Sweeping Mountains.

Rating: 9/10 (9 December 2005)

From this movie on Hollywood need not worry about the subject matters that concerns homosexuality.
Everyone will be familiar with this lushly beautiful story in a month or two.This truly is the most heartbreaking and emotionally touching film told straight from the heart.It will make you cry , that is guaranteed.It has moments that only classics have.It is first and foremost a love story , not a sex movie , it does not contain any graphic sexuality, it is not shot in that way either.It is just a passion that emerges between two human beings.Not knowing what it is,a misunderstood ,unthinkable ,uncompromising love between two characters explored to the depths.It is the very definition of love.You don't know you're in love but you can feel.There is no difference whether your love is for the same sex or opposite sex.
It's aching beauty will blow you away.The photography , the setting is just spellbinding.
I was already looking forward to this film since I caught the preview.This is the reason why we go to the movies and Hollywood remains at the top of the world in the film-making category.
This a piece of art that will wipe you out.It will strike you right at the heart with a conclusion that you will not be able to wash your tears off.
It has performances that define Oscar contenders.The two leads just bring the characters to life.Its supporting actors completes the whole story.
Ang Lee had this film in his mind long before he was making The HULK,and now I understand why.He presented a film with heartwarming, heartbreaking ,tear-jerking beauty.He just proved he is one of the most artistic filmmakers existing.He completes the film with his vision ,with his imagination.He never once let you feel that he is afraid of the films subject matter and he handles the whole thing with ease.He is the essence of this film along with the performances.I just hope Heath Ledger gets what he deserves and that is an Award.
This was overall the most touching love story I've ever witnessed, made even more mesmerizing by its settings and its lush beauty.It ranks in the heights of CASABLANCA.This is a Hollywood classic.A tremendous masterwork of art.And it is not for audiences who don't enjoy slow,artistic works.This is a film for aspiring filmmakers, who want to be artistic.