I could FEEL the passion - and I'm not even gay!!!

Rating: 8/10 (9 April 2006)

I did not see this film in theaters because the whole premise disgusted me - two gay cowboys who hook up over the years but are married and have kids. However, I rented the DVD and I was an awe. Ang Lee did an awesome job with a typical 'gay cowboy movie' and made it extraordinary. Visually it was beautiful. The story moved along at a good pace. Character development was spot on. It's been a while since I actually FELT the passion that was emitted on screen. After four years when Jack comes to see Ennis, the passion in their hug, pushing into the wall, kisses, etc. Wow!! It was erotic, yet extremely masculine, clean and passionate. Jake and Heath did such a great acting job that all their previous cheesy-acting jobs in years past flew out the window. This was, in my mind, their FIRST film. This put them both on the map.
Bravo to the writers, directors and the actors. All did a great job and everyone, even Randy Quaid, looked like they've been riding horses their whole lives. Amazing job. I was one of "those" that thought the hype was too much for this movie - even though I hadn't seen it - but now after seeing it - I agree with the hype. It pushes the envelope and will definitely be a classic for years to come.