Beautiful

Rating: 10/10 (15 March 2006)

The most beautiful film I have seen in my life (admittedly limited at 16 years but...), Brokeback Mountain left me sobbing and haunted me for days. I am surprised at the number of people who found the homosexuality an issue, but then maybe that's because I grew up in Brighton...for me this was a tragic love story, all the more tragic because it was forbidden. I found the emotional intensity of the film almost overwhelming and completely believable, and it left me feeling as bruised as the characters.
The soundtrack complemented the haunting and despondent atmosphere of the film perfectly (I believe that a film cannot be brilliant without an excellent soundtrack), and I am hopelessly trying to have enough money to buy it, so I can relive the movie. The actors were perfectly suited to their characters (not to mention that Jake and Heath are very cute!), and their emotions transfered brilliantly onto the screen. I also thought that the supporting roles of the wives were excellently acted, and added a real depth to the movie. This has to be one of the best films of all time, and I am anxiously awaiting the release of the DVD. I hope that everyone can get as much enjoyment from it as I did :)