Review by Scott Cranin
By: Scott Cranin
In-House Review - Jan 25 2012
An iconic film, Brokeback Mountain is like the best Bach concerto, every frame feels as if it should follow the next, every performance is completely natural. Certainly our favorite film of 2005 and one of our all-time faves, this Oscar winner has sh...
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An iconic film, Brokeback Mountain is like the best Bach concerto, every frame feels as if it should follow the next, every performance is completely natural. Certainly our favorite film of 2005 and one of our all-time faves, this Oscar winner has shaken the Hollywood film industry. The first film produced by a Hollywood studio to feature a gay romance that doesn't involve drag queens, AIDS or bufoonery, Brokeback Mountain is an essential film that belongs in every library.
Adapted faithfully from an Annie Proulx short story , screenwriters Larry McMurtry and Diana Ossana have much to be proud of with their tale of two cowboys in love and how they deal with it, or not.
Our story begins in 1963 where outside a sheep ranch trailer, Ennis del Mar (Heath Ledger) eyes Jack Twist (Jake Gyllenhaal) and there's a spark. Both men agree to go up to Brokeback Mountain with a herd of sheep. The plan is that the quiet, taciturn Ennis will stay nights in the camp and the comparably outgoing Jack will some distance away with the sheep. On one cold, night Ennis crawls into the tent with Jack and they cuddle. One things leads to another and they have fierce, non-affectionate sex. Jack says "It's no one's business but ours." Their relationship that summer develops into one of mutual affection and fun. For lovers of male nudity, both men are shown washing themselves and there are superb butt shots. Later on in the film, they both dive naked off a cliff. Apparently the director has edited out any full frontal nudity. When the summer ends, the young men are separated and the pain is palpable. In a perfect world Jack and Ennis will leave together, set up a home and live happily ever after. But not in Wyoming in 1963 -- cowboys don't fall in love. Ennis weeps in pain at their separation, but life must go on. Ennis marries Alma (Michelle Williams) and they have two little girls. Jack plays on the rodeo circuit for a few years until he settles down with Lureen. But Brokeback Mountain is a refrain both men hear in their heads as their lives develop. Jack sends Ennis a postcard that he's coming through town, can he stop by? Of course he can. At Jack's arrival Ennis runs down the stairs and their kiss is so powerful, it's a of nature that can't be stopped. An affair held in secret, on fishing trips where no fish is caught, these two men make love when and where they can.
Shot with spectacular vistas of the mountains, and on the banks of roaring streams, Brokeback Mountain is one of the prettiest westerns ever made. Ang Lee has crafted another genre film that intimately depicts human interaction as real as life itself. The performances by all involved are career heights but special mention must be made for Heath Ledger. Who knew this actor had these quiet reserves of strength? It's truly extraordinary to see these powerful lovemaking scenes in a film financed by Universal Studios. Depicting a homosexual relationship thwarted by society is a courageous act, all involved are heroes in creating this work of enduring art.
DVD Extras:
"On Being a Cowboy" -- Stunt horse riders talk about what great work Heath Ledger did on the horses. They were nice about city boy Jake Gyllenhaal's abilities on a horse. Not much learned here.
"Directing from the Heart" -- With the absence of a director's commentary this is as far as we get into the mind of Ang Lee - and there isn't much here. The film is mostly cast and crew members saying how great Ang is to work with.
"From Script to Screen" -- Probably the best of the extras, this one features Diana Ossana and Larry McMurtry talking about the process of writing their screenplay. Quite fascinating is the revelation that Diana wrote the guy's lines and Larry wrote the women's.
"Sharing the Story: The Making of Brokeback Mountain" -- Made for Logo TV, this is largely a glossy treatment to get gay people into the theaters. Total fluff. Sorry people, but the extras on this disc could be a little beefier.
Review by Scott Cranin
By: Scott Cranin
In-House Review - Jan 25 2012
An iconic film, Brokeback Mountain is like the best Bach concerto, every frame feels as if it should follow the next, every performance is completely natural. Certainly our favorite film of 2005 and one of our all-time faves, this Oscar winner has sh...
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An iconic film, Brokeback Mountain is like the best Bach concerto, every frame feels as if it should follow the next, every performance is completely natural. Certainly our favorite film of 2005 and one of our all-time faves, this Oscar winner has shaken the Hollywood film industry. The first film produced by a Hollywood studio to feature a gay romance that doesn't involve drag queens, AIDS or bufoonery, Brokeback Mountain is an essential film that belongs in every library.
Adapted faithfully from an Annie Proulx short story , screenwriters Larry McMurtry and Diana Ossana have much to be proud of with their tale of two cowboys in love and how they deal with it, or not.
Our story begins in 1963 where outside a sheep ranch trailer, Ennis del Mar (Heath Ledger) eyes Jack Twist (Jake Gyllenhaal) and there's a spark. Both men agree to go up to Brokeback Mountain with a herd of sheep. The plan is that the quiet, taciturn Ennis will stay nights in the camp and the comparably outgoing Jack will some distance away with the sheep. On one cold, night Ennis crawls into the tent with Jack and they cuddle. One things leads to another and they have fierce, non-affectionate sex. Jack says "It's no one's business but ours." Their relationship that summer develops into one of mutual affection and fun. For lovers of male nudity, both men are shown washing themselves and there are superb butt shots. Later on in the film, they both dive naked off a cliff. Apparently the director has edited out any full frontal nudity. When the summer ends, the young men are separated and the pain is palpable. In a perfect world Jack and Ennis will leave together, set up a home and live happily ever after. But not in Wyoming in 1963 -- cowboys don't fall in love. Ennis weeps in pain at their separation, but life must go on. Ennis marries Alma (Michelle Williams) and they have two little girls. Jack plays on the rodeo circuit for a few years until he settles down with Lureen. But Brokeback Mountain is a refrain both men hear in their heads as their lives develop. Jack sends Ennis a postcard that he's coming through town, can he stop by? Of course he can. At Jack's arrival Ennis runs down the stairs and their kiss is so powerful, it's a of nature that can't be stopped. An affair held in secret, on fishing trips where no fish is caught, these two men make love when and where they can.
Shot with spectacular vistas of the mountains, and on the banks of roaring streams, Brokeback Mountain is one of the prettiest westerns ever made. Ang Lee has crafted another genre film that intimately depicts human interaction as real as life itself. The performances by all involved are career heights but special mention must be made for Heath Ledger. Who knew this actor had these quiet reserves of strength? It's truly extraordinary to see these powerful lovemaking scenes in a film financed by Universal Studios. Depicting a homosexual relationship thwarted by society is a courageous act, all involved are heroes in creating this work of enduring art.
