The story of a forbidden and secretive relationship between two cowboys, and their lives over the years. Brokeback Mountain is a film that i had promised myself i would never ever see in my life and after i saw it i still don't get the hype surrounding it. Both Jake Gyllenhaal and Heath Ledger are good when they wanna be for example Ledger was great as Joker in The Dark Knight but as an actor he wasn't anything special and this film shows that since his perfomance was bland and basically the whole movie was a snore fest. Very boring, very slow and i wasn't moved by anything that happened. Perhaps i don't have feelings who knows but 'Brokeback Mountain' is awful. (0/10)

Consistently referred to as the "gay cowboy" film, a description that acts as a disservice to what is a much more emotionally involving drama. Two young men are recruited to wrangle sheep in Brokeback Mountain over the winter season, where their friendship rapidly escalates to a forbidden platonic relationship. Acknowledging the tricky situation, they both decide to resist their hearts and lead normal lives where they start families. Controversially, this is renowned for losing the Best Picture award to 'Crash' and I can now understand the outcry. This is an intricate romance that feels both selfish and sorrowful. Two individuals that inflict damage upon the ones that love them and themselves. Falsifying love in an attempt to live as happy families ironically cause them self-destruction, but the screenplay gently explores the reasoning behind this. You gain an understanding as to why they made these choices, even though they are both hurting themselves, which consequently allows emotional attachment to the story and characters. Following typical western genre traits, the pacing is perhaps excessively leaning towards the slow side (especially the first thirty minutes), however it allows the characterisation to seep through the dialogue and compliment the natural beauty of Wyoming's mountainous landscape. Lee's direction is purely focused on the actors, ensuring that their talent is at the forefront. Both Gyllenhaal and Ledger were absolutely outstanding as Jack and Ennis, their chemistry was beautifully enigmatic. The internal torment and sorrowful friendship that blossoms is often spiky as it is loving, yet at no point is it conveyed falsely. The highlights and low points were progressed with natural humanity. Williams and Hathaway in supporting roles also enhanced the ferocious onscreen talent as two wives that inevitably feel betrayed. I did find the scene where Gyllenhaal violently drags a sheep by its back legs as distasteful. However, this is a majestic romantic drama that is as feral as the rodeos it portrays.

Its a nice and touching romance movie regardless of your sexual orientation. (Unless you have homophobia) Great acting by both dudes and really good cinematography.This love story between two guys suppose to span over 20 years and I'm definitly not a make-up expert but I thought the make-up game was pretty weak in terms of helping you where you are in the timeline. It was impossible to tell whether it was a week later or 4 years later. But overall it was an enjoyable ride. Ride lolTwo cowboys fall for each other and have to live out a secretive love affair while juggling wives, kids and work.

This movie has so emotionally affected me that I've started hating myself for watching it. I just can't erase the pics of the 2 characters playing, loving, fighting, crying & longing for each other. This is the best movie i have seen in my lifetime & all day I think about it. I can't erase the image of Ennis Del Mar, played by Legendary actor late Heath Ledger crying in the arms of his deceased soulmate Jack, sniffing his shirt with moist eyes or saying "I Swear " in the end with tears laden eyes. It was a grave mistake of Academy jury to deny the movie the best picture & Heath Ledger the best actor award. If u wanna know what a true love looks like, watch it