'Brokeback Mountain' - A Review (Unmarked Spoilers)

[Gemini Cricket]

Originally Posted by innerSpaceman

In a perverse way, I found it refreshing that the tragic death of a gay character was not because of AIDS, but resulted from the far more time-honored method of lynching and bludgeoning.

Time-honored methos of lynching and bludgeoning?! Oy gevalt. But, I must say, I do agree with you...it is refreshing... I can't believe I'm saying that... I mean, how many gay films end with someone dying or getting AIDS. Bleh.

But I must add that how Jack died is up in the air. At least to me. In the book and in the movie, Jack's death by bashing was in Ennis' head. Ennis is very gloom and doom about being together. He felt their relationship would end in tragedy like the man in the ditch. The delivery of how Jack died by his wife does not give us any indication if she's lying or not. She was lukewarm about him towards the end of their relationship anyway. It seems like she was over the idea of she and he being perfect for each other... That's my take on it...

Originally Posted by innerSpaceman

I credit the fine script and the able directing for making me feel that the slowness and deliberateness of the storytelling was meant to inspire thoughtfulness, and to fill the silences with meaning and purpose arrived at by the viewer’s contemplation.

There was a terrific zen feeling to this film. Lots of thoughtful spots for your own feelings to be inserted. Nicely done, imho.

Originally Posted by innerSpaceman

(Oh, and though Heath Ledger’s performance was amazing, it’s still all about Jake, Jake, Jake for this particular g.b. What a hottie!)

On that note, here's a shot from the film I don't remember:

It may be a behind the scenes shot. But it is from the 'Brokeback' set... Now, that's hot.

Honey, I don't know about you, but Jake's nice to look at, but hmmm, that macho cowboy thang Heath had going on made me melt. I'd be center to Heath's quarterback any day ...