Great movie and I don't care if it is about gay cowboys.

Rating: 7/10 (18 April 2006)

BROKEBACK MOUNTIAN is a great film and even though it has been made fun of by some (even in the film industry) , it is a heartfelt film from start to finish. It tells the story of 2 sheep herders who have an affair that spans over 20 years. They meet at the place they originally met, Brokeback Mountian, and have their dalliance every so often even though they both marry two attractive girls and settle down with children. The story is simple really, but Ang Lee directs with a softness and tenderness that is both poignant and sad. I felt sad for these two that don't seem to connect with anyone;including their wives. Heath Ledger is especially good as Innis. He's got the walk, talk and mannerisms that I would expect a cowboy to have. Jake Gyllenhall is good, too as Innis' "friend". The film is not boring or dull but a fascinating character study of lonely people in lonely places that few fear to tread. This was a close second to CRASH of the choices that we had. BROKEBACK MOUNTIAN-**** out of 4.