Brokeback - compelling, inspiring

Rating: 10/10 (9 January 2006)

Brokeback Mountain is one of the most refreshing tales told in the past decade. Amidst a world of the trite and overrated, Brokeback steps beside itself and delivers an awe-inspiring tale of love and the consequences we endure.
Jake Gyllenhaal and Heath Ledger give some of the most honest, brave performances that we have seen in a long time. To take such a chance and exposing themselves emotionally and stretching as only actors of high respectability can, these two men should be commended for their efforts.
Brokeback will make the coldest heart turn warm as it follows the tale of two cowboys and their relationship over twenty years. Ang Lee's direction is beautiful as it never settles too long on any scene to let the audience feel the world never stops for any single person.
The final scene between Gyllenhaal and Ledger is that of the greats, truly gut-wrenching and perfectly performed. Gyllenhaal and Ledger have truly matured to movie stardom.
Everyone should see this film as it will open up the eyes of the general public to see love for what it truly is, a special entity between any people.