The Power / The Realisations

Rating: 10/10 (1 February 2006)

Ennis averts his eyes and hunches over to avoid saying what he feels, in addition to the visual communication there is a vast array of subplots and realisations. The most effecting to me is the fact that Ennis avoided 'shacking' up with Jack due to it being the perceived "wrong thing to do" however the moment where you realise that it is in fact Jack's parents ranch which Jack wanted to share with Ennis and Jack's parents did actually know he was gay and kept expecting someone to come back with him. That to me would be the most hard hitting realisation for Ennis that he missed this opportunity for happiness in what I am sure would have been a beautiful existence on the ranch supported by in the very least Jack's mother.
It is not often that a film comes along where you think about it for days and the sadness not only makes you cry but you cannot help but feel there is a lesson in it for all of us. At every fork in the road look down both paths, there is always a chance you can be happier. You never know. But remember "Love Is A Force Of Nature" believe in it.
Never have I been emotionally effected by a film in my 30 years. And I don't think I will be for many many years if ever. The day after seeing the movie and then buying the soundtrack and book I still feel there is a message I have not gotten from the film. From tears to happiness every hour is precious.
Although I am in a happy relationship with a beautiful man this film makes me think of those missed opportunities I have had in my life. Opportunities that if presented again I will never just brush to the side.