DVD Extras:
"On Being a Cowboy" -- Stunt horse riders talk about what great work Heath Ledger did on the horses. They were nice about city boy Jake Gyllenhaal's abilities on a horse. Not much learned here.
"Directing from the Heart" -- With the absence of a director's commentary this is as far as we get into the mind of Ang Lee - and there isn't much here. The film is mostly cast and crew members saying how great Ang is to work with.
"From Script to Screen" -- Probably the best of the extras, this one features Diana Ossana and Larry McMurtry talking about the process of writing their screenplay. Quite fascinating is the revelation that Diana wrote the guy's lines and Larry wrote the women's.
"Sharing the Story: The Making of Brokeback Mountain" -- Made for Logo TV, this is largely a glossy treatment to get gay people into the theaters. Total fluff. Sorry people, but the extras on this disc could be a little beefier.
Review by gbelly
By: gbelly
One of the all-time greats. I've watched it numerous times.
Review by gbelly
By: gbelly
Unquestionably one of the greatest gay films of all time!
Review by Amos Lassen
By: Amos Lassen
"Brokeback Mountain is the "first film produced by a Hollywood studio to feature a gay romance that doesn't involve drag queens, AIDS or buffoonery... is an essential film that belongs in every library". These are the words of a fellow reviewer and w...
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"Brokeback Mountain is the "first film produced by a Hollywood studio to feature a gay romance that doesn't involve drag queens, AIDS or buffoonery... is an essential film that belongs in every library". These are the words of a fellow reviewer and while "Brokeback Mountain" knocked down barriers, I, personally, do not feel it is the movie so many have praised it to be. "Our story begins in 1963 where outside a sheep ranch trailer, Ennis del Mar (Heath Ledger) eyes Jack Twist (Jake Gyllenhaal) and there's a spark. Both men agree to go up to Brokeback Mountain with a herd of sheep. The plan is that the quiet, taciturn Ennis will stay nights in the camp and the comparably outgoing Jack will some distance away with the sheep. On one cold, night Ennis crawls into the tent with Jack and they cuddle. One things leads to another and they have fierce, non-affectionate sex. Jack says "It's no one's business but ours." Their relationship that summer develops into one of mutual affection and fun. For lovers of male nudity, both men are shown washing themselves and there are superb butt shots. Later on in the film, they both dive naked off a cliff. Apparently the director has edited out any full frontal nudity. When the summer ends, the young men are separated and the pain is palpable. In a perfect world Jack and Ennis will leave together, set up a home and live happily ever after. But not in Wyoming in 1963 - cowboys don't fall in love. Ennis weeps in pain at their separation, but life must go on. Ennis marries Alma (Michelle Williams) and they have two little girls. Jack plays on the rodeo circuit for a few years until he settles down with Lureen. But Brokeback Mountain is a refrain both men hear in their heads as their lives develop. Jack sends Ennis a postcard that he's coming through town, can he stop by? Of course he can. At Jack's arrival Ennis runs down the stairs and their kiss is so powerful, it's a of nature that can't be stopped. An affair held in secret, on fishing trips where no fish is caught, these two men make love when and where they can".
True, the cinematography is gorgeous and the acting is fine and it is beautiful to watch. We see real human interaction and the lovemaking scenes are quite powerful as the film depicts a homosexual relationship that is thwarted by society.
For those of us that grew up during the 1960's, this is the way it was. It was not easy to be gay back then and our heroes in the film were lucky to have a place, a larger closet, than most of us had, to show their feelings for each other. Many have called this "a gay cowboy movie" which it is not. It is much more than that-it is a love story about to people who were unable to share how they felt about each other and were taken away from each other. But here is where I differ from others-there is really nothing new here except that the lovers are both men. We have seen this story over and over again just not from the gay perspective. I have read many positive reviews and believe it or not there are as many negative reviews. This is not a negative review. It is a statement of my opinion. This review is based upon the blu ray release of the film. Below are the extras on this edition.
"On Being a Cowboy" - Stunt horse riders talk about what great work Heath Ledger did on the horses. They were nice about city boy Jake Gyllenhaal's abilities on a horse. Not much learned here.
"Directing from the Heart" - With the absence of a director's commentary this is as far as we get into the mind of Ang Lee ? and there isn't much here. The film is mostly cast and crew members saying how great Ang is to work with.
"From Script to Screen" - Probably the best of the extras, this one features Diana Ossana and Larry McMurtry talking about the process of writing their screenplay. Quite fascinating is the revelation that Diana wrote the guy's lines and Larry wrote the women's.
"Sharing the Story: The Making of Brokeback Mountain" - Made for Logo TV, this is largely a glossy treatment to get gay people into the theaters. Total fluff. Sorry people, but the extras on this disc could be a little beefier.
Review by Amos Lassen
By: Amos Lassen
"Brokeback Mountain is the "first film produced by a Hollywood studio to feature a gay romance that doesn't involve drag queens, AIDS or buffoonery... is an essential film that belongs in every library". These are the words of a fellow reviewer and w...
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"Brokeback Mountain is the "first film produced by a Hollywood studio to feature a gay romance that doesn't involve drag queens, AIDS or buffoonery... is an essential film that belongs in every library". These are the words of a fellow reviewer and while "Brokeback Mountain" knocked down barriers, I, personally, do not feel it is the movie so many have praised it to be. "Our story begins in 1963 where outside a sheep ranch trailer, Ennis del Mar (Heath Ledger) eyes Jack Twist (Jake Gyllenhaal) and there's a spark. Both men agree to go up to Brokeback Mountain with a herd of sheep. The plan is that the quiet, taciturn Ennis will stay nights in the camp and the comparably outgoing Jack will some distance away with the sheep. On one cold, night Ennis crawls into the tent with Jack and they cuddle. One things leads to another and they have fierce, non-affectionate sex. Jack says "It's no one's business but ours." Their relationship that summer develops into one of mutual affection and fun. For lovers of male nudity, both men are shown washing themselves and there are superb butt shots. Later on in the film, they both dive naked off a cliff. Apparently the director has edited out any full frontal nudity. When the summer ends, the young men are separated and the pain is palpable. In a perfect world Jack and Ennis will leave together, set up a home and live happily ever after. But not in Wyoming in 1963 - cowboys don't fall in love. Ennis weeps in pain at their separation, but life must go on. Ennis marries Alma (Michelle Williams) and they have two little girls. Jack plays on the rodeo circuit for a few years until he settles down with Lureen. But Brokeback Mountain is a refrain both men hear in their heads as their lives develop. Jack sends Ennis a postcard that he's coming through town, can he stop by? Of course he can. At Jack's arrival Ennis runs down the stairs and their kiss is so powerful, it's a of nature that can't be stopped. An affair held in secret, on fishing trips where no fish is caught, these two men make love when and where they can".
