A Different Look

Rating: 10/10 (23 January 2006)

"Brokeback Mountain" gives us a different look at homosexuality and same-gender love from the mainstream media. Homosexuality has broken into the mainstream by way of shows such as "Will & Grace" and "Queer Eye For the Straight Guy." These views show people that are open to their homosexuality, are comfortable with their feelings, and embrace who they are. "Brokeback Mountain" shows a much different view. These men are not comfortable with how they feel. They look and behave as they "should" in public while they feel an incredible attraction to each other in private. This struggle makes the story incredibly tragic, not only for the lovers, but for everyone else in their lives.