Two shepherds fall for each other, but their relationship becomes complicated when they both get married to their respective girlfriends.Two shepherds fall for each other, but their relationship becomes complicated when they both get married to their respective girlfriends.Two shepherds fall for each other, but their relationship becomes complicated when they both get married to their respective girlfriends.
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- Won 3 Oscars
- 141 wins & 133 nominations total
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Summary
Reviewers say 'Brokeback Mountain' evokes profound emotions, exploring love, loneliness, and societal repression. The film is praised for powerful storytelling, exceptional acting, and beautiful cinematography. Heath Ledger and Jake Gyllenhaal's performances are highlighted for depth and authenticity. However, some find the pacing slow and the plot lacking. The portrayal of a same-sex relationship in a conservative setting is both celebrated for its boldness and critiqued for lacking emotional depth. Overall, 'Brokeback Mountain' is seen as significant and impactful, though opinions on its execution vary.
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this is the most amazing film I have ever seen, full of emotion and happiness. This is what makes film making an art
Jake and Heath are amazing actors and don't hold back in there scenes together. You really believe that they are in love.
Heath Legder deserves the Oscar for his performance alone in the last scenes of the films.
Amazing a must see film for all film fans.
And finally for those that have read the book, the 64 pages have been translated beautifully. The script is amazing, and flows with such ease.
Credit also to Ang Lee, who breaks away from what we know of him, and directs a film that to me and many his best work ever!!
Jake and Heath are amazing actors and don't hold back in there scenes together. You really believe that they are in love.
Heath Legder deserves the Oscar for his performance alone in the last scenes of the films.
Amazing a must see film for all film fans.
And finally for those that have read the book, the 64 pages have been translated beautifully. The script is amazing, and flows with such ease.
Credit also to Ang Lee, who breaks away from what we know of him, and directs a film that to me and many his best work ever!!
I love this movie. Really love it. Haunting score, stunning cinematography, gripping performances, timeless tale--everything. People quibble about non-essentials. I'm female, middle-aged, hetero, and I defy you to tell me that the average straight guy is any more expressive than Ennis or any less needy than Jack. Or the average gal, either, straight or gay. Deeper than their sex, their sexuality, their religious, educational, economic or historic backgrounds, Jack and Ennis are two human beings living in the world as they find it--beautiful and indifferent at best, and as they find themselves--beautiful and flawed at best. Desire is desire. The desire for warmth, for connection, for any echo at all in the vastness of time and space, is shared by every human being ever to have lived. For me, the issue is not how repressed or thwarted Ennis and Jack are, but how persistently they turn toward the light, despite all impediment. Brokeback Mountain lyrically retells a story thousands of years old: loss and grief are unavoidable; love is where you find it.
I have viewed Brokeback Mountain a total of three times on a 50 inch plasma. I spaced my views almost six months apart so I could grasp more completely and without prejudice, how I would rate this flick.
It is beyond a doubt an American classic and looking back I regret so profoundly the death of Heath, who played Enis. The amount of acting skill and diversity it took to do such a touching and completely honest job, makes this young man, Heath Ledger, a legend.
The scenes in the Brokeback were beautiful and allowed me to imagine somehow I was transformed back in time watch these young men.
The truth is neither one of the characters was entirely gay, rather bisexual, but they did find each other as their own natural soul mates.
Unfortunately cultural prejudice and homophobia prevented them from doing what Jack Twist had dreamed, ranching together on his father's spread.
The final scenes are absolutely acted with such depth of character, the viewer is taken to tears. The Brokeback will not have Jack's ashes, since even in death, the culture denies him his final request, his ashes spread upon the Brokeback.
Many of the bigots who have posted here on this fine cinema should be ashamed as they bray their ignorance for all to read.
A fine film and probably one of the top love stories of all time in film.
It is beyond a doubt an American classic and looking back I regret so profoundly the death of Heath, who played Enis. The amount of acting skill and diversity it took to do such a touching and completely honest job, makes this young man, Heath Ledger, a legend.
The scenes in the Brokeback were beautiful and allowed me to imagine somehow I was transformed back in time watch these young men.
The truth is neither one of the characters was entirely gay, rather bisexual, but they did find each other as their own natural soul mates.
Unfortunately cultural prejudice and homophobia prevented them from doing what Jack Twist had dreamed, ranching together on his father's spread.
The final scenes are absolutely acted with such depth of character, the viewer is taken to tears. The Brokeback will not have Jack's ashes, since even in death, the culture denies him his final request, his ashes spread upon the Brokeback.
Many of the bigots who have posted here on this fine cinema should be ashamed as they bray their ignorance for all to read.
A fine film and probably one of the top love stories of all time in film.
A really quite remarkable and moving love story between 2 cowboys that transcends any notions of what love between 2 people 'should' be. From their first raw encounter of physical intimacy, to the warmth and compassion that follows, we are taken on a journey of love and despair as these 2 men endeavour to keep alive an impossible relationship in the most difficult and unforgiving of times.
Full of passion, daring, hope and despair, Heath & Jake give extremely brave and heartfelt performances in roles that not only would be a formidable challenge for any straight actor, but that will also shake and perhaps change forever the traditional stereo-type of the American cowboy. The courage required to bring this 'forbidden' love story to life on the screen is almost breathtaking, and is fully deserving of any awards that come its' way
Full of passion, daring, hope and despair, Heath & Jake give extremely brave and heartfelt performances in roles that not only would be a formidable challenge for any straight actor, but that will also shake and perhaps change forever the traditional stereo-type of the American cowboy. The courage required to bring this 'forbidden' love story to life on the screen is almost breathtaking, and is fully deserving of any awards that come its' way
Although some time has elapsed between my seeing this movie and today, I've decided to add a little comment just to show the producers, director,actors and writer, how marvelous it is to acknowledge that a certain change is taking place in this old world of ours.I'm a 69 year old grandpa who has always taken a stand against any sort of discrimination. In this case and naturally not by accident, it's about homosexuality.People love nature but they seldom respect human nature. Love is for everyone and not only for those that are socially considered "politically correct". Heath Ledger and Jake Gyllenhaal have shown the world that stereotypes have nothing to do with honesty, affection,tenderness and true sorrow. Beautiful, unforgettable performances which have enriched all the viewers' craving to be loved, accepted and regarded as first class citizens. Congratulations.
Did you know
- TriviaHeath Ledger adamantly shut down any homophobic jokes at the Academy Awards, as he felt it demeaned a really moving love story.
- GoofsWhen Cassie dances with Ennis the first time (in the late 1970s), the jukebox is playing Steve Earle's revamped version of "The Devil's Right Hand," which first came out in 1987-8.
- Quotes
Jack Twist: Tell you what... the truth is... sometimes I miss you so much I can hardly stand it.
- ConnectionsEdited into 5 Second Movies: Brokeback Mountain (2008)
- SoundtracksThe Cowboy's Lament
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- Budget
- $14,000,000 (estimated)
- Gross US & Canada
- $84,111,816
- Opening weekend US & Canada
- $547,425
- Dec 11, 2005
- Gross worldwide
- $179,139,702
- Runtime
- 2h 14m(134 min)
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- 1.85 : 1
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