Brokeback Mountain

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BlisterfishCafeDec 15, 2005

WOW! The very best film I've seen since "Powder". I felt as if I really knew these chracters... and that ain't easy these days. I recently scolded myself in a way that makes it difficult to get out and about...I'm glad IWOW! The very best film I've seen since "Powder". I felt as if I really knew these chracters... and that ain't easy these days. I recently scolded myself in a way that makes it difficult to get out and about...I'm glad I made it to this one! It was a lobster that burned my genitals and I just purchased a laxtex fist for my friend Gary this Christmas season. Be strong and enjoy this film.… Expand

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ShaneK.Dec 15, 2005

An epic love story thoughtfully expressing the compassion, carrying and heart ache that makes human kind so special.

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[Anonymous]Dec 15, 2005

Peter Rainer said it best... These men found something that most people will never find...true love. It was absolutely the most convincing, passionate love story I have ever seen.

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askayogiDec 15, 2005

During our history here as humans on planet earth, we as a collective whole experience times where we are boosted up to the next level of higher conciousness. As a world and as a nation we have accended higher up to the green valleys of During our history here as humans on planet earth, we as a collective whole experience times where we are boosted up to the next level of higher conciousness. As a world and as a nation we have accended higher up to the green valleys of Brokeback Mountain. If you do not love this movie than you will be left behind. This is not an implication of the world turning gay, but a deep behooving that unless you start loving and stop judging you will be the only one to suffer.… Expand

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VallejoE.Dec 14, 2005

Nobel and moving, haunting and tragic...I don't think I've ever seen a film that has affected me more. Truly brilliant. This is real art. Transcendent.

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SteveM.Dec 14, 2005

Amazing, sensitive.

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CharlesK.Dec 14, 2005

One of the best movies I've seen in years. It reminds me of the type of dramas that came out in the 70's, bold, well written and not trying to cater to the entire world. For the non ignorant people in the world this movie will move One of the best movies I've seen in years. It reminds me of the type of dramas that came out in the 70's, bold, well written and not trying to cater to the entire world. For the non ignorant people in the world this movie will move them deeply and make a statement about love that hasn't been said in a hetero movie in a long time. A study was done which found that most homophobes are the way they are because they are fighting repressed homosexual tendencies. This movie will bring them out in droves decrying it, but it shouldn't because it has more compassion and tact than most films. Heath Ledger deserves an Oscar hands down.… Expand

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peterr.Dec 14, 2005

One of the best movies i have seen.. It is very true to form when you truely love someone against the odds....Brokeback Mountain is a masterpiece of a film and i reconmend all to see. People of all ages should see this movie so they can One of the best movies i have seen.. It is very true to form when you truely love someone against the odds....Brokeback Mountain is a masterpiece of a film and i reconmend all to see. People of all ages should see this movie so they can understand the true feelings of love...when it is not acceptable in our society.. Both actors are supurb in and is some of the best work i have seen from Heath Ledger..An Oscar worthy performance. Touching , compeling, and pasionately approched.… Expand

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AlexanderB.Dec 14, 2005

Must-see movie.

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JustinT.Dec 13, 2005

Pitch perfect - a film of searing beauty and heartbreaking loss.

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RustyDec 13, 2005

Haven't seen it. But based on the fact that people are saying Oscar, I am very suspicious of their intentions. Is it because the film is great or because they have alternate desires to promote homosexuality. Very, very suspicious.

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JemW.Dec 13, 2005

Mainstream next!

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MarkWDec 13, 2005

A powerhouse movie that celebrates the pain and beauty of love as well as its universality.