True, the cinematography is gorgeous and the acting is fine and it is beautiful to watch. We see real human interaction and the lovemaking scenes are quite powerful as the film depicts a homosexual relationship that is thwarted by society.
For those of us that grew up during the 1960's, this is the way it was. It was not easy to be gay back then and our heroes in the film were lucky to have a place, a larger closet, than most of us had, to show their feelings for each other. Many have called this "a gay cowboy movie" which it is not. It is much more than that-it is a love story about to people who were unable to share how they felt about each other and were taken away from each other. But here is where I differ from others-there is really nothing new here except that the lovers are both men. We have seen this story over and over again just not from the gay perspective. I have read many positive reviews and believe it or not there are as many negative reviews. This is not a negative review. It is a statement of my opinion. This review is based upon the blu ray release of the film. Below are the extras on this edition.
"On Being a Cowboy" - Stunt horse riders talk about what great work Heath Ledger did on the horses. They were nice about city boy Jake Gyllenhaal's abilities on a horse. Not much learned here.
"Directing from the Heart" - With the absence of a director's commentary this is as far as we get into the mind of Ang Lee ? and there isn't much here. The film is mostly cast and crew members saying how great Ang is to work with.
"From Script to Screen" - Probably the best of the extras, this one features Diana Ossana and Larry McMurtry talking about the process of writing their screenplay. Quite fascinating is the revelation that Diana wrote the guy's lines and Larry wrote the women's.
"Sharing the Story: The Making of Brokeback Mountain" - Made for Logo TV, this is largely a glossy treatment to get gay people into the theaters. Total fluff. Sorry people, but the extras on this disc could be a little beefier.
Review by OKLAHOMA COWBOY
By: OKLAHOMA COWBOY
CA STUDENT DID NOT GROW UP IN THIS ERA. THIS IS OBVIOUS. I DID AND THE STORY HITS IT ON THE HEAD. MY STORY IS ABOUT THE SAME, EXCEPT THAT I DID NOT MEET SOME ONE TILL MUCH LATER IN LIFE. WHAT I KNOW NOW, I WOULD HAVE CHANGED EVERY THING I DID THEN.<...
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CA STUDENT DID NOT GROW UP IN THIS ERA. THIS IS OBVIOUS. I DID AND THE STORY HITS IT ON THE HEAD. MY STORY IS ABOUT THE SAME, EXCEPT THAT I DID NOT MEET SOME ONE TILL MUCH LATER IN LIFE. WHAT I KNOW NOW, I WOULD HAVE CHANGED EVERY THING I DID THEN.
I SAW BBM 12 TIMES. I DON'T REGRET IT, I CRIED. I SPOKE WITH MANY PEOPLE AFTER THE MOVIE WAS OVER AND THEY AGREED IT WAS VERY GOOD. FULL HOUSES AND NOT A GIGGLE, CAT CALL, MOAN, ETC. THERE WAS CRYING. I AM IN A VERY CONSERVITIVE REPUBLICIAN AREA .
Review by OKLAHOMA COWBOY
By: OKLAHOMA COWBOY
CA STUDENT DID NOT GROW UP IN THIS ERA. THIS IS OBVIOUS. I DID AND THE STORY HITS IT ON THE HEAD. MY STORY IS ABOUT THE SAME, EXCEPT THAT I DID NOT MEET SOME ONE TILL MUCH LATER IN LIFE. WHAT I KNOW NOW, I WOULD HAVE CHANGED EVERY THING I DID THEN.<...
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CA STUDENT DID NOT GROW UP IN THIS ERA. THIS IS OBVIOUS. I DID AND THE STORY HITS IT ON THE HEAD. MY STORY IS ABOUT THE SAME, EXCEPT THAT I DID NOT MEET SOME ONE TILL MUCH LATER IN LIFE. WHAT I KNOW NOW, I WOULD HAVE CHANGED EVERY THING I DID THEN.
I SAW BBM 12 TIMES. I DON'T REGRET IT, I CRIED. I SPOKE WITH MANY PEOPLE AFTER THE MOVIE WAS OVER AND THEY AGREED IT WAS VERY GOOD. FULL HOUSES AND NOT A GIGGLE, CAT CALL, MOAN, ETC. THERE WAS CRYING. I AM IN A VERY CONSERVITIVE REPUBLICIAN AREA .
Review by Pug
By: Pug
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CA Student wrote on 06/13/2006:
So, I'm a gay man from So Cal and I was all excited to see this film. I thought, finally a mainstream film dealing with gay issues. What a disappointment. Everyon...
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CA Student said:
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CA Student wrote on 06/13/2006:
So, I'm a gay man from So Cal and I was all excited to see this film. I thought, finally a mainstream film dealing with gay issues. What a disappointment. Everyone I know thought that this movie was completely over-rated and pointless. There was really no storyline. It was horrible and quite boring. And I thouhgt that it did not deserve any awards. The only reason it won anything was because of its "content" that's all. They were pity awards. It especially did not deserve the Oscar for Best Score. As a musician, i felt that it was a simple, crass, annoying, and downright painful to listen too.
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This person seems to have had everything handed to him since he is totally clueless what a struggle being gay was in the not too distant past. BBM was a transforming experience for many people and groundbreaking in helping to change the way gay people are viewed. Beyond being just a story, the film (and book) created characters that continue to live on in many people's hearts and minds.
Review by Pug
By: Pug
CA Student said:
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CA Student wrote on 06/13/2006:
So, I'm a gay man from So Cal and I was all excited to see this film. I thought, finally a mainstream film dealing with gay issues. What a disappointment. Everyon...
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CA Student said:
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CA Student wrote on 06/13/2006:
So, I'm a gay man from So Cal and I was all excited to see this film. I thought, finally a mainstream film dealing with gay issues. What a disappointment. Everyone I know thought that this movie was completely over-rated and pointless. There was really no storyline. It was horrible and quite boring. And I thouhgt that it did not deserve any awards. The only reason it won anything was because of its "content" that's all. They were pity awards. It especially did not deserve the Oscar for Best Score. As a musician, i felt that it was a simple, crass, annoying, and downright painful to listen too.
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This person seems to have had everything handed to him since he is totally clueless what a struggle being gay was in the not too distant past. BBM was a transforming experience for many people and groundbreaking in helping to change the way gay people are viewed. Beyond being just a story, the film (and book) created characters that continue to live on in many people's hearts and minds.
Review by DetCarGuy
By: DetCarGuy
This film was far too negative and played like the self-loathing films of the 70's like "Boys In The Band". It might have been appropriate for the beginning, but this was supposed to be over a 20 year time span. These charactors did not grow and all ...
