Average "Forbidden-Love" Story ...

Rating: Null/10 (7 December 2006)

There was nothing particularly remarkable about this movie. If you take out the novelty of the same-gender love aspect (pretend we're dealing with a male-female situation), there was nothing exceptional about the story.
Admittedly, the casting and acting were both good - Jake Gyllenhaal works well as a quirky, outgoing and impulsive character. Heath Ledger comes across as a perfect iconic image of a cowboy - in mannerisms, vocal tone, and reservedness. Because he personified the role of a young cowboy so well, it was easy to be immediately interested in his character.
However - outside of the good acting, this seemed like a standard 'forbidden-love' type story. It plays out known, slow themes. The setup is basic: two people find themselves drawn to each other while working in a remote location, yet go back to their conventional lives (and the story progresses from there).
It just wasn't that interesting. See it if you're intrigued by the novelty aspect, but pass otherwise.