A great movie

Rating: 9/10 (19 January 2006)

This movie haunts and stays with you because a lot of the heartache could of been avoided. Ennis and Jack are opposites.Ennis has closed of his emotions and always needs to be in control.Jack is more outgoing, a dreamer. I believe that Jack had prior experience with other men but that it was the first time that Ennis had ever been with a man.When Jack made his move on Ennis he probably expected either one of two reactions :for Ennis to punch him or to go along with it.Jack knew that Ennis would never tell anyone else about it whatever happened between them.I think that Ennis got to Jack both fisically and spiritually.They complemented each other.That's why it was so hard for them when the job was over.It isn't everyday that you find your soul mate,that one person that gets who you are and loves you anyway,warts and all. Ennis has always been haunted by the childhood memory of that man's violent death because of his sexual preference.Makes me wonder if he might of given Jack's idea of a ranch a chance if he had never witnessed that.As for Jack death; I do believe he died violently and not in an accident like his wife said.Jack liked men and even though he loved Ennis he needed that physical connection with another man and like he said "once or twice a year was not enough for him."I don't believe he would of slept around if he had Ennis fully in his life. Jack was probably discovered in the end with either the neighbor or a male whore and got killed for it.His wife's family covered it up to save their reputation and family name since they came from money.If Jack had not died would he of met Ennis up at brokeback mountain again? I do not know .Maybe. Their relationship being in limbo for 20 years had taken their toll on them.Jack's laughter and dreams had slowly drained out of him during this time.I think he was finally facing the truth that those stolen moments were all Ennis would ever allow for them to have together.As for them never saying "I love you" to each other didn't matter.Their actions said it for them. If Ennis had ever said it he would have to admit that he was head over heels in love with Jack ,something he didn't want to admit to himself.As for Jack; He didn't say it because he knew Ennis would not accept it of him and would back away from what they had. Ennis inability to face up to his feelings and take a chance is what makes him such a tragic figure,he cheated himself and Jack out of a life together.!!IT'S NOT THE QUANTITY OF LIFE BUT THE QUALITY OF LIFE THAT MAKES IT WORTH LIVING!! If you loved this movie but would like to see something with a happier ending, try: BIG EDEN,MAURICE, and LATTER DAYS. Brokeback mountain is beautiful but tragic,bring a box of tissues.