Overwhelmingly emotional

Rating: 9/10 (11 December 2006)

I've always been the type of person to feel embarrassed or awkward for a character in a movie and can't bear to watch that particular scene in its entirety. There are awkward moments because some of the scenes are very raw and bold. I for one felt that it was quite necessary in order to capture an audience's attention. You sense a sudden jolt that tells you something powerful will happen. It opens your eyes to a broader spectrum of love and what it would, should, might or even is meaning to someone. There is no secret that this movie is about a secret love affair between 2 married men. What I was surprised to see was the very emotional draw between Ennis & Jack (an I'm not talking about the kissing). What an effort it must have been for the two actors to accomplish those scenes. After awhile you start to feel like they're two teenagers so in love that they've lost absolute control. I think that's why I felt very heart-broken for them. I found myself hoping that they would end up together in the end. Whether one believes that it's right or wrong, I felt that I needed to view it with complete respect for not only the characters in the story, but for those who struggle with the same heartaches in life. In the end, everyone wants and needs love in their life to feel that they've lived. That's how I felt after watching this movie.