The Fountain vs. Tree of Life - Blu-ray Forum

Iamspartacus · 02-20-2013, 12:19 AM

I've seen the Fountain. Is the Tree of Life at all like the Fountain?

Hucksta G · 02-20-2013, 12:21 AM

I much preferred The Fountain to Tree of Life, they are not really similar.

solarrdadd · 02-20-2013, 12:23 AM

the fountain is a very good and highly under rated movie.

SquidPuppet · 02-20-2013, 12:26 AM

This could be a good thread. You should add a poll.

I like The Fountain much better.

Have you seen any other films by Malick?

Visco. · 02-20-2013, 12:28 AM

I love the Tree of life but it isn't for everybody. I've never seen The Fountain but it's on my wish list.

retablo · 02-20-2013, 12:30 AM

Tree of Life was my favorite film of 2011. Didn't like The Fountain much at all.

Iamspartacus · 02-20-2013, 12:47 AM

I've seen Badlands and Thin Red Line but my question is are they both about finding the tree of life?

Hucksta G · 02-20-2013, 12:58 AM

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Originally Posted by Iamspartacus

I've seen Badlands and Thin Red Line but my question is are they both about finding the tree of life?

Not Tree of Life.

Snicket · 02-20-2013, 01:23 AM

WHAT!?!?! A thread that is not about hype, debates about super heroes, pointless controversy, or other classic nonsense? Blu-ray.com HOW DARE YOU?

Seriously though, here are some thoughts...

If there are any comparisons to make between The Fountain (TF) and The Tree of Life (TOL) it's that both films sums are greater than their parts.

Both make an effort to stray away from a traditional film structure, at least what we would assume to be a traditional narrative. Both films aim to be present some grander questions about our lives, though both films take a different approach.

TOL is less like a film and more like meditation piece on ones own existence.
There is a story in here somewhere, but its not floating on the surface, because it was never meant to be. The story takes a backseat to more important and meditative observations about love, nurture vs. nature and loss. Grandiose is an apt word to describe the scene. It's breathtaking, hauntingly beautiful and completely captivating, even if you can't break its uncompromising surface.

TF feels more on point than TOL, both in narrative and its end goal. TF expresses its emotions through its characters, not just its landscapes and tones. As least in comparison to TOL, TF feels more like a traditional film, even though it is still far away from other films.

Both films are challenging and worthy of any cinephiles attention, and should be considered required viewing to any student of modern film. Even if you can't find anything to love in them, there is plenty to respect.

Throw your expectations out the window and enjoy.

Pounder · 02-20-2013, 01:23 AM

The Fountain. Great soundtrack by Clint Mansell.

Galactus · 02-20-2013, 01:24 AM

The Fountain

Snicket · 02-20-2013, 01:27 AM

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Originally Posted by Iamspartacus

I've seen the Fountain. Is the Tree of Life at all like the Fountain?

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Originally Posted by pgestradasp1

The Fountain. Great soundtrack by Clint Mansell.

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Originally Posted by Galactus

The Fountain

It's not an "either or" question guys...

SquidPuppet · 02-20-2013, 01:29 AM

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Originally Posted by Iamspartacus

I've seen Badlands and Thin Red Line but my question is are they both about finding the tree of life?

Neither one is IMO.

If you like Malecks style, you would be safe to check out ToL.

Hucksta G · 02-20-2013, 01:29 AM

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Originally Posted by Snicket

WHAT!?!?! A thread that is not about hype, debates about super heroes, pointless controversy, or other classic nonsense? Blu-ray.com HOW DARE YOU?

Seriously though, here are some thoughts...

If there are any comparisons to make between The Fountain (TF) and The Tree of Life (TOL) it's that both films sums are greater than their parts.

Both make an effort to stray away from a traditional film structure, at least what we would assume to be a traditional narrative. Both films aim to be present some grander questions about our lives, though both films take a different approach.