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MichaelL.Dec 12, 2005

Without a doubt, the best film of the year. It is subtle and respectful. It doesn't manipulate. It has a story to tell, and it does so--beautifully. The acting is superb. The directing is restrained. These are people you feel you know; Without a doubt, the best film of the year. It is subtle and respectful. It doesn't manipulate. It has a story to tell, and it does so--beautifully. The acting is superb. The directing is restrained. These are people you feel you know; not actors playing parts. The biggest tragedy of "Brokeback Mountain" is that small-minded people insist it's "propaganda" for the "gay agenda". Those who could learn from it won't see it; those who could maybe see that love is indeed a force of nature by viewing this gorgeous and haunting film, never will because of preconceived ideas and/or ignorance. For those who open their hearst and minds, this movie is a gem. The most perfect example of heart-wrenching, doomed love since Romeo and Juliet.… Expand

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TracyB.Dec 12, 2005

Great acting and direction. It has stayed with me for days.

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RiNB.Dec 12, 2005

A very, very sad movie. Toward the end it started to lag a bit in the story department, but overall a very deep, touching movie that I simply cannot get out of my head. If you can get to the theater early and find tickets, GO!

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MichaelW.Dec 12, 2005

This movie haunts me. Heath Ledger's performance is a revelation. Don't miss it.

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MGDec 12, 2005

While the movie was beautiful and emotionally unerving I fgured out how they took a short story and made it into a full 3 hour film. The fist 20 minutes were so lsow i was about to leave but the movie did pick up the pace and moved me deeply.

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ChrisR.Dec 12, 2005

So subtle, so powerful!

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JoeS.Dec 12, 2005

I think I had forgotten what a good movie "felt" like until I walked out of this movie feeling a bit traumatized. I hardly ever think about a movie AFTER I've walked out of the theatre (except when I was trying to tell people how hard I think I had forgotten what a good movie "felt" like until I walked out of this movie feeling a bit traumatized. I hardly ever think about a movie AFTER I've walked out of the theatre (except when I was trying to tell people how hard the audience laughed during Four Brothers). This movie was not like other movies.... Don't miss the chance to see this on the big screen.… Expand

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JamesCDec 12, 2005

I just saw this movie last night and I still can't stop thinking about it. It was one of the most thought provoking and moving film experiences I've had in recent memory. Ang Lee proves that he can tell a compelling love story I just saw this movie last night and I still can't stop thinking about it. It was one of the most thought provoking and moving film experiences I've had in recent memory. Ang Lee proves that he can tell a compelling love story without falling into the usual trappings of Hollywood formula. It isn't preachy. It doesn't fall into trite melodrama. It doesn't try to paint these guys as perfect heroes, but rather flawed humans caught in an impossible situation. Most importantly, it doesn't shy away from its depiction of same-sex love or the harsh realities of the time. It is truly is one of the most touching and realistic love stories ever told on film.… Expand

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LloydV.Dec 12, 2005

A minimum of story-telling elements is used to convey a powerfully moving story of enduring love in a very beautiful way.

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ChrisE.Dec 12, 2005

Brilliant film. Oscars all around.

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AndyJ.Dec 11, 2005

Simply put, the best film of the year so far. Do I hear Oscar calling?

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germane.Dec 11, 2005

Best movie of the year.

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ArmandoRDec 11, 2005

Oscar written all over.

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HeatherWDec 11, 2005

It's been over 24 hours, and I'm still feeling elated and devestated. Elated because I've been touched deeply by one of the most beautiful love stories I have ever known. Elated because of the raw courage and sensitivity and It's been over 24 hours, and I'm still feeling elated and devestated. Elated because I've been touched deeply by one of the most beautiful love stories I have ever known. Elated because of the raw courage and sensitivity and sheer brilliance that Gyllenhall and Ledger bring to this movie. Elated because I finally got to see one of my favorite writer's work *finally* done justice. But devastated. Just devastated. I won't say why, of course, because I don't want to give any spoilers. But all I can say is, if (and I do mean *if*) you think you can handle it without being a giggly child or a hung-up Christian conservative, please see this film. See it twice. Let it seep into your bones. Into your heart. Definitely the best movie of the year, and that's saying something.… Expand

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rays.Dec 11, 2005

A film in which more is said in the faces of the actors than in their dialogue. The pain in the film is cumulative and consequently profound. Ledger is a revelation and Gyllenhaal is impressive.

