Brokeback Mountain - User Reviews

Great scenery, slowed pace and a distasteful subject

I had doubts about this movie, just because its gay content, doesnt necessarily imply that gay people should like the movie. It is a good story about how society is towards homosexuals, and from societys view.. . this usually makes homosexual men marry women. I liked this movie, as it diplicts how society forces homosexual men to marry into a hetrosexual relationship.

The Best Film Of 2005. Right up there with 1970`s Love Story and even 1942`s Casablanca as a great and tragic love story. Great scenery, acting and direction. I can`t get this movie out of my head. Finally, a movie that I`ll actually wish would win the Academy Award.

I saw this movie last night, and can not get it out of my head. Though I`d like to think this story would play out differently in 2006, in some cases it wouldn`t. When people are marginalized to the point where it is a life and death issue they will closet themselves. Mathwew Shephard was killed not so long ago - a tale similar to that of the man from Ennis` childhood and Jack. Thank you to everyone who told us this sad story... we need to hear it, until the ending is different!

My boy friend dragged me to this. Now I`m wondering about him. BTW, I hated it.

3 words. Obvious gay propaganda. When will gays learn that shoving their lifestyle down our throats is going to turn people away from empathizing with them, not sympathize?

absolutely loved this movie. Great acting, footage and storyline. Was totally moved by it.

I am a 53 year old male hetrosexual, who thought this was a story that needs to be told because of the strong opinions still held by many. It is very sad though and doesn`t show the hope for a better world that exists. If this is a `Gay Movie`, then I proudly declare myself as gay rather than be associated with a group of fear-filled hetrosexuals.

Words to describe this movie: Gross, ugly, disgusting, boring, plot stank, ewwww, bleh, umm....don`t waste your money on this hunk of

i saw this movie today. i went in with high expectations and an open mind from reading all of the great reviews. this was the worst movie i`ve ever seen. i run a website that reviews movies, and i`ve seen my share of crappy movies; however, this was by far the worst movie i`ve seen in a while. please dont waste your money on this immoral, deprecating, abomination of a movie!

Brokeback Mountain was one of the greatest movies I`ve ever seen! I absolutely loved it!! With the breathtaking scenery throughout and amazing acting by Heath and Jake, this is one movie I`ll never forget. It was an emotional roller coaster and hits you like a shot in the heart. I cried for many days afterward and am still recovering from the beautiful impact it made on me. Regardless of who you are, where you’re from, or what you believe in, everyone should see this movie at least once.

Comming from a younger persons point of veiw this movie was AMAZING!! Id pay to see it again and again until i can buy it!

My wife really wanted to see it so I went, to be fair as I dragged her to see "Sahara". I hated it and she hated it. We kept on looking at our watches through the whole thing and only watched the entire film to see if the ending made it worthwhile. It didn`t. She was very disappointed, and it wasn`t the gay aspect that bothered me. It was just long, boring and slow, in my opinion, so it will probably win a bunch of Oscars. The acadeny and myself really don`t agree on anything anyway.

This is a wonderful romance movie with stunning scenery and excellent storyline. From an nonprejudicial, hetero male`s point of view, it`s too bad that so many people are judging the story based strictly on their reluctance to accept homosexual relationships. The loss is their own, as this is a beautiful story with just enough subtlety that it makes you think, bold enough to make the relationship between the two lead actors seem real, and cinematic enough that it makes this movie all the more enjoyable. Bottom line, its not for everyone. You`ll either love it or hate it, and that is directly proportional to your acceptance of gay relationship

Good acting. Beautiful scenery. I was able to identify with the characters. It was a sad but powerful love story. It created feelings of sadness, frustration and anger. Two gay lovers living miserable lives.

I was actually quite impressed with the sensitive way they dealt with the characters` love story.

Oh my gosh, this is the most incredible movie i have ever seen, its such a touching love story, BEAUTIFUL, and i mist say jake and heath are smokin hott!

AMAZING MOVIE

Brokeback Mountain has raised my awareness about being different and being in a relationship. The story was so well acted and portrayed that I can`t shake this movie. I don`t believe any movie has effected me this way. Ledger and Gyllenhaal should at least be nominated and possibly win Oscars for their work. Lovely soundtrack and beautiful visual effects of the area. The best movie of 2005 and beyond. Great!

I had great difficulty hearing the dialogue. It was well acted but I don`t think it should win best picture. Think Cinderella Man was better. It was slow getting going and missing quite a lot of what they were saying didnt help

how far will this world go. When will it be too much? Someday will an oscar go to a movie about a love story about man and animal.

i really love this movie so much but i cried the whole time because the end was soo sad. i like the character too even though am not gay,i just love the film

When I read all the comments about Brokeback Mountain, it seems there are many that are missing the point. In my opinion, the movie isn`t about being gay. It`s about supressed love and what society would say if these two were to express their love openly. We all grow up with values and opinions from those who are in charge of us, however warped they may be. Ennis grew up knowing the same horrible fate would await him that happened to that poor old man of his childhood, if he were to ever express his feelings openly. It crippled him and kept him in a miserable life he didn`t know how to get out of as it does so many others in the world. Go see

Six times I`ve seen the movie and I get new insights each time. None of the four characters win in the end. What a tragedy, that when we look honestly at life, there are so many relationships that are exactly like these two men and their lives. Denying their true feelings, and in reality denying their lives, because the world wasn`t ready for it. Being different from some one else, wheather from a different race, religion, hetrosexual, or gay, we all pre-judge others that are different from us. The period of time, 1963, where this story starts, I was 14 years old with thoughts similar to Ennis`s. Afraid to look at my true feelings because tho

Anyone that says this movie was good is doing it to promote that lifestyle. Not a bad idea if you think about it. Not worth paying for.

