Emotionally rived beautiful film

Rating: 9/10 (3 March 2006)

I couldn't wait to see this film and although it wasn't as good as everyone hyped it up to be it still was an excellent film. The scenery along with the story is breathtaking. The story really pulls you in and it is a refreshing idea to have such a taboo subject told. The story was portrayed very realistically, this is obviously at least partially down to the director, but Jake and Heath deserve every praise they get. All of the actors are phenomenal. Jake in particular is outstanding and your heart just breaks for Michelle. Heath also gives an incredible performance. The music is unbelievably fitting and without meaning to sound really corny, I honestly believe that every time I hear that music I will feel a sense of sadness. Thats how powerful the music is. I really want to read the book now.