Brokeback Mountain (2005)
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Director: Ang Lee Cast: Heath Ledger, Jake Gyllenhaal Country: Year: 2005 Score: ***** MPAA Rating: |
Ang Lee (THE WEDDING BANQUET and CROUCHING TIGER, HIDDEN DRAGON) takes over direction from Gus Van Sant of this gay love story set in BROKEBACK MOUNTAIN. Based on a short story of the same title by Annie Proulx and adapted to the screen by Larry McMurtry and Diana Ossana, the film takes its time to unfold and allows the audience to ponder over the mysteries, strength and power of love. Heath Ledger and Jake Gyllenhaal deliver credible and at times riveting performances as the ranch hand, Ennis Del Mar and rodeo cowboy, Jack Twist respectively who fall in love while herding sheep in the early 60’s. Though both initially claim that they are not queer, emotions and loneliness do take their course. Director Lee allows the viewer to observe the beautiful mountainous country, fickle yet astonishing weather, sunset, dawn and skies but eventually convinces that love prevails whether accepted on not during these hard times. Though set in Wyoming, BROKEBACK MOUNTAIN was filmed largely in Alberta and around the city of Calgary, Canada. Though the film is bit lengthy (but necessary upon careful consideration) in its closure, it allows viewers to ponder over the happenings and what Lee wants to say by the closing credits. Compelling, powerful and intelligent!
Review by: Gilbert Seah
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I feel this movie is good. No matter you are streight, leb, or gay. This movie, watch it.
I’m a straight male and thought it was a pretty good flick.
I love jake gyllenhaal’s wrk in everything he does and this movie does nothing to tarnish that reputation. All characters were played strongly and made the controversial screenplay come to life.The reason Heath Ledger (excellent as the shy lead role) and Jake Gyllenhaal were able to perform a gay relationship is that they ‘were’ their characters and that shows extreme professionalism. The movie was a slow steady journey passing over 20 years. Not a movie to watch if your looking for a good entertaining blockbuster that you can watch 2 times a week when it comes out on DVD. But for me its not the speed or the entertaining factor that makes a memorable movie it’s the quality of the performances, the story line, the location, the direction etc. All I have to say now is well done to all the actors. Well done to all the crew. and well done Ang Lee for making such a beautiful movie.
Soundtrack is incredibly POOR! Actors sound like they have a mouth full of marbles!