Brokeback Mountain
Focus Features | Release Date: December 9, 2005
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RichN.Dec 21, 2005
While "Brokeback" is an absolutely devastating cinematic experience, it was nevertheless the cinematic experience of the year. It is on the order of "Ordinary People" on the depressing scale. It is masterfully paced, shot, and told along While "Brokeback" is an absolutely devastating cinematic experience, it was nevertheless the cinematic experience of the year. It is on the order of "Ordinary People" on the depressing scale. It is masterfully paced, shot, and told along with socking you in the gut. And even in spite of the movie's dour undertone, it is an exceptional love story that resembles "Titanic" without the overwrought pretentiousness and special effects. Give Gyllenhal the Oscar now for Supporting Actor, and don't forget at least nominating Williams and Ledger in Supporting Actress and Actor.… Expand
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GlennDec 20, 2005
Beautifully shot. Powerfully restrained. Every performance is stellar. Ang Lee is that rare director who trusts the audience and allows subtext to stand on its own without hitting you over the head. Very moving. That said, I did wish it had Beautifully shot. Powerfully restrained. Every performance is stellar. Ang Lee is that rare director who trusts the audience and allows subtext to stand on its own without hitting you over the head. Very moving. That said, I did wish it had lingered a few more beats at the saddest points to allow us to feel more along with the characters, but maybe that's why the characters continue to live in your imagination. The score is also beautiful, simple and never intrusive. (Only real complaint: the swiftly-implied sex between the leads was only depicted animalistically, never lovingly/tenderly. An inaccurate, unfortunate stereotype.) See this movie on the big screen!… Expand
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LaurenVDec 20, 2005
It is about time that a movie like this was made. Shame on the few professional movie reviewers who could not come off their high horses to appreciate its power and beauty. A truly sublime film with great performances all around.
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MSwittDec 21, 2005
Best movie I've seen in years.
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Chris&ChrisDec 20, 2005
We both would have given it an 8 if we'd reviewed it right after seeing it, but now three days later neither of us can stop thinking about it! Looks like this is common. It haunts you. I know it won't let me go until I see it We both would have given it an 8 if we'd reviewed it right after seeing it, but now three days later neither of us can stop thinking about it! Looks like this is common. It haunts you. I know it won't let me go until I see it again. It grows more powerful and emotional the more you play it over in your head, the more you find yourself imagining all the things the characters never get to say. That's its remarkable, unusual power. We just grabbed Proulx's original story -- the film was amazingly true to it. Her incredible dialogue is nearly all on screen, and her dazzlingly poetic prose is evoked in Lee's poetic imagery. Wow.… Expand
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DanielC.Dec 20, 2005
The best love story to come out of Hollywood since the Passion.
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TunM.Dec 23, 2005
It is a great movie. everything is flawless.
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JasonM.Dec 23, 2005
Undeniably moving and lingers with you.
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AlinaM.Dec 23, 2005
An absolutely haunting love story that will stick with me for years to come. Not one superflous scene or performance. I sincerely hope the Academy awards this stunning and majestic film with Best Picture, Actor, Supp. Actor, Supp. Actress, An absolutely haunting love story that will stick with me for years to come. Not one superflous scene or performance. I sincerely hope the Academy awards this stunning and majestic film with Best Picture, Actor, Supp. Actor, Supp. Actress, Score, Screenplay, Cinematography, etc. Truly a work of exquisite art and uncompromising beauty. It hit me right in the gut.… Expand
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ChesterD.Dec 26, 2005
The first hour of this film which takes place in Brokeback Mountain is beautiful to look at and emotionally devastaiting. However, as the movie follows the two protagonist as they age heartbreak makes way to follow the dots plotting and bad The first hour of this film which takes place in Brokeback Mountain is beautiful to look at and emotionally devastaiting. However, as the movie follows the two protagonist as they age heartbreak makes way to follow the dots plotting and bad aging makeup.… Expand
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NickB.Dec 26, 2005
I felt the film was technically well done. I thought most of the performances were well done. I was mostly disappointed with Jake Gyllenhaal, but he still did well. Anna Faris has a great bit part as Jake and Anne Hathaway's friend. I I felt the film was technically well done. I thought most of the performances were well done. I was mostly disappointed with Jake Gyllenhaal, but he still did well. Anna Faris has a great bit part as Jake and Anne Hathaway's friend. I enjoyed Michelle Williams performance as well as Randy Quaid's. Yet, I feel that the film could have been less safe.… Expand
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MarkLDec 27, 2005
I echo the person stating that if I had written this right after I would have given it a moderate rating. This movie stays with you becuase its honest and true to the fact that society hates what it doesn't understand. I dare someone to I echo the person stating that if I had written this right after I would have given it a moderate rating. This movie stays with you becuase its honest and true to the fact that society hates what it doesn't understand. I dare someone to step outside their political and moral convictions for a moment and stare into Jack and Ennis' eyes and say their love is not real. This moment is all about nuance and the triumph of the human soul. Hurray that this movie exists in this country and today!… Expand
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WillW.Dec 28, 2005
Finally a serious film about forbidden love which is not stereotyped. Great acting all around. Ang Lee does an amazing job of cutting to the core. Hopefully this film will take away top honors at the Academy Awards.
