The Magic of Brokeback Mountain

Rating: 10/10 (2 May 2006)

It is very rare that a film comes into the cinema and touches the hearts of all who watch it. Brokeback Mountain is probably the only film that has been able to achieve this. The film is a typical love story, but with the twist. It is so much more than the "gay cowboy flick" it was hyped up to be.
The story is a fantastic tribute to the trials of love over time. Both Jake and Heath play the roles perfectly. They were so convincing. And they have changed the views of so many people on homosexuality. If anything, this only adds to the triumph of Brokeback Mountain. But the main triumph is the tragedy and the power of this unique film.
Having read the story, I was worried that the film may turn out to be a flop. How wrong I was. The film hit me like a ton of bricks. Even now I can't think of the tragic end of the film without tears coming to my eyes. It made nearly everyone in the cinema cry. You just care so much about the characters and the tragedy just makes it all seem so real.
To finish, I think that Brokeback Mountain is the best love story ever written. It is a triumph and a landmark film. The tender story, sweeping romance and dramatic scenery, as well as the tragic finale all add to the success of this cinematic masterpiece that has to be seen to be believed.