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This film was far too negative and played like the self-loathing films of the 70's like "Boys In The Band". It might have been appropriate for the beginning, but this was supposed to be over a 20 year time span. These charactors did not grow and all their misery was tied to their being gay. Finally when one charactor finds happiness he is gay-bashed to death. This is film is totally out of step with reality, and so self loathing that I left the theatre feeling gay-bashed myself.
Review by DetCarGuy
By: DetCarGuy
This film was far too negative and played like the self-loathing films of the 70's like "Boys In The Band". It might have been appropriate for the beginning, but this was supposed to be over a 20 year time span. These charactors did not grow and all ...
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This film was far too negative and played like the self-loathing films of the 70's like "Boys In The Band". It might have been appropriate for the beginning, but this was supposed to be over a 20 year time span. These charactors did not grow and all their misery was tied to their being gay. Finally when one charactor finds happiness he is gay-bashed to death. This is film is totally out of step with reality, and so self loathing that I left the theatre feeling gay-bashed myself.
Review by Josh
By: Josh
As of August 2006, I have seen Brokeback Mountain thirteen times--eight times in the theater and five times on my TLA DVD. Every time I start the DVD, I think, "I 'know' this film; why am I watching it again?" but that feeling evaporates within five...
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As of August 2006, I have seen Brokeback Mountain thirteen times--eight times in the theater and five times on my TLA DVD. Every time I start the DVD, I think, "I 'know' this film; why am I watching it again?" but that feeling evaporates within five minutes. Heath Ledger and Jake Gylenhall give such perfect, nuanced performances that they're a joy to watch again and again. The scene near the end of the movie in which Ledger's Ennis Del Mar visits Gylenhall's Jack Twist's parents at their home in Lightning Flat, WY gives me chills each time I see it; it's that perfect! Every film student should analyze this film in depth. Having given Brokeback Mountain a rave review, though, I feel the need to point out that it is a romance. It's much easier for love to burn intensely when you see the object of your affection twice a year and don't have to live with that person on a daily basis. One wonders how long Ennis and Jack would have lasted if they were "ranched up" together.
Review by Josh
By: Josh
As of August 2006, I have seen Brokeback Mountain thirteen times--eight times in the theater and five times on my TLA DVD. Every time I start the DVD, I think, "I 'know' this film; why am I watching it again?" but that feeling evaporates within five...
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As of August 2006, I have seen Brokeback Mountain thirteen times--eight times in the theater and five times on my TLA DVD. Every time I start the DVD, I think, "I 'know' this film; why am I watching it again?" but that feeling evaporates within five minutes. Heath Ledger and Jake Gylenhall give such perfect, nuanced performances that they're a joy to watch again and again. The scene near the end of the movie in which Ledger's Ennis Del Mar visits Gylenhall's Jack Twist's parents at their home in Lightning Flat, WY gives me chills each time I see it; it's that perfect! Every film student should analyze this film in depth. Having given Brokeback Mountain a rave review, though, I feel the need to point out that it is a romance. It's much easier for love to burn intensely when you see the object of your affection twice a year and don't have to live with that person on a daily basis. One wonders how long Ennis and Jack would have lasted if they were "ranched up" together.
Review by davidm
By: davidm
I find the overwhelming majority of gay-themed films to be amateurish or otherwise badly done. "Brokeback Mountain" is my favorite movie of recent years. Beautiful but heartbreaking.
Review by davidm
By: davidm
I find the overwhelming majority of gay-themed films to be amateurish or otherwise badly done. "Brokeback Mountain" is my favorite movie of recent years. Beautiful but heartbreaking.
Review by R Gilbert
By: R Gilbert
Brokeback should have won the award for best picture, for acting as well as directing, writing, and locations involved. The clear winner for best picture, that was obviously cheated because of content. Sadly Hollywood still has a long long way to g...
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Brokeback should have won the award for best picture, for acting as well as directing, writing, and locations involved. The clear winner for best picture, that was obviously cheated because of content. Sadly Hollywood still has a long long way to go in coming out of the closet.
Review by R Gilbert
By: R Gilbert
Brokeback should have won the award for best picture, for acting as well as directing, writing, and locations involved. The clear winner for best picture, that was obviously cheated because of content. Sadly Hollywood still has a long long way to g...
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Brokeback should have won the award for best picture, for acting as well as directing, writing, and locations involved. The clear winner for best picture, that was obviously cheated because of content. Sadly Hollywood still has a long long way to go in coming out of the closet.
Review by CA Student
By: CA Student
So, I'm a gay man from So Cal and I was all excited to see this film. I thought, finally a mainstream film dealing with gay issues. What a disappointment. Everyone I know thought that this movie was completely over-rated and pointless. There was rea...
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So, I'm a gay man from So Cal and I was all excited to see this film. I thought, finally a mainstream film dealing with gay issues. What a disappointment. Everyone I know thought that this movie was completely over-rated and pointless. There was really no storyline. It was horrible and quite boring. And I thouhgt that it did not deserve any awards. The only reason it won anything was because of its "content" that's all. They were pity awards. It especially did not deserve the Oscar for Best Score. As a musician, i felt that it was a simple, crass, annoying, and downright painful to listen too.
Review by CA Student
By: CA Student
So, I'm a gay man from So Cal and I was all excited to see this film. I thought, finally a mainstream film dealing with gay issues. What a disappointment. Everyone I know thought that this movie was completely over-rated and pointless. There was rea...
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So, I'm a gay man from So Cal and I was all excited to see this film. I thought, finally a mainstream film dealing with gay issues. What a disappointment. Everyone I know thought that this movie was completely over-rated and pointless. There was really no storyline. It was horrible and quite boring. And I thouhgt that it did not deserve any awards. The only reason it won anything was because of its "content" that's all. They were pity awards. It especially did not deserve the Oscar for Best Score. As a musician, i felt that it was a simple, crass, annoying, and downright painful to listen too.
Review by Friend
By: Friend
Until now, I've never seen a more lovely story of a time when these stories could not be told. I was destroyed by the end of the film, Lee did an amazing work creating characters who jumped out at the viewers in such a way as to grip us and hold us a...
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Until now, I've never seen a more lovely story of a time when these stories could not be told. I was destroyed by the end of the film, Lee did an amazing work creating characters who jumped out at the viewers in such a way as to grip us and hold us and not let go...
I believe this film, regardless of all the attempts at humor; will become a true memorial to the men who lived it.
Review by Friend
By: Friend
Until now, I've never seen a more lovely story of a time when these stories could not be told. I was destroyed by the end of the film, Lee did an amazing work creating characters who jumped out at the viewers in such a way as to grip us and hold us a...
