tear-jerkin scene

Rating: 10/10 (8 August 2006)

I was taken with Heath Ledger's performance after the end of the first summer together. The "strong front" and subsequent personal "downfall," caught the essence of every relationship--no matter the sexual preferences.
I put off seeing this movie for one reason only...no one I know nearby would watch it with me and/or I was uncertain how they would accept the content. Knowing the actors and the premise of the film, I knew it would be exceptional. It was so well done, so heartfelt and poetic. I only hope others will see it. I anticipated and understood it as a story of love as well as understanding of bigotry.
I'm a middle-class mom of four boys, born/raised in MO; never had any true contact with gays/lesbians (that I know of,) but, found this to be a story all can connect with and appreciate the performances.