"Sometimes the heart sees what is invisible to the eye"-Jackson Brown

Brokeback Mountain (Ang Lee, 2005) has raised many questions among society because of the theme of homosexuals in the film. It is not the first time this theme has been addressed, however one of the first to come directly to mainstream cinema. The controversy that Brokeback Mountain has caused has just made the marketing stronger. Aside from the social uproar Brokeback Mountain is a sad, love story (it just happens to be between to men which to some is wrong). Heath Ledger and Jake Gyllenhaal's acting is quite good letting the audience feel their frustration, love and sadness. Michelle Williams also needs a mention for her acting skills. The cinematography has had much praise and deserves it showing beautiful Texas mountain scenery. Brokeback Mountain, because of the uncomplicated editing and narrative structure it is easy for the audience to get caught up in the movie and its realism, however at times can be quite slow. The dramatic silences can seem drawn-out at times loosing the audiences attention. Being 2hrs and 14mins is not overly long but can seem longer to people with a short attention span. Brokeback Mountain is a film to see if for one want to make your own opinion up about the homosexual theme, to see the cinematography or watch the great work of the actors.