A love story above all

Rating: 10/10 (25 February 2006)

Where does one start? With the beautiful Wyoming mountain scenery? With the beautiful Jake Gyllenhaal? With the desperate plight of 2 gay men in a society that will ill judge them if they are true to themselves? Ang Lee has produced a cinematic masterpiece which is as thought provoking as it is beautifully shot. The two principle characters share a passionate and loving summer together on a mountain, protecting a herd of sheep. That tranquil and beautiful experience is about to be shattered, however, as they return from the mountain to the reality of a homophobic society that is just not ready to condone their love for one another. This is not just a gay movie, it is a study of relationships and how they both restrain us and allow us to flourish.