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DaveP.Dec 28, 2005
One of a few movies that has ever affected me emotionally. Outstanding performances; very moving.
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RhettW.Dec 28, 2005
Two heartbreaking highlights: scene with Anne Hathaway on the phone with Heath Ledger and Ledger eating apple pie as girlfriend played by Linda Cardellini tearfully wonders why she hasn't heard from him.
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DanD.Dec 29, 2005
An example of the wisdom "To thine own self be true."
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JimG.Dec 29, 2005
This movie was definitely worth seeing, but the story isn
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TadejB.Dec 29, 2005
classic love story. Kind of slow, but given the state of this country, it takes time for most red state people to care about the characters
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TonyC.Dec 30, 2005
Heath Ledger gives the performance of a lifetime. Considering the subject matter and really the lack of sex, this highly sexual story is effective on so many levels. Truly grounbreaking and powerful. Not just for gays or lesbians this is a Heath Ledger gives the performance of a lifetime. Considering the subject matter and really the lack of sex, this highly sexual story is effective on so many levels. Truly grounbreaking and powerful. Not just for gays or lesbians this is a story of unrequitted love for everyone.… 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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AnthonyD.Dec 8, 2005
The perfect film. As simple as that.
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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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KeithJan 11, 2006
One of the most moving films I've seen in years. A fine example of what wonderful writing can produce. The more I thought about the film, days after, weeks after seeing it, the more I loved it. The two lead characters haunted me, One of the most moving films I've seen in years. A fine example of what wonderful writing can produce. The more I thought about the film, days after, weeks after seeing it, the more I loved it. The two lead characters haunted me, particularly Ennis, who broke my heart. Ultimately, the story works almost more as his tragedy, what is wrought when a life is lived beneath the weight of self-loathing and denial. I'd be interested to know if the few people so strident in their criticism actually saw the film. While they cast the movie as some agenda piece of far left Hollywood, they make their own agendas all too apparent. It is important to remember that this film took 7 years to get made. Studios and directors didn't want to touch it because of its subject matter, despite the script having the reputation as the best unmade movie floating around. Why must every movie or work of art having to do with gay characters automatically be labled as having an agenda? Why can't it just be what it is - a work of art? Judge it on those mertis, not on outside forces that have nothing to do with the film. The reason this film works as well as it does is because its only agenda and allegience is to these two characters. And these two men come so painfully alive, that their tragedy sears the heart and mind. In the end, for me, it is a classic love story, maybe the best modern love story to be made in some time, because it utilizes all the hallmarks of tragic love with wonderful restraint and sincerity.… Expand
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emilywJan 11, 2006
If Ben is so against homosexuals, then why did he go and see this movie? Personally, I don't think that he really did see it, and is just a far-right bigot posting a negative review of this film because he can't accept someone If Ben is so against homosexuals, then why did he go and see this movie? Personally, I don't think that he really did see it, and is just a far-right bigot posting a negative review of this film because he can't accept someone wanting to have a different lifestyle than his. Anyone with a slightly open mind, and good taste in movies (and that's actually seen the movie) can attest to the fact that Brokeback Mountain is one of the most powerful movies of the year. Ben, just stick to reading your bible in Idaho or wherever the hell you are from; the rest of us will continue to enjoy brilliant and insightful filmmaking.… Expand
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timb.Jan 11, 2006
This movie is a masterpiece i have not seen a movie made this well in a looong time. The actors were supurb and should be awarded for their performances. i don't think that Ang lee could have picked better actors to pull of this amazing This movie is a masterpiece i have not seen a movie made this well in a looong time. The actors were supurb and should be awarded for their performances. i don't think that Ang lee could have picked better actors to pull of this amazing story. Thank you Ang Lee for taking this project and making it a wonderful piece of film history. you must see this movie you will be touched by the love of these characters gay or straight.… Expand
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AndrewG.Jan 12, 2006
A testament to persue your passion (or become a shell?). This could have been a melodrama, but rolled out as a serene meditation of longing and loss with a live nerve threaded through.
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TaraK.Jan 13, 2006
Very Profound & the most moving film I have seen in years- A definite American classic. Ledger is truly astounding. Finally a film that equals or even surpasses its written source material. I still can't get this out of my head weeks later...
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StefanorJan 13, 2006
The most beautiful, melancholy film I've ever seen. Heath and Jake are wonderful. The scene with Ennis and the shirt made me weep.
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L.S.Jan 13, 2006
This was one of the best movies I have seen in years. The emotional depth of the script and wonderful acting made seeing this movie more than just an entertaining experience. It trully touched me.
