Amazing

Rating: 10/10 (31 December 2005)

This a a great return to form for Ang Lee after the action extravaganzas of crouching tiger and the hulk, and a welcome return at that. The script, acting, cinematography and the mature approach as to which its unnecessarily controversial subject matter is tackled are all perfect. its just such a shame that the subject matter will put so many people off going to see this movie. But then again those choosing not to go and see it simply based on the subject matter would obviously choose to take their moral high ground and criticise based on that. So maybe its best they go see Narnia instead...
Heath Ledger in his first real break through performance shows that he is an actor way beyond my expectations and surely on his way to greatness. Jake Gyllenhaal is also extremely endearing as the more sympathetic of the two. Both Anne Hathaway and Michelle Williams put in fine supporting performances and should hopefully be able to leave their princess diaries/Dawson's creek past behind them and move on successfully to more challenging and adult roles.
Overall one of the best films that I have seen this year, a must for any true film fan.
Go to www.guardian.co.uk and read their 'Way Out West' article on gay cowboys, its very interesting :)