The Fountain

Last night, I re-watched The Fountain - a film that I hadn't seen in quite a while, but I was reminded of how amazing it is to look at!
  The story is also lovely (if a little sad), & I really love how, in certain parts, the director leaves you hints about what's going on, but lets you - the viewer - figure it out for yourself.

The writer/director Darren Aronofsky says the film is not meant to provide answers, but to raise the big questions: "trying to find out the reason of why we’re here and what is life and what is love. And what happens when you die. These are questions that people have been asking since the beginning of time,".

  I didn't realise 'till quite recently that Mr. Aronofsky also directed Requiem for a Dream - another amazing film. I especially like the title - Requiem is a Catholic mass for a funeral...so the way I interpret that in relation to the film is that it's about the death of the 'American dream'.

  Both The Fountain & Requiem for a Dream also have really lovely, and unusual soundtracks - they can both be bought online, but I would definitely recommend checking them out on Spotify!

The Fountain soundtrack was done by a guy called Clint Mansell.

 When I was looking for pictures of The Fountain I came across this blog entry. After reading it, I pretty much agree with his opinions on: The Fountain, Vanilla Sky (will prolly get round to blogging my love for that film soon ♥) & The Blair Witch Project. Moulin Rouge I thought was okay...I'm not usually one for musicals, so the fact I have seen it a few times & wouldn't mind watching it again is probably saying a lot.
  I've not seen Crash, Eyes Wide Shut, or A.I., but after reading that, Eyes... sounds like a film that I would enjoy, so might check that out sometime soon!

Thoughts/opinions about said films? Let me know!

xo