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Fountain of Youth’ Garners Mixed Reviews Ahead of Apple TV+ Premiere

Guy Ritchie's globe-trotting adventure film starring Natalie Portman and John Krasinski debuts on May 23, with critics divided on its execution.

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Overview

  • The film follows estranged siblings, played by Natalie Portman and John Krasinski, on a quest for the mythical Fountain of Youth across global locations like Vienna, Cairo, and Bangkok.
  • Critics have drawn comparisons to Indiana Jones, with some praising its nostalgic adventure tone and others criticizing it as derivative and formulaic.
  • The production is noted for its large scale, including unprecedented action sequences filmed at the Pyramids of Giza, a first for a film of this magnitude.
  • While Krasinski and Portman’s sibling chemistry has been highlighted, some reviews suggest the leads are miscast and the script underdeveloped.
  • The streaming-first release on Apple TV+ reflects shifting industry trends, though many reviewers lament its absence from theaters given its cinematic scope.