One of the best of the year

Rating: 10/10 (16 December 2005)

Prior to this movie I thought Philip Seymour Hoffman was a shoo-in for a Best Actor Oscar, but after watching Heath Ledger I am not so sure. His was a wonderfully nuanced performance in a great movie. An adult movie with adult themes, for an adult audience. What a rarity these days. I only wish they would make more movies that discuss serious issues with great casts. Unless you find the general theme of the movie offensive, I urge you to see this picture, perhaps the best picture of 2005?? The cinematography was gorgeous, and the interplay between Ledger and Gyllenhaal was first rate. First rate directing by Ang Lee. Everybody connected with the film merits kudos