"Astounding and...Astounded!"

Rating: 10/10 (4 February 2006)

First and foremost, let me get my opinion of 'Brokeback Mountain' out of the way before I write what is really on my mind. I am a 25 year old, heterosexual woman and have not been as deeply moved, touched and wow'd by a film as much as this one. My boyfriend feels the same, as do many of our friends. I was raised spiritually and ethically with a strong belief in Jesus Christ, and, respect for the religious beliefs and constructive opinions of others. I stress the terms "respect" and "constructive opinions". For the most part, although I do appreciate that IMDb/Yahoo affords individuals the right to express their views on films, I am absolutely disgusted and appalled by the endless spewing of personal prejudice and evil ridicule "some" reviewers on this site, and others, have perpetrated. This small group of people (if you notice, most of the individuals grading this film an "F" or "0" have the exact same writing style, typical bad grammar and as much understanding of 'Brokeback Mountain' as they've seen in television commercials or heard through the media) have taken it upon themselves, not to review a "film", but, to express their ignorant, uneducated opinions and absolute hatred of a singular group of people to the masses. It's interesting that we tend to hate and be repulsed by the one thing we fear most in ourselves. Food for thought. The films impact speaks for itself. 'Brokeback Mountain' has already averaged nearly 90 million dollars world-wide, has continually placed in the top 10 for the past 7 weeks, has been viewed by the President of the United States (who actually sat through and watched it in its entirety) has won over 48 different awards and is nominated for 8 Academy Awards. That, I would surmise, is 'review' enough. And that 'review' is from the majority of North American film goers. Am I a 'Brokeback' fan? Definitely. The movie is thought provoking, awe inspiring and breathtaking in its simplicity. I would strongly urge anyone who has the slightest interest in seeing this film to do so, if not only for the curiosity, but, for the amazing experience this film is, if you allow it to be. It does help, mind you, that you have an education. There is some serious metaphoric symbolism throughout the film. That probably explains why all the "F" and "0" individuals here on IMDb/Yahoo just didn't get it. Not the film. The education. See you at the Oscars Brokeback.