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rangers85 · 02-15-2008, 01:39 AM

I'm trying to decide on Amazon which would be the better blind buy as my 3rd movie in the B2G1. I'm deciding between Blood Diamond and The Fountain.

I've heard Fountain is one of those love em or hate em, but would it be kind of like Donnie Darko (which I loved) in that it doesn't quite resolve everything and is a kind of thought provoking movie that the American public as a whole seem to hate. I don't really have a certain taste in movies, tend more toward comedies, thought provokers, or just interesting story lines.

Gamma_Winstead · 02-15-2008, 01:45 AM

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Originally Posted by rangers85

I'm trying to decide on Amazon which would be the better blind buy as my 3rd movie in the B2G1. I'm deciding between Blood Diamond and The Fountain.

I've heard Fountain is one of those love em or hate em, but would it be kind of like Donnie Darko (which I loved) in that it doesn't quite resolve everything and is a kind of thought provoking movie that the American public as a whole seem to hate. I don't really have a certain taste in movies, tend more toward comedies, thought provokers, or just interesting story lines.

Blood Diamond was my favorite movie of 2006. Nice to see you liked DD! My favorite movie of all time!

mdtulp · 02-15-2008, 01:46 AM

for interesting story lines the Fountain surpasses Blood Diamond by far

Blu-Beard · 02-15-2008, 01:46 AM

Can't lose either way. Fountain does require some thinking though

cdot2four · 02-15-2008, 01:49 AM

I was surprised that i liked Blood diamond its like $14 on amazon.

Heart&Soul · 02-15-2008, 01:54 AM

The Fountain. Even if you don't like the movie, you'll enjoy the PQ.

jd13 · 02-15-2008, 01:56 AM

Have not seen Blood Diamond, but The Fountain, as stated, has awesome PQ and a "What the heck just happened here?" ending.

AnimeOnBlu · 02-15-2008, 02:00 AM

Personally, I would recommend the Fountain.

nhaase · 02-15-2008, 02:09 AM

I thought that Blood Diamond was too preachy about its message of, well, blood diamonds, especially the line about how people in Africa die for rocks while the whole world is concerned about blow jobs (since it takes place during the Clinton Impeachment trial).

I, too, am a Donnie Darko fan. The Fountain is indeed a movie many mainstream movie-goers would not like, but I am a big fan of it. Hugh Jackman is great, and the PQ is good, especially when he walks into the Queen's chambers in ancient Spain. The candles hanging from the ceiling created the most realistic 3D effect w/out 120Hz. The movie was a very good piece on a character's love for another. Also, Aronofsky directed it, and he also did Pi and Requiem for a Dream.

Porky Pine · 02-15-2008, 02:10 AM

Haven't seen Blood Diamond but The Fountain has gorgeous visuals and...

Well, it has gorgeous visuals. That's about all I can say about it.

sj001 · 02-15-2008, 02:25 AM

I haven't seen the Fountain, but I have seen Blood Diamond, and it is a very good movie that is worth purchasing. I would put my money on that one...

Dubweizer · 02-15-2008, 02:58 AM

Go with 'The Fountain'. As previously posted, the movie is worth it for the outstanding visuals alone. You won't be disapointed.

The_End_88 · 02-15-2008, 02:59 AM

Blood Diamond is an excellent movie. 9/10 in my book. Haven't seen The Fountain but I hear it's an instant classic for fans of director Aron Daronofsky (or however you spell it). I'd say you're better off with Blood Diamond though on a blind buy.

Petra_Kalbrain · 02-15-2008, 03:20 AM

'The Fountain' is definitely an acquired taste. It's is extremely artistic and beautiful. BUT, a lot of people just don't get it. I've seen it 4 or 5 times now and still feel the same way as...

MY REVIEW
http://www.eyecravedvd.com/dvd/dvdReview.php?dvdID=1167

'Blood Diamond' doesn't look as good, but is more entertaining.

MY REVIEW
http://www.eyecravedvd.com/dvd/dvdReview.php?dvdID=1188

Cordre69 · 02-16-2008, 01:38 AM

As much as I love movies that make me think...I found The Fountain to be too...deliberately abstract. Well acted though!

Blu-dock Saint · 02-16-2008, 01:39 AM

I'd go with the blood diamond.

aod38 · 02-16-2008, 01:55 AM

both great movies, but the visuals make the Fountain a must for a bluray library

d0uble0se7en · 02-16-2008, 02:17 AM

If you like those fantasy/imagination tragedies like Finding Neverland and Bridge to Terabithia then you'll like The Fountain.

Otherwise, go with Blood Diamond.

02-15-2008, 01:39 AM	#1
rangers85 Active Member Member since:Sep 2007 Trading Score:9	Blind Buy, which is better? I'm trying to decide on Amazon which would be the better blind buy as my 3rd movie in the B2G1. I'm deciding between Blood Diamond and The Fountain. I've heard Fountain is one of those love em or hate em, but would it be kind of like Donnie Darko (which I loved) in that it doesn't quite resolve everything and is a kind of thought provoking movie that the American public as a whole seem to hate. I don't really have a certain taste in movies, tend more toward comedies, thought provokers, or just interesting story lines.

