Haunting

Rating: 10/10 (11 December 2005)

This movie is about two people who fall in love. Period. It is their story and it shows how the society they lived in influenced the choices they made. Forget gender. Forget occupation. Just enjoy it for what it is. An amazing story which is honest. Do not be put off by the length of the film. This is a very deliberate movie. Every scene has a purpose. This allows the viewer to follow the pace of the main characters. As for the sexual aspects, there is only around 1-2 minutes of the movie that deals with this. I found the scenes neither lacking nor drawn out. They simply added to the depth and complexity of the movie. The directing was well done and the backgrounds breathtaking. For me, everything went together (acting, musical score, etc.) and the results were outstanding.
I can't quite express the feelings I had while watching Brokeback Mountain. I know that I found myself wishing that I could feel that kind of passion just once in my life. And the pain was hard to watch. Even now, I feel emotionally drained. The angst, yearning, and frustration (as well as a deep profound love) were palpable. I recommend this movie for everyone. Please try and put aside any preconceived notions you might have. Just feel. You might be surprised and moved.