In summary.

Rating: 7/10 (22 May 2006)

Like many people I wanted to see Brokeback Mountain to make my own opinion about a film that seems to have gathered much thought in the run up to its release. The backdrop to the film was simply stunning, and in my opinion, one of the highlights. The storyline was again, in my opinion only, weak. I do feel it has been greeted with such warmth and controversy due to a general thirst; we seldom get to see films that are "obviously" set to a gay theme.
In hindsight a tad to long, very beautiful and at times moving. The guy behind me was in floods of tears, though I think that was more about him than the film. Now Beeches. Now that made me cry. Or Torch Song Trilogy or even Ben Hur. (Yes that did have a gay theme, but like most you have to watch for it) So maybe Brokeback Mountain was not so cutting edge after all.
In summary. Not worth the hype it has been given but a great film regardless