The most profound movie of out time

Rating: 10/10 (13 May 2006)

Seeing this movie can change lives. It can open up eyes to love; whether between a man/man, woman/man, woman/woman. Love is the highest of all and this movie shows that love, no matter what form it takes, is what we all search for in our lives. The characters Jack and Ennis bring to life the deepest love that can be had between two people but as love often goes, is not able to live up to it's fullest potential. Because of the time they live in, the cultural stereotypes, Jack and Ennis have to live with the emptiness of not being able to have each other completely. This feeling has been felt between lovers from the beginning of mankind, but in our culture, homophobia makes it even more pronounced and painful. It was hard not to shed tears during the movie for the pain that unrequited love can bring, not just for Jack and Ennis but for the wives who had the unfortunate luck to fall in love with them and the children who didn't understand what they were sensing. No one came out a winner.
The beautiful scenery, the score, the incredible actors, all bring life to this story; but Jake and Heath give performances that will forever burn in my mind. I will never forget this movie, how it made me open up my eyes to how love really is; beautiful but painful, tender yet frightening, fulfilling yet leaving you starving and twice as painful for anyone who isn't considered "normal". I pray this movie answers questions for people who wonder if "all" love is God given, no matter what form it takes.