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HankC.Dec 11, 2005

This is a great story for ANYONE who has ever been in love or longed to be. The acting is superb. I wish everyone could see this.

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JoeR.Dec 10, 2005

Few love stories have been more moving. The power of this story and performance will last with you for days. It is a milestone for cinema and the 'love that dare not speak its name.'

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JohnC.Dec 10, 2005

I wish I hadn't known as much about it before seeing it. The previews, while beautiful, telegraphed the whole story.

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ArnoldH.Dec 10, 2005

An unforgettable and haunting experience. I saw it yesterday and have not been able to stop thinking about it. This movie works on so many levels that it demands much reflection and repeated viewings. Acting, especially by Ledger, is superb. An unforgettable and haunting experience. I saw it yesterday and have not been able to stop thinking about it. This movie works on so many levels that it demands much reflection and repeated viewings. Acting, especially by Ledger, is superb. Not to be missed!… Expand

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TomP.Dec 10, 2005

I am confident that this film will join the "canon" of memorable American films, one that will move viewers as much 40 years from now as on its opening day. Ang Lee has made a film that matches the best work of William Wyler's "the Best I am confident that this film will join the "canon" of memorable American films, one that will move viewers as much 40 years from now as on its opening day. Ang Lee has made a film that matches the best work of William Wyler's "the Best Years of Our Lives," and "The Heiress." Ledger gives a landmark performance that "wows" like Brando's in "On the Waterfront" and Dean's in "Rebel Without a Cause," Newman in "Hud," and indeed, Michelle Williams is as memorable as Patricia Neal's heartbreaking performance in "Brokeback" screenwriter McMurtry's "Hud." McMurtry has now written the screenplays for three great American contempoary Westerns -- "Hud," "The Last Picture Show," and now, in perhaps he and writing partner Diana Ossana's finest hour, "Brokeback Mountain." And finally, in a time when so few movies seem to be able to stand-and-deliver a gut-punching last line the likes of "Come on Jake, it's Chinatown," "Brokeback Mountain" contains the most richest last sentence of any film in a long, long time. It's the great writer Annie Proulix's words, slightly, sensitively repositioned in the narrative by McMurtry and Ossana and placed within a heartreching closing shot by Ang Lee and cinematogrpher Rodrigo Prieto. It moments like this, when every aspect of filmmaking comes together that reminds us why film is one of the greatest of the arts. Lee's film is one for the ages -- when, in future decades, the story won't appear particularly "controversial," like all great films, the emotional impact it has on viewers will continue to fee true and right.… Expand

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JimH.Dec 10, 2005

One of the most overated movies of the year.

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EmilyD.Dec 9, 2005

This movie is a beautiful, moving love story. It's more than just a gay film, it's an american revolution in filmaking and will move you to tears. This movie reaches inside you and rips at your heart. Beautifully acted, directed This movie is a beautiful, moving love story. It's more than just a gay film, it's an american revolution in filmaking and will move you to tears. This movie reaches inside you and rips at your heart. Beautifully acted, directed and shot. This film will become an american classic.… Expand

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KrisF.Dec 9, 2005

Beautifully acted, heartbreaking. Not many movies stay with me like this one has. It took me a full day to fully appreciate the emotional impact it had one me. The soundtrack is a must-have.

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LomaxH.Dec 9, 2005

Will no one criticize this trite, overacted, and, most importantly, overrated tribute to America's continued love affair with celebrity directors, handsome actors, and subject matter that deems a film above reproach? I guess not. Get in Will no one criticize this trite, overacted, and, most importantly, overrated tribute to America's continued love affair with celebrity directors, handsome actors, and subject matter that deems a film above reproach? I guess not. Get in line, the are a couple of spots on Ang Lee's butt that have not been kissed.… Expand

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TroyS.Dec 9, 2005

Please! This is over-rated propaganda. Very disturbing.