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02-15-2008, 01:46 AM	#3
mdtulp Senior Member Member since:Oct 2007 Location:Montana, great falls Blu-ray collection:144 Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:18	for interesting story lines the Fountain surpasses Blood Diamond by far

02-15-2008, 01:46 AM	#4
Blu-Beard Banned Member since:Jan 2008	Can't lose either way. Fountain does require some thinking though

02-15-2008, 01:49 AM	#5
cdot2four Special Member Member since:Jun 2007 Location:Metro Detroit PSN:cdot2four Blu-ray collection:158 Blu-ray reviews:23 Trading Score:4	I was surprised that i liked Blood diamond its like $14 on amazon.

02-15-2008, 01:54 AM	#6
Heart&Soul Senior Member Member since:Dec 2007 Location:Oregon 4K collection:167 Blu-ray collection:725 Blu-ray reviews:50	The Fountain. Even if you don't like the movie, you'll enjoy the PQ.

02-15-2008, 01:56 AM	#7
jd13 Active Member Top contributor Member since:Jun 2007 Location:Spring, TX Home Theater Gallery:15 4K collection:107 Blu-ray collection:618 Blu-ray reviews:6 Trading Score:1	Have not seen Blood Diamond, but The Fountain, as stated, has awesome PQ and a "What the heck just happened here?" ending.

02-15-2008, 02:00 AM	#8
AnimeOnBlu Contributor Top contributor Member since:Aug 2007 Location:USA Trading Score:1	Personally, I would recommend the Fountain.

02-15-2008, 02:09 AM	#9
nhaase Special Member Member since:Mar 2007 Trading Score:2	I thought that Blood Diamond was too preachy about its message of, well, blood diamonds, especially the line about how people in Africa die for rocks while the whole world is concerned about blow jobs (since it takes place during the Clinton Impeachment trial). I, too, am a Donnie Darko fan. The Fountain is indeed a movie many mainstream movie-goers would not like, but I am a big fan of it. Hugh Jackman is great, and the PQ is good, especially when he walks into the Queen's chambers in ancient Spain. The candles hanging from the ceiling created the most realistic 3D effect w/out 120Hz. The movie was a very good piece on a character's love for another. Also, Aronofsky directed it, and he also did Pi and Requiem for a Dream.

02-15-2008, 02:10 AM	#10
Porky Pine Active Member Member since:Jan 2008	Haven't seen Blood Diamond but The Fountain has gorgeous visuals and... Well, it has gorgeous visuals. That's about all I can say about it.

02-15-2008, 02:25 AM	#11
sj001 Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Aug 2007 Location:Rochester, NY Blu-ray collection:317 DVD collection:17 Trading Score:5	I haven't seen the Fountain, but I have seen Blood Diamond, and it is a very good movie that is worth purchasing. I would put my money on that one...

02-15-2008, 02:58 AM	#12
Dubweizer New Member Member since:Jan 2008	Go with 'The Fountain'. As previously posted, the movie is worth it for the outstanding visuals alone. You won't be disapointed.

02-15-2008, 02:59 AM	#13
The_End_88 Active Member Member since:Dec 2007 Location:Bowling Green, Kentucky	Blood Diamond is an excellent movie. 9/10 in my book. Haven't seen The Fountain but I hear it's an instant classic for fans of director Aron Daronofsky (or however you spell it). I'd say you're better off with Blood Diamond though on a blind buy.

02-15-2008, 03:20 AM	#14
Petra_Kalbrain Blu-ray Archduke Top contributor Member since:Jul 2007 Location:Vancouver, BC 4K collection:5 Blu-ray collection:561 Blu-ray reviews:3 Trading Score:20	'The Fountain' is definitely an acquired taste. It's is extremely artistic and beautiful. BUT, a lot of people just don't get it. I've seen it 4 or 5 times now and still feel the same way as... MY REVIEW http://www.eyecravedvd.com/dvd/dvdReview.php?dvdID=1167 'Blood Diamond' doesn't look as good, but is more entertaining. MY REVIEW http://www.eyecravedvd.com/dvd/dvdReview.php?dvdID=1188

02-16-2008, 01:38 AM	#15
Cordre69 Power Member Member since:Aug 2007 Location:Livermore, CA 4K collection:218 Blu-ray collection:1094 Trading Score:1	As much as I love movies that make me think...I found The Fountain to be too...deliberately abstract. Well acted though!

02-16-2008, 01:39 AM	#16
Blu-dock Saint Special Member Member since:Jul 2007 Location:Michigan Blu-ray collection:47 Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:67	I'd go with the blood diamond.

02-16-2008, 01:55 AM	#17
aod38 Member Member since:Jan 2008 Location:montreal	both great movies, but the visuals make the Fountain a must for a bluray library

02-16-2008, 02:17 AM	#18
d0uble0se7en Active Member Member since:Jan 2007	If you like those fantasy/imagination tragedies like Finding Neverland and Bridge to Terabithia then you'll like The Fountain. Otherwise, go with Blood Diamond.

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