It's very difficult for a fast-food lover to appreciate slowly-cooked delicacy

Rating: 10/10 (8 February 2006)

I think this movie is one of the greatest ever produced.
Some people complained that they were bored to death due to its slow pace and lack of dialog. My response is that it's very difficult for a fast-food lover to appreciate slowly-cooked delicacy.
You have to see this movie not only with your eyes, ears, but also with your heart. Paying attention to details will help you appreciate the purpose of each scene which might seem unnecessary.
For instance, there are two scenes about Ennis's two little daughters. When Ennis comes home one day, Alma asks him to take care of the sick baby. While he is trying to pacify the crying baby in a small and dark bed-room, the elder daughter comes to hold his leg and cries loudly.
Another scene is that Ennis takes his two daughters to the grocery store and hands them over to Alma who is working there in front of a cash register. The elder daughter makes a mess by accident that embarrasses Alma.
Ang Lee portrays a young man who is loaded with family burden. The dull family life is the reality in contrast to the carefree dream-like life Ennis and Jack share in a secluded beautiful mountain.
Unfulfilled love is always beautiful as it never gets eroded by the crude reality.
If you have a sensitive mind, don't miss BBM which will leave room for you to interpret. It is a thought-provoking film rarely found in Hollywood.