Loved this movie

Rating: 9/10 (15 January 2006)

This film has some excellent acting by Heath Ledger, in particular.
I've been to Wyoming...twice.. and he acts just like a Wyoming ranch hand....silent, serious, kind of mumbling when he responds to you.
The story of this impossible love between these two young men is one that could really happen. There are men who can not live with being attracted to another man.Yet, they have to keep it a secret. It will torment them as Ennis was tormented by it. Men who would certainly not want it to get out...for fear of reprisals from society.
Heath's performance has already won him some acting awards. I hope it brings an Oscar to him. His acting is from the gut. You can feel the ache in his soul.
The film also has spectacular scenery thanks to the cinematographer. Just beautiful. I see it was filmed in Alberta, Canada...but believe me it looks like the area in northern Wyoming. A beauty that hits your soul and stays with you. Like the scenery..this film will stay with you a long time.
If you have an open mind, and like well written stories with good acting...then you will enjoy everything about Brokeback Mountain.