I see what you're saying, however the story is about someone being forced to accept that death is inevitable and having to let go of someone he holds most dear. He was made to realize how helpless he is no matter how hard he tried.
That's rather complicated and very intense.
Being forced to reconcile with something many people never get over.
The film focuses more on the feeling it leaves you with rather than the events, that's why it might seem simple.
Yes, it definitely requires more than one or two viewings.
Shout by DeletedBlockedParent2013-11-30T01:09:19Z
At first sight The Fountain might seem to be very complex film but I think it's actually a very simple story. What I think Darren Aronofsky wanted to make was a different film that actually can provide us a different cinematic experience.
Although, I think this is the kind of film that requires more than one viewing or even two I might say. I am sure that I missed some interesting points that I'll pay more attention in future viewings.
It's very philosophical and full of symbolisms. Beautiful score and impressive acting by Hugh Jackman and Rachel Weisz.
I can see why many people love this film but I can also see why many people hate it. It's not an easy film, if you've already watched it you'll understand what I mean.
I would like to give it a higher rate, I enjoyed watching it and I can definitely see the beauty in it, but I think it was too complicated for such a quite simple story.