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PresW.Jan 13, 2006
Have to admit that I always thought the story was unfilmable - sparse words being so vital to it's charm. When I attended an advance screening, I was prepared to be disappointed, partly due to repeated viewings of the trailer that, IHave to admit that I always thought the story was unfilmable - sparse words being so vital to it's charm. When I attended an advance screening, I was prepared to be disappointed, partly due to repeated viewings of the trailer that, I admit, left me in tears. While I did find the pacing of the near silent first scenes awkward on first viewing, made worse by poor sound in the theatre, I was quickly swept into the picture and transported. As the closing credits rolled I felt that I had just witnessed something politically important and cinematically poetic. The stunned silence of my fellow viewers led me to suspect that I might be right. Ang Lee has made a movie that refuses to capitulate to trend in any way. No bombast, no gratuity. McMurtry and Ossana beautifully fleshed out the tale just enough to capture the spirit and soul of these people trapped in a hell worthy of Sartre. Ledger is stunning - made more so by his virtual disposable mainstream performances prior to this - as his every utterance seems an effort to express something while giving away nothing. Gyllenhaal builds upon the stride forward witnessed in "Jarhead" and leaves us curious as to what comes next. Michelle Williams' performance puts her embryonic years at the Creek behind her - finely balancing a role that could have easily become unsympathetic. Hathaway slips beautifully out of her fluffy tiara persona into a crown of thorn - her young Texas spitfire turning brittle from the deprivation of a storybook ending daddy's little girl thought she deserved. I'm surprised to see some online reviewers focusing on this film as one that glorifies lies and adultery and I have to wonder if we saw the same movie. What I saw was a cautionary tale of the pain and chaos created when one is unable or refuses to reconcile with what they face in the mirror - a glorification of nothing. This is not a "gay cowboy" movie nor is it a "gay" anything movie. It's a spiritual movie about everyone's need to find their place in the world. Whether you choose to do it with an evangelical theory of God or with any other equally important reference is part of that journey.… Expand
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MaryM.Jan 14, 2006
A testament to the human spirit in the great expanse of nature portrayed by genuine, heartfelt performances.
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BrianJan 14, 2006
A must see for everyone!
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SimonJan 15, 2006
I'm with the people on here who say that this movie stays with them for days or weeks. One day on and I can't get it out of my head. Truly haunting, stunningly beautiful and with a human message for all of us. Please let this win I'm with the people on here who say that this movie stays with them for days or weeks. One day on and I can't get it out of my head. Truly haunting, stunningly beautiful and with a human message for all of us. Please let this win best film at the oscars and set an example both to filmakers and human beings everywhere.… Expand
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DarrenB.Jan 15, 2006
Groundbreaking in its content, "Brokeback Mountain" takes another step in acceptance, without handing out pamphlets. Strong, if not brilliant performances all around. Heath Ledger - need I say more?
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AliceO.Jan 15, 2006
It's easy to overlook the fact that this love story's beginning is in 1963.How attitudes have changed even as the story moves ahead to the 80's. Aware of the setting, Wyoming and the year, the compassionate viewer can feel, It's easy to overlook the fact that this love story's beginning is in 1963.How attitudes have changed even as the story moves ahead to the 80's. Aware of the setting, Wyoming and the year, the compassionate viewer can feel, with great intensity, the wasted, frustrated lives of Ennis and Jack. Extraordinary film with fine acting that evokes feelings of sorrow. t intensity.… Expand
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MaxR.Jan 15, 2006
Very difficult to do this kind of picture but this film was brilliantly directed. This is not a movie about "gay cowboys" that would be too simple. It is a movie about the human spirit and compassion and love between two "individuals" no Very difficult to do this kind of picture but this film was brilliantly directed. This is not a movie about "gay cowboys" that would be too simple. It is a movie about the human spirit and compassion and love between two "individuals" no matter who they might be and where they might be.… Expand
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JeffI.Jan 16, 2006
A movie even greater than the sum of its very good parts: solid acting, and an intimate, almost uncomfortably close style of direction that subtly contrasts the wide-open expanse of location to the emotional devastation caused by repressed A movie even greater than the sum of its very good parts: solid acting, and an intimate, almost uncomfortably close style of direction that subtly contrasts the wide-open expanse of location to the emotional devastation caused by repressed passion. Ledger's portrait of Ennis Delmar is a revelation in the study of regret and roads not taken. Forget the whole "gay cowboy romance" thing and see it for the characters, their conflicts and what it means to be human.… Expand
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MichaelF.Jan 16, 2006
One of the best movies I've ever seen.