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Until now, I've never seen a more lovely story of a time when these stories could not be told. I was destroyed by the end of the film, Lee did an amazing work creating characters who jumped out at the viewers in such a way as to grip us and hold us and not let go...
I believe this film, regardless of all the attempts at humor; will become a true memorial to the men who lived it.
Review by yawnmower
By: yawnmower
Ang Lee has captured the loneliness, intolerance, and violence of the American west as no one else has. There are a few tiny false notes, mostly in plot changes to the short story, but Mr. Lee has painted a masterful portrait of a country, and the t...
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Ang Lee has captured the loneliness, intolerance, and violence of the American west as no one else has. There are a few tiny false notes, mostly in plot changes to the short story, but Mr. Lee has painted a masterful portrait of a country, and the two star-crossed lovers who find each other in 1963. The film follows their passionate friendship for 20 years. Jake Gyllenhaal is extraordinary as rodeo cowboy Jack Twist, and Heath Ledger paints a truly amazing portrait of the taciturn farmhand Ennis Del Mar. His still waters run very deep, indeed, yet he cannot satisfy anyone -- himself least of all . Torment is etched on his face, but cannot be verbalized. His character triggers the tragedy of this moving story.
The musical score is gorgeous, and perfectly complements the magnificent photography and scenery. Be sure to watch the credits, because Rufus Wainright's beautifully simple song sums up the entire film with remarkable aplomb.
Review by yawnmower
By: yawnmower
Ang Lee has captured the loneliness, intolerance, and violence of the American west as no one else has. There are a few tiny false notes, mostly in plot changes to the short story, but Mr. Lee has painted a masterful portrait of a country, and the t...
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Ang Lee has captured the loneliness, intolerance, and violence of the American west as no one else has. There are a few tiny false notes, mostly in plot changes to the short story, but Mr. Lee has painted a masterful portrait of a country, and the two star-crossed lovers who find each other in 1963. The film follows their passionate friendship for 20 years. Jake Gyllenhaal is extraordinary as rodeo cowboy Jack Twist, and Heath Ledger paints a truly amazing portrait of the taciturn farmhand Ennis Del Mar. His still waters run very deep, indeed, yet he cannot satisfy anyone -- himself least of all . Torment is etched on his face, but cannot be verbalized. His character triggers the tragedy of this moving story.
The musical score is gorgeous, and perfectly complements the magnificent photography and scenery. Be sure to watch the credits, because Rufus Wainright's beautifully simple song sums up the entire film with remarkable aplomb.
Review by Gljin40509
By: Gljin40509
Those of you who want to nitpick about this movie need to remember..This is the FIRST EVER Mainstream Movie about two MEN in Love !!!..Give all the rest a GODDAMN Break!..this is the BEST Gay Movie EVER Made...PERIOD!!!!!!!!!! Jake Gyllenhaal and Hea...
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Those of you who want to nitpick about this movie need to remember..This is the FIRST EVER Mainstream Movie about two MEN in Love !!!..Give all the rest a GODDAMN Break!..this is the BEST Gay Movie EVER Made...PERIOD!!!!!!!!!! Jake Gyllenhaal and Heath Ledger are GODS FOREVER!
Review by Gljin40509
By: Gljin40509
Those of you who want to nitpick about this movie need to remember..This is the FIRST EVER Mainstream Movie about two MEN in Love !!!..Give all the rest a GODDAMN Break!..this is the BEST Gay Movie EVER Made...PERIOD!!!!!!!!!! Jake Gyllenhaal and Hea...
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Those of you who want to nitpick about this movie need to remember..This is the FIRST EVER Mainstream Movie about two MEN in Love !!!..Give all the rest a GODDAMN Break!..this is the BEST Gay Movie EVER Made...PERIOD!!!!!!!!!! Jake Gyllenhaal and Heath Ledger are GODS FOREVER!
Review by John
By: John
Unless you grew up in this time period you will not understand how life was not just in Texas and Wyoming, but also in every state of the union. 1963 was a time where you grew up, got married and had a family. There was NO other option there was no d...
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Unless you grew up in this time period you will not understand how life was not just in Texas and Wyoming, but also in every state of the union. 1963 was a time where you grew up, got married and had a family. There was NO other option there was no discussion. There was no talk about liking the same sex. You were called names "Sissy" Fag" Queer' to your face. You were taunted at school your books knocked out of your hands, made fun of tormented in gym class, made any excuse not taking a shower. Your were made to live in the closet. What little magazines you could find in drugstores you bought, read and destroyed and left in someone else's garbage. Better them than you.
You craved to be near a "man" to hold to feel his body, explore his physical being, loving to feel the hair on his chest the give and take of loving someone you wanted to love and not to love. I grew up in this time and I was maybe a year or two younger then Ennis, maybe 19, and Jack around 20. It was a hard time in life. They were lucky in one sense that they could be them selves on Brokeback Mountain for a few months. But the yearnings never went away. After 4 years Ennis gets a post card from Jack and waiting for him reminds me of a school boy waiting for his girlfriend coming home after being away for a while. Ennis is all cleaned up, new shirt, shaven, pacing the floor, chain smoking all leading to and explosive greeting, caught unfortunately by his wife, As she closes the door you can see the rush from her face, her "world' collapsing around her. She is in a state of shock and confusion at the same time. Trying to be brave facing the man she just saw her husband passionately kiss in the stairwell. She is scared, alone, coming to the grips that the man she fell in love with, has his children will never love her as much as he loves Jack. Even Ennis is not aware of this until things start to fall apart around him. Divorce, having to pay child support, and the ever burning sight in his mind of what his father showed to him at 9 yeas of age what happened when two men live together, in public. Maybe if Jack and Ennis could live off some far beaten path in the hills of Brokeback he then might think about sharing a life with Jack. Jacks' love for Ennis shows on his face so many times, his love is open and out there to see while Ennis has to keep his feelings bottled up. There lives go on seeing each other when they can, not often enough for Jack, but has to do with what he can get. Jack's outside dalliance with others is what he needs when he get to a point of exploding. Where as Ennis is happy to what he can get. How Jack dies is not really told. There are two versions how Ennis see's it and how Loreen tells it. It's your choice how he dies. In the very last frame of the movie you see Ennis's eyes fill up with emotion, finally giving in to his deep desire for the one and only one he truly loved. Now it's his turn to protect Jack from more harm, than even death can bring. Ennis is Jack's Angel.
It took me time to watch this movie and see the STORY that most people see as a "gay cowboy" movie. It is nothing like that at all. It is a story of LOVE in every one that has ever loved someone and was unable to fulfill that love because of certain physical or eventful, spiritual problems, being torn away from each other and to never had the chance to really taste the meaning of true love.
