new American love classic

Rating: 10/10 (21 December 2005)

I'm not big into love stories or cinematic "weepies", but this film is definitely an exception to the rule. The movie demands an emotional response from its audience. It is comical, touching, haunting, and ultimately heart breaking. Beaufifully shot and directed by Ang Lee, the movie relies on none of the usual melodrama traditionally found in romantic movies. The acting is amazing, especially from Heath Ledger and Michelle Williams, as his suffering wife. Randy Quaid is also a welcome surprise, as I loved him so much in another Larry McMurty written film the The Last Picture Show. Excellent film for anyone, whether your gay or straight, but have felt the pain of love.