Awesome in every way.......

Rating: 10/10 (8 January 2006)

I see (and have seen) probably hundreds of movies, but few touch the heart as Brokeback Mountain does. On the surface it is the story of two men who meet and fall in love. Fair enough, but the story and direction of Ang Lee draw you in and you find yourself actually wanting for these two guys to live out their lives together, even if conventional society at the time says they must keep it a secret. This is a movie that will haunt you long after you have left the theater. You will never forget the tenderness and emotions that make this such a wonderful film; all of the actors are first rate. As for the leads, I could not imagine any other young Hollywood men who could have played these parts as well as Heath and Jake - both were a revelation in their respective character. Other points of excellence include the story, cinematography and especially, the soundtrack which was incredible all by itself. A definite must-see for those to whom film is an art, as well as entertainment.
edited to add: I saw the movie again yesterday and it was even better on a second viewing. Even though I already knew what happens, the tears flowed almost constantly, and I found myself hearing and seeing aspects that I overlooked the first time. I can't put this into words, but I was more touched and more drawn to the characters on my second visit. Apparently I am not alone in my reaction - there are many others who are saying much the same thing. I can't say that I understand this obsession(?) with a movie, but I accept it.