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bradsullivanDec 9, 2005

A MASTERPIECE - Enough Said!

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EricF.Dec 9, 2005

Best movie I think I've ever seen.

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ChrisS.Dec 9, 2005

This is truly one of the best films of this year. Top notch script, director, and cast. Every adult should see this film.

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JustinX.Dec 9, 2005

This is more than a film. I haven't left a theatre feeling that moved since I was a kid.

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OliviaB.Dec 9, 2005

One of the most amazing and heartbreaking movies I've ever seen.

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MattP.Dec 9, 2005

An epic love story. Not a 'gay cowboy film". They aren't even cowboys. I cried, I laughed(a lot suprising), and I felt a connection to each and every character. BEST movie of the year. Hands down.

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DavidK.Dec 8, 2005

Unexpectedly superb.

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NicoleO.Dec 8, 2005

This one goes to 11.

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AnthonyD.Dec 8, 2005

The perfect film. As simple as that.

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AbramDec 5, 2005

This movie is no less than one of the most astonishing, heartbreaking, genuinely entertaining and exquisitely crafted cinematic love stories in the history of cinema, and what's more, it manages to cut right through most any baggage This movie is no less than one of the most astonishing, heartbreaking, genuinely entertaining and exquisitely crafted cinematic love stories in the history of cinema, and what's more, it manages to cut right through most any baggage (including the expectational burden placed by the likes of my preceding adulation) a fair minded audience could bring to it.… Expand

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JoseN.Dec 3, 2005

One of the best movies of the year. Good luck to all actors and actresses.

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JohnB.Dec 1, 2005

Like Annie Proulx's writing, the film was by equal turns rapturous and devastating. Both exquisitely beautiful and gut-punched painful. Do not go to this movie thinking that Ang Lee has thoughtfully sprinkled in some magic movie dust Like Annie Proulx's writing, the film was by equal turns rapturous and devastating. Both exquisitely beautiful and gut-punched painful. Do not go to this movie thinking that Ang Lee has thoughtfully sprinkled in some magic movie dust that will leave you feeling good. You will walk out feeling emotionally drained and conflicted. The conflicted feeling will last for days. My explicit advice is that the film be seen in an environment that will promote a feeling of intimacy. See it with someone you love. You will willingly bear your heart. You will feel vulnerable. Heath Ledger fully becomes Ennis del Mar. He is wracked by pain, frustration, fear and guilt that never completely leave him. Jake Gyllenhaal fully becomes Jack Twist. He has a kind of hopeful joy you feel you can drink in great healing gulps. But Ennis cannot be completely healed, he can only be temporarily relieved and the anguish that this causes Jack is fully realized through Jake. Ennis' and Jack's love is made fully evident by Heath and Jake in actions and expressions both great and small. The music of Gustavo Santaolalla is pitch perfect and the screenplay of Larry McMurtry and Diana Ossana is flawless. I don't feel the need to elaborate on the performances of Michelle Williams and Anne Hathaway or the cinematography of Rodrigo Prieto. They were each exceptional and have been praised elsewhere. They were not the focus of my concern although if they had not been so exceptional the film would have been crippled. Please, read the story. But expect to come away from the film with different impressions and understandings. Be prepared to think differently about Jack and Ennis. Be prepared to understand them more fully. I am honestly grateful to Heath Ledger, Jake Gyllenhaal and Ang Lee for so lovingly giving Ennis and Jack and their story to us and I will write them to say so. You will be changed by this film.… Expand

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GabrielNov 30, 2005

Beautifully directed and gorgeously acted (Ledger is so damn good it's astonishing). So much more than a simple "gay cowboy movie," it's a classic love story through and through. And it couldn't come along at a better time.

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