The Last Third makes the Movie.

Rating: 8/10 (3 February 2006)

I have argued with the group of guys I went to see this with about the first 2/3, which I found boring. To me, it wasn't even much of a story. But the last third, no doubt, makes the movie. Throughout, though, there were several scenes that I said to myself or the person next to me, "yeah, that's happened to me." The story line very much reminded me of the Michener novel "Centennial." Although Brokeback is set in the 20th century, there were several related themes. This thought first hit me when seeing all the sheep. I laughed thinking about it - I've come to see a movie about herding sheep. Both stories are set in two states with Texas in both. Colorado is the other state in Cenetennial.
The scenery in Brokeback is breathtaking. I understand it was filmed in western Canada. My friends have been back to see it. I have not because, as I said, there were too many things I identified with personally. But I highly recommend it.
Also, Jack Twist is a hottie.