Brokeback Mountain Review
Posted: Thursday, December 29, 2005
by thecowguy
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Brokeback Mountain is definitely one of the top ten movies of the year. It is not just about two gay men, or for that matter, two gay cowboys. It is about love, pain, feelings, intimacy and heartbreak.
The film begins in 1963 Wyoming when Jack, played by Jake Gullenhaal and Ennis, played by Heath Leger, are in their late teens. They find employment herding sheep on a mountain. Ennis is shy and somewhat withdrawn. He says very little. He’s long since learned to guard his feelings instead of wearing them on his sleeve. Jack is more sociable and outgoing. He’s competed on the rodeo circuit and has a lot more to say.
When the summer has passed, the two men say their goodbyes and agree they will meet here and work on the mountain next year. The ranch owner, played by Randy Quaid, tells Jack he is not welcome back the following year. This changes the men’s plans and they go their own ways.
Both Ennis and Jack marry eventually and don’t see each other for a number of years. Then, Jack decides to visit Ennis in Wyoming and their passion soars to new heights. Their lives settle into a quiet routine, except for the “fishing trips," that they go on together. Then, Ennis’ wife sees the pair kissing. Though she doesn’t confront him at this point in the film, she realizes why no fish are ever brought home from the trips.
The screenplay was written by Dianna Ossana and Larry McMurtry and is based on a short story by author Annie Proulx. It is not just a gay cowboy movie. It touches the depth of the audience’s soul.
Jack seems to be able to accept his life as a gay. Ennis finds the fact much more difficult to deal with. When he was young, Ennis was taught by his father to hate homosexuals. Two old men who lived in a shack on the outskirts of town were found beaten to death when Ennis was young. His father made sure that Ennis and his brother saw the aftermath of the gruesome death. Ennis often wonders if his father was one of the perpetrators.
Jack hopes that one day he and Ennis will be able to buy a ranch and settle down together. Ennis is afraid that is they do, they’ll meet the same fate as the men of his youth.
Sexually frustrated, Jack takes a trip to Mexico and hires the services of a male prostitute. I can’t say much more about the trip except it is an important part of the plot and greatly influences the storyline.
Jack’s wife, Laureen, played by Anne Hathaway and Ennis’ wife, played by Michelle Williams gives the movie great depth. The women are seen as victims and Williams delivers a great performance when she finally calls Ennis out about his fishing trips with Jack.
The closing scene where Ennis visits Jack’s parents is heartbreaking. It’s not what is said, but isn’t said that touches the depths of the audience’s heart and soul. There won’t be a dry eye in the theater, including those of strong, healthy, straight men.
Brokeback Mountains is one of the year’s most brilliant films and one you definitely won’t want to miss. It’s highly recommended to mature audiences who want to feel the joy and pain of the characters in the movie.
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Top-level comments on this article: (2 total)A wonderful movie.My partner Petey and i were in tears at the end.We have watched it quite a few times now and still have a little sniffle together.
I just think anal sex is gross. I do not think my penis needs to be in another mans poop shoot. The thought of two dirty smelly cowboys enjoying a deep anal massage is down right gross.
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