A brief review of The Fountain

We saw the enthralling The Fountain the other day. I'm not sure why some critics adamantly dislike this film. The visuals are amazing; the acting, superb. The structure is inventive and daring. No, I do not recommend it to the mainstream public, who might be looking for a cookie-cutter plot or some neatly packaged ending. This is an all out art film, but one that is surprisingly easy to watch and absorb despite its complexities, its serious tone, and some heart-wrenching scenes. Seeing it in the theater was so much more satisfying of an experience than my previous one in the theater--watching the funny, yet somewhat boring Borat movie. In fact, days later, I can't stop thinking about it. That is what makes a film a good one.