Apple TV+ Releases Fountain of Youth: A Netflix Movie Copycat
hunter Dev in Vienna, for example, she informs him that she’s on to him, and he responds, “Clearly.” It’s laughable, but not funny enough to make up for the movie’s other failings.
The film’s visuals are solid, I suppose, and Ritchie is clearly trying his best to make the action and dialogue scenes work when they just… don’t. But there’s only so much that can be done when everyone involved seems to be sleepwalking through the production. It’s a shame, because Apple TV+ could produce some truly great content with its resources and talent pool. But if “Fountain of Youth” is any indication of the direction the streamer is heading, then it’s a worrying sign for fans of quality storytelling and engaging entertainment.
Overall, “Fountain of Youth” is a disappointing misstep for Apple TV+. Let’s hope they can learn from this experience and focus on creating content that’s worth watching in the future. Because if this is what they have in store for viewers, it might be time to reconsider that subscription.
