Really comes through at the end

Rating: 10/10 (7 November 2005)

I had some friends complain, "too long" or "not enough happens" but the film has such a hypnotic rhythm that one really becomes entranced by it. (It reminded me of the "Ice Storm" in that respect.) Like all other posters have said, Heath Ledger does a REMAKABLE job and is a show in for an Oscar nomination. Especially as the "older" Ennis, he just inhabits the character in every bone and sinew of his being.
What I especially loved about the film (NOT A SPOILER)is by the end of the movie, the viewer GETS IT that these two guys loved each other. It's portrayed so purely and cinematically and without dialogue (which is one of Ang Lee's greatest strengths). This moment for me transcended gender and sexuality - which is what the movie is about - LOVE!