lil darlin

Rating: 10/10 (14 May 2006)

Well here I am joining the legions of people who have never felt compelled to write a review before and doubt I'll say anything that hasn't already been said, but hell I get my 10 stars in and bump up the good reviews!
I would recommend you read the story before watching the film - first of all (if you didn't know by now) you'll be prepared for how it's all going to end and get those tissues ready. Secondly, I found it gave me more understanding about the characters and their actions (or lack of).
Some reviews I have read complain that there seems to be no reason for why these two guys end up as lovers, no development of their motivation. For me that is the whole point, these aren't two men who spend years getting to know each other, discussing their feelings, blah, blah, blah. It's raw and OK it's lust but it is also love. How can anyone not see that. The scene where Jack is falling asleep on his feet is probably one of the most tender moments I have ever seen in a film.
You could read 60 books of poetry about love and it would pall to nothing compared to the looks between Jack and Ennis without a word spoken. That must reflect on the great ability of Heath and Jake both, IMO, giving the performance of their lives - so they might as well give up acting now!
Wonderful, beautiful film that will haunt you forever. Unless you have no soul...