TOL is less like a film and more like meditation piece on ones own existence.
There is a story in here somewhere, but its not floating on the surface, because it was never meant to be. The story takes a backseat to more important and meditative observations about love, nurture vs. nature and loss. Grandiose is an apt word to describe the scene. It's breathtaking, hauntingly beautiful and completely captivating, even if you can't break its uncompromising surface.

TF feels more on point than TOL, both in narrative and its end goal. TF expresses its emotions through its characters, not just its landscapes and tones. As least in comparison to TOL, TF feels more like a traditional film, even though it is still far away other films.

Both films are challenging and worthy of any cinephiles attention, and should be considered required viewing to any student of modern film. Even if you can't find anything to love in them, there is plenty to respect.

Throw your expectations out the window and enjoy.

This sums it up pretty well

Galactus · 02-20-2013, 01:33 AM

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Originally Posted by Snicket

It's not an "either or" question guys...

I prefer The Fountain to Tree of Life that is what I meant.

Ernest Rister · 02-20-2013, 01:43 AM

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Originally Posted by Galactus

I prefer The Fountain to Tree of Life that is what I meant.

Looking forward to a Cloud Atlas, Tree of Life, and The Fountain triple-feature some day.

vader4 · 02-20-2013, 02:05 AM

Haven't seen The Fountain, but seeing as how people are raving about it I should probably check it out soon. I would agree with Snicket that you definitely should leave your expectations at the door when watching it. I'm not personally a fan of it, though I can why others might. If you're looking for movies like that I would recommend Cloud Atlas and especially 2001: A Space Odyssey.

Galactus · 02-20-2013, 02:14 AM

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Originally Posted by Ernest Rister

Looking forward to a Cloud Atlas, Tree of Life, and The Fountain triple-feature some day.

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Originally Posted by vader4

Haven't seen The Fountain, but seeing as how people are raving about it I should probably check it out soon. I would agree with Snicket that you definitely should leave your expectations at the door when watching it. I'm not personally a fan of it, though I can why others might. If you're looking for movies like that I would recommend Cloud Atlas and especially 2001: A Space Odyssey.

"The film explores how the actions and consequences of individual lives impact one another throughout the past, the present and the future."

Looks like I'll be checking out Cloud Atlas after all.

Tony208 · 02-20-2013, 03:11 AM

The Fountain by a small margin

Good call with Cloud Atlas, can't wait to watch that Blu-ray

FestinaLente · 02-20-2013, 03:26 AM

I loved Tree of Life. Great to enjoy with a nice wine too. (Probably assisted in my interpretation of the film

) I'll definitely check out The Fountain now.

As for Cloud Atlas, the book is fantastic for all you readers out there. Can't wait to see the film.

02-20-2013, 12:19 AM	#1
Iamspartacus Expert Member Member since:Aug 2011 Blu-ray collection:18 Trading Score:69	The Fountain vs. Tree of Life I've seen the Fountain. Is the Tree of Life at all like the Fountain?

02-20-2013, 01:23 AM	#9
Snicket Blu-ray Knight Member since:Jul 2010 4K collection:624 Blu-ray collection:1162 Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:56	WHAT!?!?! A thread that is not about hype, debates about super heroes, pointless controversy, or other classic nonsense? Blu-ray.com HOW DARE YOU? Seriously though, here are some thoughts... If there are any comparisons to make between The Fountain (TF) and The Tree of Life (TOL) it's that both films sums are greater than their parts. Both make an effort to stray away from a traditional film structure, at least what we would assume to be a traditional narrative. Both films aim to be present some grander questions about our lives, though both films take a different approach. TOL is less like a film and more like meditation piece on ones own existence. There is a story in here somewhere, but its not floating on the surface, because it was never meant to be. The story takes a backseat to more important and meditative observations about love, nurture vs. nature and loss. Grandiose is an apt word to describe the scene. It's breathtaking, hauntingly beautiful and completely captivating, even if you can't break its uncompromising surface. TF feels more on point than TOL, both in narrative and its end goal. TF expresses its emotions through its characters, not just its landscapes and tones. As least in comparison to TOL, TF feels more like a traditional film, even though it is still far away from other films. Both films are challenging and worthy of any cinephiles attention, and should be considered required viewing to any student of modern film. Even if you can't find anything to love in them, there is plenty to respect. Throw your expectations out the window and enjoy. Last edited by Snicket; 02-20-2013 at 01:30 AM.