I think on the 8th time I saw it I completely had and emotional breakdown. I had no one to talk to but my ex wife. I could hardly speak to her thought the sobbing, she wanted to know if I was physically hurt, was I all right, she helped me get my breathing under control and finally get to talk to her about what I was feeling, and she was glad that the emotions finally got to the surface and let loose. We were married in 1969 I knew then I was gay. But like I said before you got married and had a family a boy he smiled a lot too. After 15 years she figured it out and we divorced. I stayed with a friend finally met someone and moved to Florida where we lived together for 11 years. I still love him with all my heart and sole and would do anything for him today as I would when we were together. He is with someone else now going on 7 years. At my age I have seriously believe that I will be alone the rest of my life. I have made an advance directive and have turned most things I own and can have in my and my son's name. My ex wife is my best friend and we talk about a lot of things and I have apologized to her for messing up her life. She has accepted it and says that we have a wonderful son and grand son so there was a reason for there to be an" us".
So to end this long story, I to am a piece of Brokeback Mountain. I lived in the time of Brokeback Mountain. The music picked out to portray the scenes and characters couldn't be any more to the spirit of the film then they are. It is my story too. I saw it a total of 12 times and if it were still playing I would still be going to see it on the big screen. So for all of you out there that have ever not done something because it wasn't the right time, place or any other reason, take a chance and DO IT you may NEVER get the chance again.
Review by John
By: John
Unless you grew up in this time period you will not understand how life was not just in Texas and Wyoming, but also in every state of the union. 1963 was a time where you grew up, got married and had a family. There was NO other option there was no d...
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Unless you grew up in this time period you will not understand how life was not just in Texas and Wyoming, but also in every state of the union. 1963 was a time where you grew up, got married and had a family. There was NO other option there was no discussion. There was no talk about liking the same sex. You were called names "Sissy" Fag" Queer' to your face. You were taunted at school your books knocked out of your hands, made fun of tormented in gym class, made any excuse not taking a shower. Your were made to live in the closet. What little magazines you could find in drugstores you bought, read and destroyed and left in someone else's garbage. Better them than you.
You craved to be near a "man" to hold to feel his body, explore his physical being, loving to feel the hair on his chest the give and take of loving someone you wanted to love and not to love. I grew up in this time and I was maybe a year or two younger then Ennis, maybe 19, and Jack around 20. It was a hard time in life. They were lucky in one sense that they could be them selves on Brokeback Mountain for a few months. But the yearnings never went away. After 4 years Ennis gets a post card from Jack and waiting for him reminds me of a school boy waiting for his girlfriend coming home after being away for a while. Ennis is all cleaned up, new shirt, shaven, pacing the floor, chain smoking all leading to and explosive greeting, caught unfortunately by his wife, As she closes the door you can see the rush from her face, her "world' collapsing around her. She is in a state of shock and confusion at the same time. Trying to be brave facing the man she just saw her husband passionately kiss in the stairwell. She is scared, alone, coming to the grips that the man she fell in love with, has his children will never love her as much as he loves Jack. Even Ennis is not aware of this until things start to fall apart around him. Divorce, having to pay child support, and the ever burning sight in his mind of what his father showed to him at 9 yeas of age what happened when two men live together, in public. Maybe if Jack and Ennis could live off some far beaten path in the hills of Brokeback he then might think about sharing a life with Jack. Jacks' love for Ennis shows on his face so many times, his love is open and out there to see while Ennis has to keep his feelings bottled up. There lives go on seeing each other when they can, not often enough for Jack, but has to do with what he can get. Jack's outside dalliance with others is what he needs when he get to a point of exploding. Where as Ennis is happy to what he can get. How Jack dies is not really told. There are two versions how Ennis see's it and how Loreen tells it. It's your choice how he dies. In the very last frame of the movie you see Ennis's eyes fill up with emotion, finally giving in to his deep desire for the one and only one he truly loved. Now it's his turn to protect Jack from more harm, than even death can bring. Ennis is Jack's Angel.
It took me time to watch this movie and see the STORY that most people see as a "gay cowboy" movie. It is nothing like that at all. It is a story of LOVE in every one that has ever loved someone and was unable to fulfill that love because of certain physical or eventful, spiritual problems, being torn away from each other and to never had the chance to really taste the meaning of true love.
I think on the 8th time I saw it I completely had and emotional breakdown. I had no one to talk to but my ex wife. I could hardly speak to her thought the sobbing, she wanted to know if I was physically hurt, was I all right, she helped me get my breathing under control and finally get to talk to her about what I was feeling, and she was glad that the emotions finally got to the surface and let loose. We were married in 1969 I knew then I was gay. But like I said before you got married and had a family a boy he smiled a lot too. After 15 years she figured it out and we divorced. I stayed with a friend finally met someone and moved to Florida where we lived together for 11 years. I still love him with all my heart and sole and would do anything for him today as I would when we were together. He is with someone else now going on 7 years. At my age I have seriously believe that I will be alone the rest of my life. I have made an advance directive and have turned most things I own and can have in my and my son's name. My ex wife is my best friend and we talk about a lot of things and I have apologized to her for messing up her life. She has accepted it and says that we have a wonderful son and grand son so there was a reason for there to be an" us".
So to end this long story, I to am a piece of Brokeback Mountain. I lived in the time of Brokeback Mountain. The music picked out to portray the scenes and characters couldn't be any more to the spirit of the film then they are. It is my story too. I saw it a total of 12 times and if it were still playing I would still be going to see it on the big screen. So for all of you out there that have ever not done something because it wasn't the right time, place or any other reason, take a chance and DO IT you may NEVER get the chance again.
Review by jess
By: jess
This movie is one of the best love stories that I've ever seen. I truly believed that Heath Ledger was in love with Jake. And face it, they're both adorable and easy to watch. The movie is great and the hype that it gets all the time (good and bad) g...
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This movie is one of the best love stories that I've ever seen. I truly believed that Heath Ledger was in love with Jake. And face it, they're both adorable and easy to watch. The movie is great and the hype that it gets all the time (good and bad) get's this in the news!
Review by jess
By: jess
This movie is one of the best love stories that I've ever seen. I truly believed that Heath Ledger was in love with Jake. And face it, they're both adorable and easy to watch. The movie is great and the hype that it gets all the time (good and bad) g...
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This movie is one of the best love stories that I've ever seen. I truly believed that Heath Ledger was in love with Jake. And face it, they're both adorable and easy to watch. The movie is great and the hype that it gets all the time (good and bad) get's this in the news!
Review by crcj
By: crcj
This movie brings together all of the aspects of a great movie. It is no wonder that it is the most honored movie of all time, and won over 20 Best Picture awards. The acting, directing, story, score, cinematography -- all are beautiful and perfect...
