Oh how I tried to love this movie

Rating: 5/10 (19 May 2007)

The hype surrounding Brokeback Mountain made me want to see and love this movie. An excellent cast, fine direction by Ang Lee and words simply cannot describe the cinematography.
I have tried on several occasions to watch this movie. In the movie theater, on premium TV, on DVD. All times I have fallen asleep halfway through the movie.
I loved the original story. I think though in the execution of the film, that at some point they made a wee bit *too* esoteric. The music is beautiful and haunting, the breathtaking cinematography, the completely understated fine performances of Jake Gyllenhaal and Heath Ledger, combined are way over the top. It will lull you into a trance.
Go to see Brokeback Mountain and it will haunt you. But bring a blanket, a pillow, and some Breathright strips. Movie Theater audiences hate it when you snore.