Coming soon to theatres this fall is an epic, thought-provoking movie dealing with immortality and the concept of the tree of life. It's called "The Fountain" and was originally titled "The Last Man". Darren Aronofsky directs this movie that spans an epic 1000 years (1500-2500). He is well known for his thought-provoking and critically acclaimed independent films "Pi" and "Requiem for a Dream". The Fountain has been a long time coming after it was initially dropped after disagreements between Darren and the original lead actor. The film is slated to be released October 13, 2006. Early screenings are underway, and all reviews so far are positive. Make sure you don't miss this film!
Here is a preliminary review of The Fountain, which rates it 9.8/10. Excerpt: "Brilliant is really the only word I can use to describe the film. It took Darren Aronofsky years to get his movie made, but every day was worth it. The Fountain is the sort of movie that makes me want to write a book about it. What’s most important, though, is that The Fountain vaults Aronofsky to a new level as a filmmaker. Before he was a cult director, a fringe talent who appealed to the film geeks and the people who look to the edge. The Fountain’s not a mainstream movie – it’s really fucking smart, for one thing – but the director who made this movie is a man coming into his own. The Fountain is beautiful, gripping and utterly transcendent. It’s the best film of 2006."
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Teaser video
Trailer (longer, more detail)
General site containing additional links:
http://www.apple.com/trailers/wb/thefountain/
"An odyssey about one man’s thousand-year struggle to save the woman he loves. As a 16th century Conquistador, a modern-day scientist, and a 26th century astronaut, he searches for the secret to eternal life. The Fountain is a story of love, death, spirituality, and the fragility of our existence in this world."
Directed, screenplay, and story, all by Darren Aronofsky.
In Theatres: October 13th, 2006
Other works by Darren Aronofsky:
Pi (1998)
Requiem for a Dream (2000)