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This movie brings together all of the aspects of a great movie. It is no wonder that it is the most honored movie of all time, and won over 20 Best Picture awards. The acting, directing, story, score, cinematography -- all are beautiful and perfectly rendered in the story. When you consider this was a movie made on a tight budget, the final product is truly the mark of excellent movie-making.
Ang Lee's ability to render such a sad and anguished story in such a pure and loving way brings the audience directly into the story. Heath Ledger and Jake Gyllenhaal bring performances that epitomize the perfect rendition of their characters. The mountains and scenery of the movie become an additional character in the story.
This movie was lovingly brought to the screen by an extraordinary cast and crew. It will make you think about life and love and how we all have the same experiences and tell the same stories. It is the Movie of the Year.
Review by crcj
By: crcj
This movie brings together all of the aspects of a great movie. It is no wonder that it is the most honored movie of all time, and won over 20 Best Picture awards. The acting, directing, story, score, cinematography -- all are beautiful and perfect...
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This movie brings together all of the aspects of a great movie. It is no wonder that it is the most honored movie of all time, and won over 20 Best Picture awards. The acting, directing, story, score, cinematography -- all are beautiful and perfectly rendered in the story. When you consider this was a movie made on a tight budget, the final product is truly the mark of excellent movie-making.
Ang Lee's ability to render such a sad and anguished story in such a pure and loving way brings the audience directly into the story. Heath Ledger and Jake Gyllenhaal bring performances that epitomize the perfect rendition of their characters. The mountains and scenery of the movie become an additional character in the story.
This movie was lovingly brought to the screen by an extraordinary cast and crew. It will make you think about life and love and how we all have the same experiences and tell the same stories. It is the Movie of the Year.
Review by TBrough
By: TBrough
I know everyone keeps harping on "Brokeback Mountain" as the "gay cowboy" movie, but even as a gay man, there was so much more there that I was watching. "Brokeback Mountain" is a rare movie that portrays gay men realistically, perhaps one of the ver...
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I know everyone keeps harping on "Brokeback Mountain" as the "gay cowboy" movie, but even as a gay man, there was so much more there that I was watching. "Brokeback Mountain" is a rare movie that portrays gay men realistically, perhaps one of the very few American Movies to do so. ("Philadelphia" and "Longtime Companion" being the other two on a very short list.) Meet any committed couple that lives outside a metro area, and they will relate alot of the same experiences; the false marriages, the children they were terrified of abandoning, the constant fear of being discovered and the sad reconciling to yourself that your life is going to remain a tormented hetro-lie.
To that extent, Heath Ledger completely captures the fear and self-terror that so many gay men who don't fit the cliche feel. After having his first explosion of desire in the mountains of Wyoming, he immediately stammers "I ain't queer." Ask any gay man over 40 about that incident, and I'd bet you over half could tell you of a similar situation that occurred in their own lives.
But "Brokeback Mountain" is, again, of much greater substance than that. The script is an incredible, almost flawless economy of words and nuance. There is barely a sentence or phrase in this movie. In fact, part of the drama is that there are so many long stretches of silence. (The initial meeting between Jack and Ennis, for instance.) The Annie Proulx short story to script adaptation by Larry McMurty and Diana Ossana is only deviated from in a couple short segments (Jack Twist's interaction with his in-laws, most notably), with many of the key passages are lifted verbatim. And that is a good thing.
Perhaps more than the terrific script is that all the principle actors execute their parts so perfectly. Both Anne Hathaway, who shatters her teeny-pop image as the (at first, anyway) clueless deb that marries Jack, and Michelle Williams, as the long suffering soul that marries Ennis (who does one of the film's many heartbreaking moments as she - without a word - conveys shock, confusion and sudden sadness when she first sees Ennis encounter Jack) stand above their roles. Even the brief appearances (Jack's parents near the movie's end, Randy Quaid as the bloated, bigoted herd-owner) stay completely on target.
To that end, it is interesting to note how many of the film's detractors hide their homophobia behind statements like "this movie is just about an affair and how it ruins lives." Yes, "Brokeback Mountain" is about an affair. But saying that it's just a cheater's movie is like saying that "Hamlet" is just a ghost story. There is a lot more going on here, the underscore of the forbidden and the tragedy of the unrealized life. When Anne Hathaway describes to Ennis the "official" story behind the returned letters from Jack while the true circumstances play out in a breif flashback (and thus complete an earlier foreshadowing in the film), you really feel the loss for everyone involved.
Again, the triumph of "Brokeback Mountain" is its great story about the tragedy of an unrealized life. Funny how something this honest yet true gets hypocritically slammed and ranked from certain theaters, when gratuitous violent swill like "Hostel" enters moviehouses with an R. Everyone involved with "Brokeback Mountain," from Director Ang Lee to even the cinematrographers (who do a great job of making Canada look like the American Mid-West) deserve all the kudos being lavished upon them.
Review by TBrough
By: TBrough
I know everyone keeps harping on "Brokeback Mountain" as the "gay cowboy" movie, but even as a gay man, there was so much more there that I was watching. "Brokeback Mountain" is a rare movie that portrays gay men realistically, perhaps one of the ver...
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I know everyone keeps harping on "Brokeback Mountain" as the "gay cowboy" movie, but even as a gay man, there was so much more there that I was watching. "Brokeback Mountain" is a rare movie that portrays gay men realistically, perhaps one of the very few American Movies to do so. ("Philadelphia" and "Longtime Companion" being the other two on a very short list.) Meet any committed couple that lives outside a metro area, and they will relate alot of the same experiences; the false marriages, the children they were terrified of abandoning, the constant fear of being discovered and the sad reconciling to yourself that your life is going to remain a tormented hetro-lie.
To that extent, Heath Ledger completely captures the fear and self-terror that so many gay men who don't fit the cliche feel. After having his first explosion of desire in the mountains of Wyoming, he immediately stammers "I ain't queer." Ask any gay man over 40 about that incident, and I'd bet you over half could tell you of a similar situation that occurred in their own lives.
But "Brokeback Mountain" is, again, of much greater substance than that. The script is an incredible, almost flawless economy of words and nuance. There is barely a sentence or phrase in this movie. In fact, part of the drama is that there are so many long stretches of silence. (The initial meeting between Jack and Ennis, for instance.) The Annie Proulx short story to script adaptation by Larry McMurty and Diana Ossana is only deviated from in a couple short segments (Jack Twist's interaction with his in-laws, most notably), with many of the key passages are lifted verbatim. And that is a good thing.
