Enjoyed movie but was disappointed again

Rating: 7/10 (8 February 2006)

I agree the movie is visually stunning. I was drawn into the story even though I felt it began too slow. I was disappointed that the movie really did not go far enough into the "true" relationship of the main characters. I know I have seen the same reasons in other movies about the gay relationship. I would have enjoyed the movie more if the people would have evolved after twenty years. The main characters were still young enough to have enjoyed a long healthy relationship. Why does one of the gay characters always have to have a bad ending. I would have enjoyed the movie better if the author and director had taken more chances and not played it safe. If this movie wishes to win an Oscar, I believe it should have done more...much more. I do not feel this film advances the concept of "love."