Haunting

Rating: 10/10 (25 December 2005)

I have never seen a film that made such an impression on me. I cannot seem to shake the story, characters and music from my mind. When I am driving along the road the scenes from this movie play over and over in my mind. It has been a week since I saw the film and still it's as if I just walked out of the theater. A huge testament to the author, director, screenwriters and actors for their work. I have been an avid "film buff" for years and for a film to make this type of impression on me I am grateful. Maybe it's because a major motion picture of this type has never been made before, a major feat in itself. Because, Lord knows, I've seen hundreds of love stories and or films with such grand scale, but not like this. Thanks for bringing this beautiful story to the screen. I am eternally grateful for the experience. This is part two of this comment... I went to see it again, now three weeks later. I truly wanted to re live the first experience. I am so glad that I have seen this Masterpiece again. It gave me the opportunity to become absorbed in the beauty of this film, of it's performances and etc... I am still in awe of the depth and complexity that Heath Ledger brought to Ennis. The subtle way he portrays this tortured character. I also thought Jake Gillenhall's "Jack" was perfect. And the wonderful women...The look on Alma's face (Michelle Williams) when she witness' the reunion. all I can say is WOW. Thanks again to all those involved in bringing this wonderful film to the screen. It will definitely be a classic. Whether or not this film wins the awards for which it is and undoubtedly will be nominated for, is no matter. It has already won in my mind & heart. I secretly hope that is does win though, it most assuredly is deserving.