Perhaps more than the terrific script is that all the principle actors execute their parts so perfectly. Both Anne Hathaway, who shatters her teeny-pop image as the (at first, anyway) clueless deb that marries Jack, and Michelle Williams, as the long suffering soul that marries Ennis (who does one of the film's many heartbreaking moments as she - without a word - conveys shock, confusion and sudden sadness when she first sees Ennis encounter Jack) stand above their roles. Even the brief appearances (Jack's parents near the movie's end, Randy Quaid as the bloated, bigoted herd-owner) stay completely on target.
To that end, it is interesting to note how many of the film's detractors hide their homophobia behind statements like "this movie is just about an affair and how it ruins lives." Yes, "Brokeback Mountain" is about an affair. But saying that it's just a cheater's movie is like saying that "Hamlet" is just a ghost story. There is a lot more going on here, the underscore of the forbidden and the tragedy of the unrealized life. When Anne Hathaway describes to Ennis the "official" story behind the returned letters from Jack while the true circumstances play out in a breif flashback (and thus complete an earlier foreshadowing in the film), you really feel the loss for everyone involved.
Again, the triumph of "Brokeback Mountain" is its great story about the tragedy of an unrealized life. Funny how something this honest yet true gets hypocritically slammed and ranked from certain theaters, when gratuitous violent swill like "Hostel" enters moviehouses with an R. Everyone involved with "Brokeback Mountain," from Director Ang Lee to even the cinematrographers (who do a great job of making Canada look like the American Mid-West) deserve all the kudos being lavished upon them.
Review by Houston 94
By: Houston 94
For the first time in my life, I have seen the same film several times in a theater. It has been three times, and there will be more!
This story is simple and basic, admirably played by all actors in a scenery which evokes fresh air and ru...
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For the first time in my life, I have seen the same film several times in a theater. It has been three times, and there will be more!
This story is simple and basic, admirably played by all actors in a scenery which evokes fresh air and running water: nature at its best! It is as natural as the feelings that two human beings can feel for one another, once in their life.
The dialogues are skimpy as in for lack of abundance, yet they seem to be always right and sound so very real every time!
I think that this is one of the best qualities of this film, it lets you fill in the blanks as needed, and mentally, it really draws you into the movie. I have become a part of it without control, until tears came, and I realized I was totally involved in the story, and I had been so for the entire 134 minutes of this film.
There are so many details which carry a message or symbol each, that one does not have the time to grasp them all and process them in time for the next scene. That is one of the main reasons why I had the urge to go back and watch the film over for. It is not that I was too busy understanding the film, but I had to process all of the details, let alone get them all.
Emotionally, the film drained me completely. This is a tremendous film full of sensitivity, intelligence and sobriety in the treatment of the subject. As for those who expect to see another "gay" movie, STAY HOME! That, it is not!
Thanks Ang Lee, what a wonderful job!
Review by Houston 94
By: Houston 94
For the first time in my life, I have seen the same film several times in a theater. It has been three times, and there will be more!
This story is simple and basic, admirably played by all actors in a scenery which evokes fresh air and ru...
Read More
For the first time in my life, I have seen the same film several times in a theater. It has been three times, and there will be more!
This story is simple and basic, admirably played by all actors in a scenery which evokes fresh air and running water: nature at its best! It is as natural as the feelings that two human beings can feel for one another, once in their life.
The dialogues are skimpy as in for lack of abundance, yet they seem to be always right and sound so very real every time!
I think that this is one of the best qualities of this film, it lets you fill in the blanks as needed, and mentally, it really draws you into the movie. I have become a part of it without control, until tears came, and I realized I was totally involved in the story, and I had been so for the entire 134 minutes of this film.
There are so many details which carry a message or symbol each, that one does not have the time to grasp them all and process them in time for the next scene. That is one of the main reasons why I had the urge to go back and watch the film over for. It is not that I was too busy understanding the film, but I had to process all of the details, let alone get them all.
Emotionally, the film drained me completely. This is a tremendous film full of sensitivity, intelligence and sobriety in the treatment of the subject. As for those who expect to see another "gay" movie, STAY HOME! That, it is not!
Thanks Ang Lee, what a wonderful job!
Review by Porfie Medina
By: Porfie Medina
I have to say Brokeback Mountain was a really good movie. I knew it was a short story book that came out in 1997 but I had never got around to reading it, so when I heard it was going to be released as a movie I was thrilled. Brokeback Mountain has g...
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I have to say Brokeback Mountain was a really good movie. I knew it was a short story book that came out in 1997 but I had never got around to reading it, so when I heard it was going to be released as a movie I was thrilled. Brokeback Mountain has garnered up many awards and nominations in the past few months. Many people have a problem with the film simply because it is what they call a "gay love story". This film is about 2 man having to come to terms with the love they feel so strongly for each other in a society that does not accept things that are not considered the norm. In the movie the men marry women and have kids, and try to live as normal life as they can only seeing each other a few times a year on what they refer to as fishing trips. Yet as time passes them both by they never forget how love touched them that one time and is lasting them through there lifetime. I highly recommend this movie and encourage anyone with an open mind to check it out. Brokeback Mountain is a movie about 2 people who fall in love and despite what labels people may give it thats truly what this amazing film is about. Heath Ledger and Jake Gyllenhaal give amazing performances especially Heath. I believe this film is going to sweep the Academy Awards tonight not because it deals with 2 guys who love each other but because of the way it deals with the universal thing we all know and that is 2 people being in Love. Not everone can choose who they choose to love.
Review by Porfie Medina
By: Porfie Medina
I have to say Brokeback Mountain was a really good movie. I knew it was a short story book that came out in 1997 but I had never got around to reading it, so when I heard it was going to be released as a movie I was thrilled. Brokeback Mountain has g...
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I have to say Brokeback Mountain was a really good movie. I knew it was a short story book that came out in 1997 but I had never got around to reading it, so when I heard it was going to be released as a movie I was thrilled. Brokeback Mountain has garnered up many awards and nominations in the past few months. Many people have a problem with the film simply because it is what they call a "gay love story". This film is about 2 man having to come to terms with the love they feel so strongly for each other in a society that does not accept things that are not considered the norm. In the movie the men marry women and have kids, and try to live as normal life as they can only seeing each other a few times a year on what they refer to as fishing trips. Yet as time passes them both by they never forget how love touched them that one time and is lasting them through there lifetime. I highly recommend this movie and encourage anyone with an open mind to check it out. Brokeback Mountain is a movie about 2 people who fall in love and despite what labels people may give it thats truly what this amazing film is about. Heath Ledger and Jake Gyllenhaal give amazing performances especially Heath. I believe this film is going to sweep the Academy Awards tonight not because it deals with 2 guys who love each other but because of the way it deals with the universal thing we all know and that is 2 people being in Love. Not everone can choose who they choose to love.