No need to show full nudity and love seen. I did not appreciate this film.

I have been waiting to see this movie for months, and I was not disappointed. This is a beautiful, quiet, incredibly moving love story between two superbly drawn characters. The film stays remarkably faithful to the short story upon which it is based--some of the dialogue is verbatim--and the two leading actors give brilliant and subtly nuanced performances. The cinematography is beautiful without feeling artificial, and the score is sparing yet emotionally powerful. An absolute masterpiece and one film I cannot wait to own.

Absolutely breathtaking.

Brilliant film. It made me feel like I was right there. Heath Ledger portrayed Ennis` emotions with incredible skill. May be the best performance I`ve ever seen on film in 50 years. My only criticism: The love scenes were too cursory and designed to fend off the homophobes. It`s my only criticism after seeing it once. Going back tomorrow to see it again. "I swear to you...."

A good film but not nearly as great as all the publicity suggests.

From an open-minded heterosexual males’ point of view, this film was too much. The love story could have been communicated with less nudity and sexual scenes. This one definitely will appeal to women more then men. Why was I naïve enough to believe it would be any different? The next time a film on a similar topic comes out, I will not be inclined to go, because of Brokeback Mountain!

un called for

1) I stayed silent throughout the entire film except for during one part, when I collapsed in a stream of sobbing tears. I had to stuff my face in my pashmina to stifle them. 2) The score, which won best orig. score, moved the movie along and said volumes that weren`t spoken. The scenes were breathtaking. The dialogue was minimal, but... Powerful. All superficial elements paled in comparison to the storyline, however. 3) I don`t think that I`ve ever walked away from a movie theatre feeling like I just watched a piece of history unfold. Finally, and this point is the most important so it`s going to stand alone: Those men are the best

I`ve seen it 2x; if I see it any more, I`ll be hospitalized in a facility for the insane because I won`t be able to stop crying.

It was an absolute beautiful and heartbreaking movie! I saw it weeks ago and can`t stop thinking about it!! Jake Gyllenhaal and Heath Ledger did an incredible job, definitely my favourite movie.

"BROKEBACK MOUNTAIN" is a tender deeply human and touchiung film about two people`s love for one another. I didn`t ever believe a film like this would find many main stream moviegoers desiring to see it. I am so happy those who have seen it are as touched by the film as was I. It is not a "gay" movie but simply about life and love and so few of us know truly so that love has many faces. Think about it.

Brokeback Mountain is a absolutely five stars that I`ve see in movie theatre in 2006.Jake is my favourite actor because he is doing very good job.I really injoyed that movie but I almost cry in movie theatre in the end. I can`t wait to buy dvd. If people who complaned that is a gay movie, please don`t see Brokeback Mountain and go see Hostle.

Maybe I would`ve enjoyed it better if Heath hadn`t mumbled all his lines and if the two leads hadn`t been so selfish. If you wanna be with someone, do it. Just don`t go and involve innocent people and break their hearts and ruin their lives while you`re trying to figure out what the hell you`re doing.

I thought it was excellent,one of the best movies I,ve seen in a long time. I saw the opening premeire on Dec 16 and it still in my thoughts.

It was a great movie.

I never wanted two people to be together so badly. It stired up every emotion. Thank you to the writers and cast for a great movie. I can`t wait to buy it on dvd to watch at home.

A wonderful film that touches your heart. The main actors really deliver deep and heartfelt portrayals of characters who you feel for. The realness of this story is in it`s simple yet complex dealings with love. Everyone can relate to the paradox inherent in true love and that common element draws you into the story right from the start, regardless of what your personal preferences are. A must see film which was long overdue to be made.

I THOUGHT IT WAS GOING TO BE GOOD BUT IT WAS SO HORRIBLE I CAN`T BELIEVE I WASTED MY TIME WATCHING IT!!!! I FOUND IT BORING THROUGHOUT! I`D RATHER SLEEP THAN WATCH THE MOVIE...A BIG THUMBS DOWN FOR THIS MOVIE! DON`T WASTE UR $$$$ PEOPLE.

This movie was so touching. It made me greatful for how far our society has come, and fearful of how far we still have to go. Those of you that take time and energy to argue the gay issue should spend that precious energy on issues that hurt people not issues about who can love who.

This movie was long overdue. it was also to long lol

It was a really good movie, kind of slow though but brilliant!

I loved it. All you haters have had your Romeo and Juliet stories done over and over again *yawn*. I finally see a story that reflects love between two people that aren`t straight. I am tired of the medias portrayal of gay man as caricatures like flaming designers with nothing to do but get a tan. These are real men. These are real people all hurt by society`s intolerance. Maybe it`s just too deep for those who take for granted the freedom they have to love whom they wish. Go see it and challenge your prejudices.

I went in with high expectations. This is usually disasterous, movies just don`t live up to their hype. Brokeback Mountain exceeded my expectations. The performances were brilliant. Everyone is talking about Heath but I thought Jake carried the movie. This is not a gay love story. It`s simply a love story.

It was a tragic love story.....not about gender...bout love.....you actually wanted the two men to leave their families and make a new life for themselves..... Is it a movie I would go see again....? No!.....Unlike Pretty Woman..where Julia Roberts ...gets the fairy tale and the whole ball of wax.....and has the happy ending....this...Brokeback Mountain is very sad.