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DavidV.Jan 16, 2006
I really enjoyed this one, especially the cinematography! Well done! I find it disturbing that most of the "red" ratings I see on this site are from ignorant manic homophobes who believe this movie is pushing some "homosexual agenda" that I really enjoyed this one, especially the cinematography! Well done! I find it disturbing that most of the "red" ratings I see on this site are from ignorant manic homophobes who believe this movie is pushing some "homosexual agenda" that doesn't even exist.… Expand
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GayleK.Jan 16, 2006
One of the best movies I have ever seen. I can't stop thinking about it and it has been 3 days since I have seen it. I am going to see it again this coming weekend. Not too many movies make me feel like this one did. It is a very One of the best movies I have ever seen. I can't stop thinking about it and it has been 3 days since I have seen it. I am going to see it again this coming weekend. Not too many movies make me feel like this one did. It is a very beautiful love story and very heart renching. The actors in this movie are amazing and deserve as many awards as they will get. This is a beautiful love story about love, not about being gay or being anything else. It is just about a very special love that two people feel for each other.… Expand
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TannaS.Jan 16, 2006
I'm from the southwest, I grew up around ranchers and s***kickers, as we used to call 'em, and let me tell you something, there most certainly ARE closeted gay people almong them. Including one of my closest friends in h.s., who I'm from the southwest, I grew up around ranchers and s***kickers, as we used to call 'em, and let me tell you something, there most certainly ARE closeted gay people almong them. Including one of my closest friends in h.s., who admitted his feelings to me and probably continues to be tortured by them to this day (I'm guessing; we've lost touch.) So people angry that this is a lie or distortion are sadly fooling themselves. The movie is too long by a good half hour, but it's still amazingly beautiful and touching. Very well done. Hand Heath his Oscar now.… Expand
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MattJan 16, 2006
This movie was kind of hyped. The scenery was awesome. The acting was excellent, but it left me desiring something. I felt no actual love between Jack and Ennis, but to say this movie was horrible because of it's content? Why in the This movie was kind of hyped. The scenery was awesome. The acting was excellent, but it left me desiring something. I felt no actual love between Jack and Ennis, but to say this movie was horrible because of it's content? Why in the world would you go to a movie like this if you knew you weren't going to like it because of its content?! Do you secretly harbor these emotions as well or are you just brain-dead? This movie is worth seeing, but it didn't send my emotions over the edge like I expected it to.… Expand
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AnonymousD.Jan 19, 2006
An absolute masterpiece....
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DouglasV.Jan 19, 2006
Fantastic movie. A movie that approaches life as life is lived, through the eyes of people. their emotions, their faults, their failures, their dreams, their partial conquests. At it's root a love story. Well told, well shot, Fantastic movie. A movie that approaches life as life is lived, through the eyes of people. their emotions, their faults, their failures, their dreams, their partial conquests. At it's root a love story. Well told, well shot, believeable, real. Thumbs all the way up. See it. If you need a faster paced film then you just cant stand reality.… Expand
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AlexD.Jan 21, 2006
There couldn
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KattisW.Jan 21, 2006
This is one of the best movies I have ever seen! It is a love story worth watching and it is very thought provoking. I had a hard time breathing leaving the theater and I wish I had brought a handkerchief.
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TerryB.Jan 21, 2006
Should be called "the emperor's new movie." It's not bad, but it's far from a masterpiece. It has lots of technical flaws, the most prominent being the sappy, melodramatic script, the sloppy editing, and the inconsistent Should be called "the emperor's new movie." It's not bad, but it's far from a masterpiece. It has lots of technical flaws, the most prominent being the sappy, melodramatic script, the sloppy editing, and the inconsistent cinematography.… Expand
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MarkSatterthwaiteDec 24, 2006
As a gay man who also hid in a marriage for 7 years this movie spoke volumes about being true to oneself. I, for one, do not buy that either was a bisexual since although I could perform with a woman-if given a choice ,and could have livedAs a gay man who also hid in a marriage for 7 years this movie spoke volumes about being true to oneself. I, for one, do not buy that either was a bisexual since although I could perform with a woman-if given a choice ,and could have lived in an accepting society I would have been with a man.… Expand
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AdamM.Jan 23, 2006
Finally a movie that portrays homosexuality as a struggle and not a pride parade.
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NathanL.Jan 23, 2006
What a wonderful movie. It stayed with me for days after it was over. I didn't think that I was going to be as moved by this movie as I was. The story, acting, directing, and scenery were all just so great.
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HeronJ.Jan 23, 2006
A love story so utterly beautiful and so abjectly devastating that it truly is the most affecting unsentimental film to come along in a very long time. It's laconic pacing will not suit everyone but is perfect in my opinion in serving A love story so utterly beautiful and so abjectly devastating that it truly is the most affecting unsentimental film to come along in a very long time. It's laconic pacing will not suit everyone but is perfect in my opinion in serving Proulx's short fiction. And Heath Ledger really is as good as people have been saying.… Expand
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TomM.Jan 26, 2006
Superbly acted, photographed, and scored, this brilliant film deserves all of the the so-called "hype" that it has received. Although many who have seen "Brokeback Mountain" have complained on about it on moral grounds, it presents a real Superbly acted, photographed, and scored, this brilliant film deserves all of the the so-called "hype" that it has received. Although many who have seen "Brokeback Mountain" have complained on about it on moral grounds, it presents a real vision of what mutual attraction between males meant in the early sixties prior to the beginning of the gay liberation movement in America. Ennis del Mar and Jack Twist are not gay-identified males in the modern sense of the phrase; they are two straight-identified males with a problem to hide. This is a break-through film, not because it shows gay sexual acts or two men kissing, because it treats the emotional damage wrought by a machista society that responds to same-sex love with derision and violence. It is sad to read negative comments by reviewers sitting astride their high moral horses criticizing the film for supposedly "glamorizing gay love between two queer cowboys." Too often those same moral values are discarded when it comes to films that glorify criminal activity or graphically depict the murder and/or multilation of humans. Then, it is called "realism" where the sadism, violence, and straight sex are part and parcel of selling that vision of reality to a public eager to consume it. "Brokeback Mountain" paints a slow, deliberate portrait of the effects of deliberately repressing the strongest of human desires: sex and love. The phrase "instant classic" in not hyperbole in the case of Ang Lee's stunning work of art.… Expand
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ChuckC.Jan 27, 2006
You must experience this movie for yourself. I had forgot how powerful the medium could be.
