A melancholy story.

Rating: 4/10 (13 February 2015)

This is a melancholy story about two young men who were hired to work on a ranch in the Wyoming mountains. During their time there, they have developed a special bond which ultimately leads to a romantic love affair.
This movie is full of passion and ecstasy as Jake Gyllenhaal and Heath Ledger movingly portrays in certain scenes. Their unorthodox relationship showcase each of their desires and vulnerabilities and there is an ounce of suspense when their relationship is hidden from those around them, including their wives.
Aside from the secret love affair, the plot is mostly slow and doesn't gain much traction. The supporting characters, particular that of Michelle Williams and Anne Hathaway, weren't much emphasized in the movie, cinematography was mediocre, overall character chemistry was lacking and the acting was pretty average. I also couldn't understand much of Ledger's mumbling of his Ennis character, as if he is trying too hard on his cowboy accent.
Overall, with it's melancholy setting and lack of any redeeming moments, it's a pretty depressing film.
Grade D