Emotional, complex and mature. A favorable depiction of the issue that raises moral questions upon the issue itself. For the mature audience only.

Rating: Null/10 (24 March 2016)

Original Score: 4/4, Movie: ***** (5/5), Quality: *** (3/5).
Note: This film is BANNED in Malaysia. I saw a legalized DVD copy in my school library that was approved by the government for EDUCATIONAL purposes. And by good reason I had a chance to witness the film, so came this review.
I never did know Ang Lee's iconic film Brokeback Mountain (2005), up till the point I came across it through knowledge of his other film that he would direct years after he made the one that this review is all about. That film is Life Of Pi (2012). Of course, I liked and admired Life of Pi (2012) even more so. But since Brokeback Mountain is a film that is forbidden in our country of Malaysia, I never did get a chance to watch it myself. And not even through the internet streaming sites or torrent downloads would I accept the opportunity to analyze it.
Somehow, something changed. That change (As mentioned above) is preceded with the change of heart about adult movies. I wouldn't watch an R rated movie for it's explicit content, and therefore I have always evaded any R rated movies. Becoming a movie reviewer myself changed that, and so I did not hesitate upon this opportunity to witness the film for myself. As I have my own views upon the particular issue that the film is trying to talk about as well.
From the fictional short story that came from the imagination of Annie Prolux and the adaptation of the story by screenwriters Diana Ossana and Larry McMurtry, the film is a emotional and acting powerhouse that expresses the story of the forbidden relationship between two cowboys that grew from their friendship. Which began from them working together as sheep herders up on the mountain known as "Brokeback Mountain". These two people, who's names are Jack Twist (Actor: Jake Gyllenhaal) and Ennis Del Mar (Actor: Heath Ledger), are involved in a awkward and restricted relationship that is something which the society detest, hate and discriminate. Because it is not something of human nature and it could bring, not just discrimination, but also harm to both normal human beings as well as people who are like the two of them too. That being said, due to the fact that these acts can cause the spread of diseases and also harm other human beings. Which is one of the major reasons that us normal human beings reject, and some would choose to execute, these "Unnatural" humans. And it's not just men, there's women too.
I disagree with such acts. Both homosexuality acts and the act of execution. As a vegetarian myself, I'll never agree with ending any lives of sentient beings by my own actions or any other physical actions of human beings themselves. Even though there are people who are either gay or lesbian out there, there is no reason to end their lives through capital punishment or execution. Instead, what we could do is to accept them, however keeping them out of harm's way as well as out of harming others. Everyone has their own right to make their own decisions, let us make the right ones and not the wrong ones, in which the wrong ones would bring disbenefit to both ourselves and others as well. At least that's how I see such things anyway.
What's your decision upon this movie? That's entirely up to you to decide. I did tell you my decision, didn't I? Even though it was only one single complete viewing of the film, it is still a favorable depiction with the purpose of raising moral questions about the sensitive issues of homosexuality. Unlike certain other films with the usage of certain "Elements" (Not necessarily sensitive ones) for entertainment values instead. This one isn't something of entertainment value, but of some educational value. It focuses a magnified look into a powerful story indeed, and it can change many audiences perspective upon such issues with it's powerful performances by it's cast, strengthened by emotion and it's music that accompanies the sequences. But it isn't for everyone, and somehow it's impact upon it's audiences depends entirely upon the individual's views and how they choose to view it.
In terms of the detail of the performances and the story, I will say no more. In the meantime, for Malaysian audiences, as mentioned above, the film remains inaccessible in legitimate ways. But perhaps the short story is. A better way would be to read up the synopsis of the film on Wikipedia instead. This might tell you something, but are you willing to explore the film? That's entirely up to you. For international audiences, it's worth a look for mature audiences. Again, how they would choose to view the film is entirely up to them. Let it raise some moral values and teach you something, and not offend you.