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NancyF.Jan 28, 2006
This film was slow to start but got much better..i thought it was great acting and lush scenery. rather over hyped maybe?..
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RolandoC.Jan 28, 2006
What can be said about this film that hasn't been already been written by film critcs, filmgoers who have seen it multiple times or even etched onto awards such as the Golden Globes? From Ang Lee's fantastic direction to the What can be said about this film that hasn't been already been written by film critcs, filmgoers who have seen it multiple times or even etched onto awards such as the Golden Globes? From Ang Lee's fantastic direction to the breathtaking scenery to the haunting musical score and to the now-legendary perfomances by Heath Ledger, Jake Gyllenhaal, Michelle Williams and Anne Hathaway, this film is pure perfection.… Expand
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JordanB.Jan 28, 2006
A beautiful love story.
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BenB.Jan 28, 2006
Brokeback is one of the great films in recent memory. With understated brilliance, Ang Lee carefully follows the crossing paths of two men and their families through a story of love which is both conventional and groundbreaking. The Brokeback is one of the great films in recent memory. With understated brilliance, Ang Lee carefully follows the crossing paths of two men and their families through a story of love which is both conventional and groundbreaking. The repression of true feelings is not a new theme of a film, but this Anne Proulx story with two male protagonists as lovers is new ground for motion pictures. Not a political film, Brokeback Mountain combines all the best of writing, acting, directing and production and invites the viewer to join a beautiful if not painful journey through the lives of these characters. Special appreciation to Heath Ledger for his creation of an intriguing character from words on a page. We have not seen this level a character work in film for years. Lee's Eastern philosophical touch(scene earlier to great effect in Ice Storm and Crouching Tiger) is not only a reprieve from the expected Hollywood hammering of violence, Special Effects and stock characters but a perfect match for the understated characters of the McMurtry and Ossana screenplay. The reverence and awe with which Ang films the ever-fading "west" and his characters could not be accomplished by any Director of which I am aware. Most film makers today set out to create a great blockbuster which will surely "blow them away" at opening weekend box office. Brokeback Mountain is a simple story of finding, experiencing, and losing love told gently with great compassion. It is Masterpiece ranking with Hitchcock's Vertigo and Rebecca, Allen's Another Woman or Interiors, the Merchant/Ivory adaptations of the EM Forster works, or dare I add the similarities f Brokeback to the early works of Cimino(?)---all tackling the wide open range of passion in the human spirit. But this time, Brokeback Mountain attempts to lasso the human spirit with ranch-handing Shepherds who call themselves Cowboys.… Expand
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RonC.Jan 28, 2006
Truly the best film out there.
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MyraL.Jan 28, 2006
The last and best true story of love, hope and despair between two human beings ..... the likes most of us will never know and always hope to find !!! Bravo.
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DCJan 29, 2006
OK this is a universal story, and im sure many straight guys and girls have been totally shifted by this movie, but the real triumph here is for gay men. the strength of feeling this film stirred up in me was so surprisingly spot on as to howOK this is a universal story, and im sure many straight guys and girls have been totally shifted by this movie, but the real triumph here is for gay men. the strength of feeling this film stirred up in me was so surprisingly spot on as to how it feels trying to hide your sexuality day in day out and the tole that takes. isolation, paranoia, depression - its all here. i couldnt believe it, the last 20 minutes....wow. i was in a trance for about 5 hours. still am in a way, 3 days later. if you didnt like it, you didnt get it because this film has formed a life of its own for me and i know for so many other guys out there. ang, heath, jake, annie - a big big thank you.… Expand
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SimoneJan 29, 2006
Moving. Multi Faceted. Thought provoking. Like a book that I havent been able to put down. Heath's character was deep and Heaths acting believable, although Jake (Jack) captured my heart and really showed a slightly more feminine side Moving. Multi Faceted. Thought provoking. Like a book that I havent been able to put down. Heath's character was deep and Heaths acting believable, although Jake (Jack) captured my heart and really showed a slightly more feminine side to the male/male relationship. 24 hours later and Im still putting pieces together from the movie. Will see it again and thoroughly recommend it. Fantastic. Heartwrenching and real. Well done!… Expand
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OliverC.Feb 12, 2006
The people who like this movie the most are the people who never saw it. I dont get what all the fuss is about, there is basically no love or romance in a romantic drama. It drags on a lot towards the end and i left the theater frowning. O The people who like this movie the most are the people who never saw it. I dont get what all the fuss is about, there is basically no love or romance in a romantic drama. It drags on a lot towards the end and i left the theater frowning. O and Omg what a predictable ending, honestly like i've never seen that before? You should probably go see it because people make it sound great and then u can come back and agree with me.… Expand
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paulFeb 15, 2006
This film still haunts me after seeing it for the second time. Beautiful and tragic, what an experience in film making and viewing. The best movie experience I have ever had.
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VahidM.Feb 16, 2006
something new for me, but, love is universal.
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RonN.Feb 17, 2006
Too bad some critics are still homophobic! Great love story, direction and acting!
