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Originally posted by Paper Wings
Isn't this movie about gay cowboys?
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U and many other also ask that. That what Michelle, Hedge, and Ann said during the interview at VH1. But what they answer was, it is a love story, a Heartbroken Love story. Not just a gay movie.
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Overall Grade:A-Story:A-Acting:ADirection:A-Visuals:AI'm Straight & Even My Parents Loved It!
by wilr2004 (movies profile) Dec 10, 2005
153 of 160 people found this review helpful
As I looked around the movie theatre, I was suprised to see that I was NOT the only straight guy in the audience. Sure it was mostly gays and lesbians(We saw it at The Grove in LA), but also in the packed theatre were hetero couples, young & old, including my parents beside me.
Not knowing too much about Brokeback Mountain, I didn't want to make any premeditated opinions. From the beautiful opening scene, to the last awesome shot, every scene kept me in awe.
I read many of the negative reviews on here complaining about how "No one wants to see two cowboys getting it on," but there's only 1 scene where that happens and it's over just like that. This movie is much deeper than 2 cowboys having sex.
Story: Being that the story begins in 1963, I can totally understand how Jake & Heath's characters have to be so discreet. Being young and "gay" in society during those times can't possibly be easy. It's not just about two guys hooking up, but about how extreme loneliness and the lack the human contact can bring two people closer. If you too were stuck up on a mountain for a few months with only 1 other soul, you pretty much have no options but to make the most of each other's time together.
Jake & Heath's Acting: I was not fans of either of them before I saw this film. Kudos to them for taking on these roles! They were very convincing to show that they had a special bond and were in love. The only brief sex scene in the tent was not at all graphic. Their make-out scenes were also very convincing but there weren't any unneccesary kissing in the movie. The only times they did kiss were when it was appopriate. I looked over at my folks every time there was an intimate scene, and they didn't look surprised or uncomfortable. I can see how some of the scenes can make the non-gays in the audience uncomfortable, but Ang Lee made sure he pleased the hetero guys too when we got a glimpse of Michelle Williams and Anne Hathaway's breasts!
Overall: I feel sympathize for gays who had/have to live double lives back then and today. Many people will think that so many morals were violated in this film, such as infidelity, but you have to put yourself in Jake's & Heath's shoes where their characters were forced to be straight by a straight world. Middle America may not be ready for this film but that's because they don't want to believe that lives like Jake's & Heath's back in the 60's/70's, even today, don't exist. We have come a long way in acceptance of homosexuality & diversity in America, but there will always be those people who will never admit that they love this movie because of their "old school" beliefs. I loved this story and it was executed well. The entire audience applaused when the credits began to roll.
Moral of the story is: Love and human emotions come in many different forms, and labels suck. Don't be afraid to take opportunities when those opportunities are right in front of you, otherwise the end result you ultimately want may not be a happy one(hint hint).
I wouldn't be surprised if this movie wins a few Oscars. I'm seeing it again tomorrow with my wife.
-Will
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yes it is