Unforegettable

Rating: 10/10 (23 March 2006)

There is no way to put into words my feelings about this film--hope, horror, understanding, depression, isolation...The list could go on and on forever. This is not just about a pair of gay cowboys who turn into long term lovers, because it covers facets (money, power, bad in-laws, abusive fathers, abandonment) of many relationships and standards in society. The true themes seem to be poverty and isolation. Regardless of one's personal views and fears, homosexuality has existed since the beginning of time, and it is unlikely that anyone willingly makes that choice. It must be horrible running around in life AC when 90% of the rest of the population is DC. I am a conservative, southern, Christian, straight white male and I believe that it is time for respect and tolerance on this issue.
As for the Academy Awards, they must have bowed to peer pressure granting Best Picture honors to Crash. The incomparable Heath Ledger and Jake Gyllenhall will likely be granted Oscars for later work in lieu of what happened here. They really belted out their roles with sensitivity that grabbed the audience in their seats. These may end up being the two greatest "male" roles in motion picture history. Heath and Jake could melt paint off the walls in this one. I felt a little worse for the Jack Twist character? Could anyone see Tom Cruise or Brad Pitt even attempting this? FAT CHANCE
For the record, this movie is NOT pornographic, but it certainly gets its point across. Some viewers may wish to get popcorn during the infamous "tent scene." While not family entertainment for kids under 12, Brokeback's release is perfectly timed in history and handles the issues with compassion and understanding.
(SPOILERS) The best thing about the whole movie is the ending, leaving the viewers wondering what really happened to Jack Twist (murder or accident). Could it be that Jack faked his death to escape his wife's family and catch up with Ennis later? providing for a sequel "Return to Brokeback Mountain?"
10 out of 10 Stars