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LucyH.Feb 24, 2006
Absolutely an inspiring movie. Ubelievably moving and just touches the Heart Strings. Heath Ledger and Jake Gyllenhaal are two amazing actors who have portrayed two fabulous characters...how true the story is in reality. I just Loved the Absolutely an inspiring movie. Ubelievably moving and just touches the Heart Strings. Heath Ledger and Jake Gyllenhaal are two amazing actors who have portrayed two fabulous characters...how true the story is in reality. I just Loved the Movie!!!! Heath Ledger is one of my favorites!… Expand
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MattB.Feb 24, 2006
"Brokeback Mountain" is one of those movies that stick in your mind and, no matter how much you want it to, it never leaves. Top-notch performances, stylish directing, and one of the most sincere and pure love stories of cinema make this "Brokeback Mountain" is one of those movies that stick in your mind and, no matter how much you want it to, it never leaves. Top-notch performances, stylish directing, and one of the most sincere and pure love stories of cinema make this beautiful movie the best one of 2005.… Expand
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BillFeb 24, 2006
Slow-building (in a good way), deeply believable, with characters that end up feeling not like characters but real people you've come to know, even friends, which makes the ending all the more devastating. I've seen it three times Slow-building (in a good way), deeply believable, with characters that end up feeling not like characters but real people you've come to know, even friends, which makes the ending all the more devastating. I've seen it three times and gotten different things from it each time. I imagine as I see it again in years to come, it will continue to reveal itself, as the best art does.… Expand
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Timothys.Feb 26, 2006
This film has been dubbed the gay cowboy movie, yet neither of the two said cowboys concider themselves gay. and even in a climatic emotional fit where one asks the other why he doesnt leave him, the other still does not offer any This film has been dubbed the gay cowboy movie, yet neither of the two said cowboys concider themselves gay. and even in a climatic emotional fit where one asks the other why he doesnt leave him, the other still does not offer any affirmation of love (to the dismay of many viewers). this film is a tragedy for every reason; for the untangible hopeless relationship that the men found in eachother as well as the complex and unsatisfying relationships formed with the wives and the childern. The slow unfolding of the film, i found, offers the viewer to really get lost within the storyline, and I was pleased that the near nonexistant sex scenes did not isolate the viewer to any serious degree. How anyone could have left the cinema untouched is simply beyond me. I saw it again the very next day to crosscheck my viewpoint. aside from very minor unexplained moments in the film, I would concider it near perfect.… Expand
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RodneyW.Feb 26, 2006
Intense, watchable, and increasingly likable, despite a key flaw: no chemistry between Heath Ledger and Jake Gyllenhaal. What you respond to is the fact that these romantic leads had the guts to do the movie, but there's no real spark. Intense, watchable, and increasingly likable, despite a key flaw: no chemistry between Heath Ledger and Jake Gyllenhaal. What you respond to is the fact that these romantic leads had the guts to do the movie, but there's no real spark. Between the two, Gyllenhaal aquits himself better. I never really bought Ledger's Gary Cooper act, or the fact that he never aged. He didn't look much older than his supposed 19-year-old daughter. Within these limits, still a compelling story.… Expand
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EfrenT.Feb 27, 2006
simply beautiful, complelling, hauntyingly poignant.
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AlinaLMar 11, 2006
I think that it was a beautiful movie.Incredibly well written although its not everyone's cup of tea. i -loved it anyhow.its a movie about the message of love ,no matter who it is between and is a mirror of the society of that existed inI think that it was a beautiful movie.Incredibly well written although its not everyone's cup of tea. i -loved it anyhow.its a movie about the message of love ,no matter who it is between and is a mirror of the society of that existed in the 60's as opposed to how free it is now. deals with an extremely important issue. A must-see!!!… Expand
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BacktoB.Mar 11, 2006
Simply the most amazing and perfect film I've seen, ever. It is a wonderful adaptation of a tight, poetic short story into a sweeping and very accessible film. The love between these two men is something so rare on screen - honest, Simply the most amazing and perfect film I've seen, ever. It is a wonderful adaptation of a tight, poetic short story into a sweeping and very accessible film. The love between these two men is something so rare on screen - honest, true, deep, affectionate, and lasting. A gem of perfect story, perfect casting, perfect soundtrack, and a director who knew how to make it come to life.… Expand
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MackenzieMar 16, 2006
Oh my goodness!! This is the best movie I have evr seen. I've been trying for over a month now to explain how truly excellent this movie is. I have seen it three times. Heath Ledger is fantastic. My absolutely favorite actor in the Oh my goodness!! This is the best movie I have evr seen. I've been trying for over a month now to explain how truly excellent this movie is. I have seen it three times. Heath Ledger is fantastic. My absolutely favorite actor in the whole world. Jake Gyllenhaal gives a wonderful performance. Throughout the whole film you practically become Ennis and Jack. But in the end it's unimaginable what Ennis feels. In the last maybe half-hour I was thrown many things deeply touching and saddening I could not help but sob into my jacket. I just had to see it a second time. Then it felt like I could not live if I didn't see it a third time. And now I'd like to see it a fourth maybe. It was such a great adaptation from Annie's Proulx's short-story. The country was stunned when it didn't win Oscars/Academy Award's Best Picture. But BROKEBACK MOUNTAIN is the absolute best movie and my definite favorite movie of all time.… Expand
