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Most of the Central Valley theaters have banned this movie from showing. But my son Sam and I saw it, and it is NO DOUBT one of the best films I have ever seen. My son the "reporter" Sam, wrote a review of the film for one of the local papers, and his editor put it on the front page, which as you know is unusual. As a reporter, Sam has developed quite a following in the Central Valley for his daring approach. His article on Brokeback Mountain generated so much controversy that some of the people actually wrote to the editor and cancelled their subscription of the paper. More surprising than that, the editor actually had fun writing back to them and defending Sam and the movie. Looks like things are improving here in Hicksville. A Brokeback Mountain Review It's a shame that more theaters are'nt showing the "gay cowbow movie" in the Central Valley. Short story turned western epic, Brokeback Mountain is a film that grabs your heart in the very beginning, and slowly tears for the remainder of the film. The movie covers two cowboys, Jack and Ennis (played by Jake Gyllenhaal and Heath Ledger), who discover their affection for each other while on a sheep herding assignment in Signal Wyoming, only to have the assignment end early. Both go their own way, one marrying his promised soon to be (Michelle Williams), the other playing family man in Texas. The film is directed by Ang Lee (Crouching Tiger Hidden Dragon, Sense and Sensibility). The Taiwanese born director shows the west in an accuracy that seems eery at times, mixing an irony of stunning heartland visuals with the constant fear of brutal intolerance. But it is with the love scene that Lee starts to unleash himself, showing his mastery of film. Disturbing to some, the scene is both intimidating and groundbreaking, no doubt a lasting impression on the average audience member, perhaps one that lasts a lifetime. Also noteworthy in the film is the superb acting by the cast. Gyllenhaal surprisingly captures the nuances of his character, and Anne Hathaway and Michelle Williams are no less convincing as the betrayed wives. But the hands down gem of the film has to be Heath Ledger. Known mainly for his heart throb lead roles, Ledger does a complete 180 to portray the tortured Ennis, a man who slowly deteriorates from his self imposed repression. No doubt a favorite come Oscar season. But Brokeback Mountain is not just a movie. Perhaps the first mainstream film on the subject matter to succeed on such a high level, it excels on almost all goals intended by the filmmakers. As a film, it is a subtle and moving journey with the courage to go into unchartered territory. As a statement, the movie does not point an angry finger or pass judgement, but rather shows the horrible side effects that comes with conforming and shutting the human heart. More importantly, the film succeeds in the long term future of cinema. Being hailed as a landmark, the film would not have such an impact if it were perhaps directed by a southern homosexual, or if it were not for the smart casting of a non-American for the lead, hinting that the hatred of certain areas in America is so blatant, that even a Chinese director can perfectly describe it, and an Austrailian actor can show it in detail. by Sam Mansourou --------------------- |
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