02-20-2013, 12:21 AM	#2
Hucksta G Blu-ray Knight Top contributor Member since:Jan 2011 Location:New Zealand 4K collection:119 Blu-ray collection:1000 DVD collection:378 iTunes collection:1 Trading Score:5	I much preferred The Fountain to Tree of Life, they are not really similar.

02-20-2013, 12:23 AM	#3
solarrdadd Blu-ray Prince Top ranked HT gallery Member since:Jul 2008 Location:Virginia Home Theater Gallery:255 4K collection:209 Blu-ray collection:1344 DVD collection:4 Blu-ray reviews: 42 Trading Score:316	the fountain is a very good and highly under rated movie.

02-20-2013, 12:26 AM	#4
SquidPuppet Blu-ray Duke Top contributor Member since:Dec 2007 Location:Club Loop Blu-ray collection:277 Blu-ray reviews:27	This could be a good thread. You should add a poll. I like The Fountain much better. Have you seen any other films by Malick?

02-20-2013, 12:28 AM	#5
Visco. Blu-ray Knight Member since:Oct 2012 Location:Columbus, Ohio Blu-ray collection:662 DVD collection:24 Prime collection:1 Trading Score:36	I love the Tree of life but it isn't for everybody. I've never seen The Fountain but it's on my wish list.

02-20-2013, 12:30 AM	#6
retablo Banned Member since:Jul 2007 Location:Hollywood Blu-ray collection:1307 Trading Score:1	Tree of Life was my favorite film of 2011. Didn't like The Fountain much at all.

02-20-2013, 12:47 AM	#7
Iamspartacus Expert Member Member since:Aug 2011 Blu-ray collection:18 Trading Score:69	I've seen Badlands and Thin Red Line but my question is are they both about finding the tree of life?

02-20-2013, 01:23 AM	#10
Pounder Blu-ray Knight Member since:Jan 2010 Blu-ray collection:94 Trading Score:37	The Fountain. Great soundtrack by Clint Mansell.

02-20-2013, 01:24 AM	#11
Galactus Blu-ray Knight Member since:Jan 2008 Location:Pillars of Creation Blu-ray collection:60 Trading Score:31	The Fountain

02-20-2013, 02:05 AM	#17
vader4 Power Member Top contributor Member since:Dec 2009 Location:Cloud City, Bespin 4K collection:65 Blu-ray collection:901 DVD collection:7 Blu-ray reviews:1	Haven't seen The Fountain, but seeing as how people are raving about it I should probably check it out soon. I would agree with Snicket that you definitely should leave your expectations at the door when watching it. I'm not personally a fan of it, though I can why others might. If you're looking for movies like that I would recommend Cloud Atlas and especially 2001: A Space Odyssey.

02-20-2013, 03:11 AM	#19
Tony208 Blu-ray Prince Top contributor Member since:May 2010 Location:NYC 4K collection:419 Blu-ray collection:663 Trading Score:609	The Fountain by a small margin Good call with Cloud Atlas, can't wait to watch that Blu-ray

02-20-2013, 03:26 AM	#20
FestinaLente Special Member Member since:Jan 2013 Blu-ray collection:214 DVD collection:34 Trading Score:24	I loved Tree of Life. Great to enjoy with a nice wine too. (Probably assisted in my interpretation of the film ) I'll definitely check out The Fountain now. As for Cloud Atlas, the book is fantastic for all you readers out there. Can't wait to see the film.

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