Brokeback Mountain
2005. Directed by Ang Lee. Screenplay by Larry McMurtry and Diana Ossana, based on a short story by E. Annie Proulx. Starring Heath Ledger, Jake Gyllenhaal, Michelle Williams, Anne Hathaway, Randy Quaid.
"I wish I knew how to quit you."
Brokeback Mountain starts off somewhat slowly, draws you in completely, and leaves you devastated at its conclusion. I’m sure a lot of people, who aren’t downright disgusted at the very mention, wonder how they could possibly relate to a ‘gay cowboy movie.’ But anyone with a mind open even a sliver should easily relate to the feelings in this film. It is about wanting something you can’t have. Not only can they not have a relationship, but the little time they are able to share together has to be hidden and lied about. They discover the best part of their lives, the person that compliments them most completely and makes them feel fully alive, is something they can't share, can't reveal, and can't be. Not only would the discovery of their desires be unaccepted, but it could ruin everything they have - their families, their jobs, and much more. It is a heartbreaking story that is beautifully told, superbly performed, and expertly written and directed. The story will not easily leave your head, but linger for you to think and ache over.
My grade: A
(My Top Ten of 2005 has been updated to include Brokeback at #1.)
"I wish I knew how to quit you."
Brokeback Mountain starts off somewhat slowly, draws you in completely, and leaves you devastated at its conclusion. I’m sure a lot of people, who aren’t downright disgusted at the very mention, wonder how they could possibly relate to a ‘gay cowboy movie.’ But anyone with a mind open even a sliver should easily relate to the feelings in this film. It is about wanting something you can’t have. Not only can they not have a relationship, but the little time they are able to share together has to be hidden and lied about. They discover the best part of their lives, the person that compliments them most completely and makes them feel fully alive, is something they can't share, can't reveal, and can't be. Not only would the discovery of their desires be unaccepted, but it could ruin everything they have - their families, their jobs, and much more. It is a heartbreaking story that is beautifully told, superbly performed, and expertly written and directed. The story will not easily leave your head, but linger for you to think and ache over.
My grade: A
(My Top Ten of 2005 has been updated to include Brokeback at #1.)
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