Amazing Performances...see it just for those

Rating: 9/10 (4 January 2006)

**very minor spoilers*** This movie was great, although not without flaws. It has sometimes weird cuts, a sense of unfinished business, and no clear conclusions.
BUT, it has some amazing performances and portrays the characters as multi-faceted, believable, and regardless of your orientation, it makes you feel compassion for these tragic beings.
I'm gonna give you my opinion like this: I'm a 24 yr old gay dude, but this story is really made for a straight audience. I mean, there's no real sex, or saucy scenes. Each moment of gay "lust" or "passion" has a deeper entendre: when they first hook up, the desperation of both its characters, the second time they meet, the ferociousness of the build up and longing (especially Ennis) and that look on Michelle Williams's eyes is ....perfect. I would say her and Heath really give the film it's weight because they both portray the characters so well, it pulls you on both sides.
But regardless of my thoughts, check it out. It'll make you think a bit. any movie that does that in today's world...is worth watching.
I think the subtle nature of this movie is similar to A History of Violence, another great movie which is prob this movie's biggest competition.
Check it out.