Yes, The three-stories-in-one kind of thing can get confusing at times, you really have to annalize the plot. but it's certaintly the most mesmorizing, deep, and emmotional movie I have ever seen. And the ending- it's literaly to die for. Everyone who hasn't seen The Fountain, I dont know what you're waiting for, and i really dont know what i was. The language is very mild, only one use of a sware word, and the scene in the bathtub is not meant to be watched at a sexual stand point, and Thomas kissing Izzy on the neck plays a crutial role in the story. The violence isn't to bad, but the scene with the man whipping himslef on the back is very disturbing, and there is a lot of killing but nothing really discusting is shown.
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Epic sci-fi romance explores faith and love.
Why We Rated This 
for Ages 13–14
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What Parents Need to Know
About The Fountain
Parents need to know that this cryptic, complicated sci-fi epic probably won't be on most kids' must-see lists. The tricky plot unfolds simultaneously in the 16th, 21st, and 26th centuries and is sometimes slow to reveal itself, so younger viewers might get bored. There are some bloody killings (with spears, guns, and swords) and a brief sequence showing torture during the Spanish Inquisition. The science fiction scenes are sometimes abstract (a spaceship shaped like a sphere), while the present-day laboratory scenes show surgery on a monkey's brain. A bathtub sex scene is passionate and moving, though not explicit. Some strong language.
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Families Can Talk About
- Families can talk about the idea of eternal life. What would it be like to live forever? How do different religions offer different versions of eternal life, either "after death" or in some other form? Do you think that the similarities between different religious beliefs could ever help communities and individuals work together, rather than lead to competition and war? How does Tommy seek to redeem himself as he tries to save Izzie? What makes this film a science fiction movie?
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- I rate this title iffy for age 11 and give itMy concerns are:
- Excessive violence
- I rate this title iffy for age 13 and give it
Very different...
I really wanted to understand the movie, as well as see Hugh Jackman in a new type of role. However, I got extremely confused after a short time. I would re-watch parts and tried to really understand and think about it. However, I really don't think I ever came to "get it" in a way that left me not thinking I wasted so much of my time. Try a movie like Somewhere in Time for a good story.
- I rate this title iffy for age 17 and give it
I don't think many would understand it
I think even for some adults this movie is slow going and can be at times confusing. I truly enjoyed the message and think the premis is good, but the movie's execution wasn't. It's extremely visual and strong emotionally, and spiritually.
- I rate this title iffy for age 13 and give it
Boring Boring Boring
If you want to see a movie with heavy metaphysical tones and lot of spiritual mumbo jumbo this is for you... Its messy and tries to say a lot via imagery but just loses itself in its plot. I found it unbelievable, stupid and boring. It wasted my time and my teenage son and I were bored to death!!
- I rate this title iffy for age 11 and give it
interesting
some bits violent plus breif sex and some bad words.
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- I rate this title iffy for age 17 and give it
Few scenes were too much
Very interesting film. Hate the f word, which was used and the sex scene actually showed more of her chest than I'd like to see on the big screen.
- I rate this title iffy for age 2 and give it
Good, philisophical movie
The movie was very good, although occasionally poorly acted and the direction was a bit sloppy. The only reason I would consider thinking about taking a kid to the movie is that it is a deep thinking movie, and many kids will not comprehend the movie, thus becoming frustrated with it.
- I rate this title on for age 13 and give it
Great Moview!!!
Must see! This is a great movie, very creative, a thinker. In the spriit of Somewhere in Time, Brasil and Lord of the Rings. Hugh Jackman has grown since his X-man roles, I loved him in this!
- I rate this title iffy for age 2 and give it
- I rate this title on for age 2 and give it
Love conquers all
Although most people will undoubtedly not appreciate this movie, I personally loved it. The movie is an absolute work of art, in the sense of how it presents all the visuals. The message is a simple one that speaks of love triumphing over everything, even death; though some people might complain that it takes too long to speak such a simple message. I am not saying this is the best movie you will ever see or any sort like that-- it is a plain good movie. However, based on the fact that the artistic style used is incredible and also because so few movies today bother to send a good message, when one is sent at all, that is what compelled me to give the movie five stars. If those two things don't mean much to you, then you'll think it was a pretty good movie, or might be too confused by it and hate it. In terms of content, there was some sexual content and mild language including an f-bomb, but the violence is the highest concern. It's a very straight-up PG-13 content wise really. It's the art that makes it anything but main-stream.
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