The movie that should have won best picture

Rating: 7/10 (8 November 2019)

Brokeback Mountain stars Jake Gyllenhaal and Heath Ledger who play two cowboys who begin a relationship together and try to keep it a secret for many years. I feel uncomfortable reviewing this because even if you haven't seen the movie you should know what's it about. And if I'm going to be completely honest with everyone, I liked this movie. It may have not been my favorite movie or made it into my top 10, but I enjoyed it nonetheless. I also feel uncomfortable reviewing this because if you have the courage to admit that you like Brokeback Mountain people automatically assume that you're gay. You don't have to be gay to enjoy this movie and just because you like this movie doesn't make you gay either. And also, there's no law that says that either. And I'm still not going to change my opinion of Brokeback Mountain if someone says I'm gay for liking this movie. I think one of the reasons people are so hesitant on seeing Brokeback Mountain is the plot, but if you look between the lines, it's actually a good movie. But say what you will about Brokeback Mountain, there are some beautiful locations here. I may not appreciate the movie, but I can appreciate the beauty and nature this film has to offer. I felt really uncomfortable watching it, but when the movie cuts to some nature shots I felt at peace and relaxed. This was the film that was robbed of best picture and instead went to Crash. And that's another thing I want to bring up. Even though it may not be the movie for me, I still think it should've won best picture. Where Brokeback Mountain lacks in the film plot makes up for its beautiful directing, cinematography, and sound editing that should be a perfect combination to earn this a best picture win. So overall, as much as I liked this movie, it just wasn't for me, but that still doesn't mean that you shouldn't check this out. Just ignore the plot and accept it for what it is.