fountain’ is available to watch on Amazon Prime Video. Enjoy it with your friends and family this weekend.