Breathtakingly Beautiful--It Will Leave You Inspired

Rating: 10/10 (2 January 2006)

This movie has been on my mind since I saw it. I can't get the longing of the characters out of my head. I truly wanted these characters to be together. I truly felt for these characters as well. I am not gay, but I have felt this type of pain while loving a man that I cannot be with. Due to pressures of family, friends, and society, I too chose not to pursue my one true love and passion. I definitely have identified with the characters in that way. I can only imagine what it would be like to be in the situation the characters were in while gay in those times. Living a life of turmoil and not doing anything about it because of society's pressures must be so terrible to say the least.
This was a gut-wrenching movie between two characters that long to be with one another. Although I don't condone cheating, I do however understand why they did it. It is just a movie after-all. The acting was remarkable. Everyone in the film captured each character perfectly. Heath Ledger definitely captured Ennis. Jake did wonderfully as well. The scenery was breathtaking. I felt each characters pain. I can only hope that come Golden Globe and Oscar time, that this movie is recognized the way it should be.
The love scenes were tasteful and only used to convey to the audience the characters feelings. They weren't over-the-top or graphic and were used sparingly. Most HETEROSEXUAL love-scenes are way too graphic and show way too much. They usually focus on the woman and show way too much! It was nice to see the "jist" and not have to see naked bodies.
Also, I am from Middle America--Minnesota. This movie was only in 4 theaters in all of Minnesota and I am proud to say that the showing I went to was sold out! It is good to see that so many people are open to see a movie that isn't mainstream and IS different. I hope that we continue to move forward. Go see this movie. It will leave you moved, touched, and inspired. I will definitely see this movie again and I am betting that I will like it even more.