A great, true film

Rating: 10/10 (8 January 2006)

This is one of the best movies I have ever seen, hands down. This is one of only a handful of films in my life that has ever stayed with me emotionally for days after I have seen it. I do have two problems with reviews I have read. I am a 32 year-old gay male, though not out of the closet, even now totally. I have a problem with reviews I see from hatemongers who only want to continue to mistreat gay people, and I have a problem with many, I think young, gay people who review the show and are disappointed that the characters don't set up house together. Trust me younglings, you cannot imagine the intolerance that existed for us, even still today in many places, but in the early 90s it was like that virtually everywhere in the U.S. You kept your sexuality private because you were afraid you would be murdered or live a life with even more daily harassment than you already had. So, sorry, no gay dances in this film, and to the intolerant I can only say, just imagine if the tables were turned and you were "suppose" to be gay; imagine how hard that would be for you. Oscars are deserved for this film, but I fear it may not get it because many are still not understanding or tolerant even until this day. Great western scenes and kudos for showing the true hardship for Michelle Williams' character's situation also; she was great and we have to have sympathy for women who are forced into situations like this by our society. Everyone....see the film now - you will be glad you did. Unfortunately, I have been in love with a guy from my college days for many years now, but he says because of society we cant be together, and he is as we speak planning to marry a woman in order to fit in. Sadly, I have ended the relationship - I will not have an affair with a married man.