Review: ‘Fountain of Youth’ Needs More Rejuvenation

Fountain of Youth is a new action-adventure from Apple TV+ with the makings of National Treasure, The Mummy, and Indiana Jones all together. The potential for a solid adventure film was there, and the cast was remarkable. Honestly, what could go wrong? The film had John Krasinski (The Office, Jack Ryan), Natalie Portman (Black Swan, V for Vendetta), Domhnall Gleeson (Star Wars, Harry Potter), Laz Alonzo (The Boys, Power Book II: Ghost), Carmen Ejogo (Selma, Fantastic Beasts), Eiza González (3 Body Problem, Baby Driver), Stanley Tucci! (First Avenger, Lovely Bones). All under the direction of Guy Ritchie (Sherlock Holmes, Snatch). Well, this film feels like the 2nd cousin to the disjointed sequels of the aforementioned films. I’m saying National Treasure 2, The Scorpion King 2, and Indiana Jones, the one where there were aliens for some reason. It only had potential. SPOILERS BELOW – but really it doesn’t matter, you could read this and watch it and still have a unique experience.  Adventure Awaits I fancy myself an action-adventure film connoisseur. I have seen all of The Mummy movies, was raised on Indiana Jones, Jurassic Park; I even dabble in the romantics like Romancing the Stone. I love the original Jumanji and the reboots. My favorite films of all time are The Lord of the Rings trilogy. Needless to say, adventure films are not made to be critically acclaimed (although some really are). They are made to excite and create a childlike sense of wonder, laughter, and i…