The Best Film of '05

Rating: 10/10 (17 December 2005)

I feel compelled to write this review because this was a film that I hyped up more than any other film this year. I bought the book, watched the trailer at least once a day, bought the score, and read every review that came out. So, how can this film possibly meet my expectations?
Because it's a near perfect cinematic experience. Last year we were wowed by Million Dollar Baby, which in 50 years will be considered an American classic, and the same is going to happen with BROKEBACK MOUNTAIN. This is a film with so much emotional depth that you can barely even breath. The relationship between Ennis and Jack is the most accurate portrayal of what it is like to be gay in the Midwest. Taking place in Wyoming and Texas, there is no way to get rid of the fear that these two characters could get into a lot of trouble.
Heath Ledger, Jake Gyllenhaal, and Michelle Williams give some of the best performances ever seen in film and anyone who says otherwise probably hasn't seen enough movies to know what good acting is (and they probably have no idea what bad acting is either).
Two other elements, the cinematography and the musical score, are gorgeous as well. These two go hand and hand and they both do a great job at augmenting the emotional impact of the movie.
I can't recommend this film more.