A nemesis of love

Rating: 10/10 (26 January 2006)

The film has been a revelation to watch and the book had been a magical treat to read in the past. Ang Lee has produced a masterpiece that ought to be put amongst the best movies ever made. The subject is definitely a contributing factor considering that portrayal of the two gay men has been exceptional and non judgemental, which is usually the case on US movies and gay roles -was there a kiss in Philadelphia? Despite this the movie is stylistically and technically brilliant, inspiring and inspired. The pace was established immediately and sustained throughout allowing for a most comfortable journey in the lives of the two heroes. Gay love story or not the movie delivers a poignant representation of true love - "a force of nature" - very cleverly employed as the tag line.... The complex emotions of the characters are presented with clarity and unbiased to allow them to have their own. It is hard not to sympathise with everyone but for the society that geared the sequence of actions and events in the lives of these mid-westerners.
A utter visual delight that becomes an imparting experience lingering in ones thoughts with an extraordinary warmth.
A must see!