beautifully tragic ..

Rating: 10/10 (20 February 2006)

there is little to say about "brokeback mountain" other than it's breathtaking...simply put. this groundbreaking piece of cinema that at first was labeled the 'gay cowboy movie' is finally getting the respect and critical praise it deserves. jake gyllenhaal is one of my favorite actors and his performance in this is brilliant. heath ledger and michelle williams also give the best performances of their careers, and anne hathaway, although slightly underwritten, is excellent. i wasn't sure what to expect from this movie, but it definitely surpassed anything i could have expected. by the end of the movie, you will forget the love story even centered around two men because it is so beautifully written and acted that it doesn't even matter. the movie is heart-wrenching, and effected me on a deep level. without a doubt the best film of the year, and probably the best film in recent memory. highly recommended!