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FrancescoMar 24, 2006
Absolutely amazing! This movie was like a shot to the heart to me. It's a beautiful story about deep and genuine love, denied by society. How is it that someone slapped the easy tag of "gay cowboy movie" on this film, I wonder? Absolutely amazing! This movie was like a shot to the heart to me. It's a beautiful story about deep and genuine love, denied by society. How is it that someone slapped the easy tag of "gay cowboy movie" on this film, I wonder? "Brokeback Mountain" made me think about my own life, about the force of genuine feelings: those who are lucky enough to find true love in our short life should keep it like a treasure because this is ultimately what it counts. This film also made me think about the cruelty of some people, and the iniquities that homosexual people have suffered in different parts of the world, in different ages. I don't accept some criticism, according to which the characters are immoral because they are homosexual and cheat on their wives. Who said so didn't understand much of this film. [***SPOILERS***] Ennis has no tools to come to terms with his feelings and sexual attraction to Jack; he was broght up with a sense of horror towards homosexuality, which he considers as an aberrant condition, to be ashamed of and repress: this is unfortunately what was taught to him. The social background he comes from doesn't enable him to cope with this situation. He literally swallows his feelings and hardly ever expresses them (well, he hardly ever speaks). He desperately tries to forget about Jack and Brokeback Mountain and to live a "normal" llife with his wife. But, as the movie poster states, love is a of force of nature, and you cannot resist to it. All the characters, including the wives, are ultimately unhappy and defeated. But whose fault is it? Ennis's? I found this character deeply moving and absolutely realistic. This is Ang Lee's best film by far, and one the best movies I have ever seen; at least, the one who strikes the most: I can't get out of my mind its intense images, the laconic, incisive and beautiful lines, the haunting music. The pacing is calm: the writer of the original short story, Annie Proulx, and the two screenwriters, McMurtry and Ossana, managed to depict this peculiar and, at the same time, universal story (which is set in 1963-1983 Wyoming) with few but cutting masterstrokes. What makes this movie great is its perfect mixture of strong and poetic images (how could they give the Oscar for best cinematography to "Memoirs of Geisha"!? It's unbelievable...), its melancholic music, the meaningful silence and facial expressions of the characters, the scarse but mighty lines... There are no long dialogues: this would be irrealistic, since it's ultimately two young (and later mature) uneducated cowboys, grown in the narrow spaces of a provincial rural society. The actors' performances are absolutely stunning: Heath Ledger is in my opinion, the best of all, and it's a real shame he didn't get the awards he deserved! I was very disappointed too when I saw that the Academy Awards didn't give "Brokeback Mountain" the Oscar as best picture: I think this is outrageous and proves that the Academy Awards do not, too often, stand for quality, but, on the contrary, are the result of unpredictable marketing strategies or strange "ideologies". In this case, I think many of the voters acted out their prejudices against a still controversial theme, that is, gay love and homosexuality, in the secret of their voting booths. Yet, I am glad this masterpiece received dozens of other accolades, among which the "Leone d'Oro" (the golden lion) at the Venice Film Festival, back at the film's world premiere in September 2005: being Italian myself, I'm proud we paved the way for such an amazing piece of art.… Expand
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texMar 28, 2006
a rare treat; singularly impressive. proves that oscar has lost its legitimacy.
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MarthaApr 16, 2006
Great story, a little drawn out and with an awkward ending.
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AlbertL.Apr 18, 2006
The best film of 2005 without a doubt. Good directing, acting, screenplay, score, and cinematography. It may have been robbed at the Academy Awards, but it is nonetheless a better movie than Crash.
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Rev.RikardApr 27, 2006
In a most peaceful setting, away from the world, two coyboys embody one of the most disquieting issues affecting our entire culture. The pain experienced by every charcter is believable as is the anger. Ledger's does a great job of In a most peaceful setting, away from the world, two coyboys embody one of the most disquieting issues affecting our entire culture. The pain experienced by every charcter is believable as is the anger. Ledger's does a great job of letting his confusion and its accompanying anger percolate beneath the cloak of social conformity. It is a garment that doesn't fit, yet he is terrified to remove it. This movie does attempt to help the viewer understand "why a person is gay." This was not Lee's intent and the movie is the better for it. Its intent is help us feel the depth of pain experienced when the object of love is socially unacceptable, and the unabating anger one experiences when forced to live dishonestly.… Expand
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MartinS.May 11, 2006
Great love story shot in a spectacular setting.
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KennethM.May 18, 2006
I'll give this a ten simply for the fact that it mocks the dredges of american society: The cowboy.
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JanD.Jul 13, 2006
Masterful melancholy movie. Perfect musical score and scenery. Such a true portrayal of love. This was a powerful movie and a tear-jerker.
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BeeF.Aug 28, 2006
stunning scene, career defining performance from Jack and Heather(wohooo...Aussie go), beautiful and heart breaking story, excellent directed--what else do you expect from a movie.
