Fountain of Youth (2025) - Review

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Directed by: Guy Ritchie

Written by: James Vanderbilt

Starring: John Krasinski, Natalie Portman, Eiza González, Domhnall Gleeson, Arian Moayed, Laz Alonso, Carmen Ejogo, Stanley Tucci

Runtime: 125 min

Synopsis: Two estranged siblings partner on a global heist to find the mythological Fountain of Youth. They must use their knowledge of history to follow clues on an adventure that will change their lives and possibly lead to immortality.

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Editor's Note: Original review was written for FandomWire. Full article can be found below.

REVIEW SUMMARY

Fountain of Youth is a prime example of how to craft quality, crowd-pleasing entertainment without reinventing the wheel. Is it predictable? Absolutely. Formulaic? No doubt. But it's undeniably fun, visually engaging, and driven by a charismatic cast and a director who knows exactly what he's doing. Guy Ritchie brings his trademark energy without betraying the genre's core identity, and James Vanderbilt delivers a solid, compelling script. It's a shame the film didn't get the theater release it deserved - like the ancient sites it explores, it should have been experienced in all its grandeur.

Rating: B

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