Quite Possibly

Rating: 10/10 (16 March 2006)

This might be the best movie ever; certainly one of the most potent.
A thank you to the actors, the director, whoever was in charge of cinematography, and Ms. Proulx. Simply amazing. Honestly, Brokeback Mountain has ruined all other movies for me. This is a rather happy shame.
While it is obvious anyone involved in the project invested in it completely, Heath Ledger and Michelle Williams gave absolutely legendary performances. I found myself hoping Ms. Williams would end up in other scenes throughout the film. She animated Alma and gave her to audiences without any sort of reservation. Mr. Ledger's performance was nearly flawless as well. The story and the movie are both powerful. I don't know if I can say that about any other movie I've ever seen. And I'm afraid I've seen too many.
As for the film's "controversial" nature, what controversy? It is a love story. Love is messy, wrong, and destructive. Love can be shared between two men, and whether that is wrong or right, the movie provides no commentary. Homosexuality is far from glorified in this movie. That would be grotesque. It is, however, shown as a reality. Love has consequences no matter its makers. This movie is beautiful, and should be watched. I don't care who you are.