Tests the state of your Heart & Soul

Rating: 10/10 (1 January 2006)

I agree with BROKEBACK MOUNTAIN as a choice for best film. It's the only one this year I've seen twice. Besides the powerful story, great acting and cinematography I think it's a test of the state of the viewer's heart and soul. Most negative (as well as vicious) reviews have come from people who have not seen the film - makes you wonder about the darkness in their lives.By faithfully following the short story Ang Lee forces the viewer to "do the work" in their own hearts and minds.Thus it is a litmus test as to the state of one's soul.This is what great literature is meant to do and what cinema has generally lost, which may be responsible for the decrease in the box office receipts over the last few years.People are yearning to have their souls touched and this film certainly accomplishes that!