It tears me to pieces just writing this review

Rating: 5/10 (13 April 2008)

After hearing that Heath Ledger had sadly died I decided I better watch this movie because all I have heard is non stop praise for it. I got hyped up and of course I was disappointed. The idea was terrific and original, the cinematography and music score were beautiful and the acting was amazing. Heath Ledger deserved that Oscar by far for this movie. Sad that he didn't and can't win one now and for a while I though Jake Gylennhall couldn't act. Boy was I wrong. He was amazing and truly put heart into his character. However, the thing that brought this movie down was the story. I did hear this was based on a short story and it feels like Ang Lee took the story and padded it out and instead of throwing in some new twists to make it interesting he has the characters just looking at each other. I also heard the wives weren't in the story so I guess there was an attempt at it but for most of the time all they do is sit there looking suspicious at their husbands. I really think if you can stand slow movies then see this but otherwise don't bother. I salute you Heath Ledger!