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DaveJan 11, 2007
Finally saw Brokeback Mountain on dvd. I guess you could say I was hesitant to see it because of the subject matter and all the negative comments that effected my decision to see it when it first came out. Fogetting that I grew up on filmsFinally saw Brokeback Mountain on dvd. I guess you could say I was hesitant to see it because of the subject matter and all the negative comments that effected my decision to see it when it first came out. Fogetting that I grew up on films that caused contoversy in the early 70's which I regard as a great time for free thinking film i.e. Midnight Cowboy Joe Clockwork Orange I let my prejudices get in the way. Getting back to Brokeback Mountain it is the only film in sometime that stayed with me for days after watching it, the emotion and the subtleness of this film is a tribute to Ang Lee and The actors.… Expand
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MaryB.Dec 1, 2007
One of the most moving and poignant movies I've ever seen. It's more about love than sexuality ... I avoided watching it for a long time, then started to watch it every time it's on a movie channel. Heart wrenching.
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KellyJan 27, 2007
Heath Ledger, Jake Gyllenhaal, and Michelle Williams are superb in this movie. Ang Lee's direction is the best of any movie made in the last twenty-five years. The screenplay is utterly amazing. And the cinematography and music put an Heath Ledger, Jake Gyllenhaal, and Michelle Williams are superb in this movie. Ang Lee's direction is the best of any movie made in the last twenty-five years. The screenplay is utterly amazing. And the cinematography and music put an already perfect package into an even more perfect wrapping. I don't believe a better film has been made. It's definitely one of the most gut-wrenching, sad, heart-breaking love stories ever written or put on film. Annie Proulx was a genious for writing it. Diana Ossana and Larry McMurtry were geniouses for adapting it. And Ang Lee, Heath Ledger, Jake Gyllenhaal, Michelle Williams, Anne Hathaway, Randy Quaid, Linda Cardellini, Anna Faris, and Scott Michael Campbell were both genius and courageous for making it. Everyone should watch it to understand how love transcends even the strongest of barriers - the human psyche.… Expand
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CherylTJun 11, 2007
A definite 10 from me! I only watched this film for the first time a couple of hours ago, and it was one of the most, if not the most, deeply moving and touching films I've ever seen. It reduced me to tears at the end! I was A definite 10 from me! I only watched this film for the first time a couple of hours ago, and it was one of the most, if not the most, deeply moving and touching films I've ever seen. It reduced me to tears at the end! I was anticipating that the whole film would be a build up to a happy moment at the end when Jack and Ennis could finally be together, but it's better the way it ended. It was a real eye opener. One of those films that make you look at life, the opportunities you have for happiness, and whether you take them. Yes, a very beautiful film. With a beautiful soundtrack too. Some of the shots portraying the intimacy between them are just so touching, what great performances by Heath and Jake! Absolutely lovely. This film has left a real imprint on me, very poignant.… Expand
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TonyBSep 21, 2007
Just got the HD DVD. One of the best films ever produced. Can see that it scares the daylights out of a few here and that is great.
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DeniseW.Jan 27, 2008
I just saw "Brokeback Mountain" for the first time today 1/27/08 and I was totally swept away. It was an amazing story built around beautiful scenery. Just beautifully told and of course I had already fell head over heels crazy about Heath I just saw "Brokeback Mountain" for the first time today 1/27/08 and I was totally swept away. It was an amazing story built around beautiful scenery. Just beautifully told and of course I had already fell head over heels crazy about Heath Ledger. I will always remember his movies so fondly and how well he portrayed each character with a heart!!!!!!!… Expand
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WillH.Jun 27, 2008
This is an excellent film about two of the most deplorable lives that could possibly be lived. As a film they did an excellent job, the scenery, the score, how the story was executed is all great. I think most of the 0's or 1's are This is an excellent film about two of the most deplorable lives that could possibly be lived. As a film they did an excellent job, the scenery, the score, how the story was executed is all great. I think most of the 0's or 1's are from people trying to let the world know that they also believe the lives of the two main actors are deplorable. And their reaction to the truth that this film got hyped up for the simple fact that it was about 2 gay men. Was it a great film? Yes. Was it hyped up more than it should've? Definitely. As long as the world realizes that there is nothing positive about 1. Fornication, 2. Adultery, or 3. Prostitution then sure its a great movie. I just watched the movie and I'm pretty depressed, no happiness can be found by people who give in to their sexual desires in the way these two characters did. What a colossal waste of my time!… Expand
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ArmandoRDec 11, 2005
Oscar written all over.
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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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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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JustinT.Dec 13, 2005
Pitch perfect - a film of searing beauty and heartbreaking loss.
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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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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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DanielR.Dec 16, 2005
Subtle masterpiece!
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JasonC.Dec 17, 2005
It's been a week since I've seen the film and I still can't stop thinking about it. The movie really brought out feelings that I have not though about in many years. I recommend all to go see it. It left me breathless and lost It's been a week since I've seen the film and I still can't stop thinking about it. The movie really brought out feelings that I have not though about in many years. I recommend all to go see it. It left me breathless and lost for words.… Expand
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EduardoC.Dec 17, 2005
This was a nice beatuful movie I like it alat they shoud make more movies like this.
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CesarO.Dec 17, 2005
Excellent movie.
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