The Courage to Follow Your Heart

Rating: 10/10 (28 December 2005)

This movie has gotten under my skin more than any other has for quite a long time. I believe that people who never would have imagined themselves relating to "gay cowboys" will find themselves deeply identifying with the challenges that Ennis (Heath Ledger) and Jack (Jake Gyllenhall) face in this story. Of course it is a story of forbidden love, and as such, it is very powerful. But it also speaks to anyone who has been surprised by something they have found life-altering and profoundly meaningful. It's about mustering the courage to enrich your life by pursuing these things, and it's about what can happen if you can't bring yourself to do so. On that level, I think it's an incredibly universal story. Regardless of your sexual orientation or beliefs, you should challenge yourself to see this movie.