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Maddie · Coach

Brokeback Mountain

Eurodaisy · Dooney & Bourke

I'll probably wait 'til Netflix gets it, but I would like to see the movie. It got great reviews and it's supposed to be a good story. Glad you enjoyed it!

Dizzy · Marc Jacobs

That's so funny that you thought the hype was just because someone finally made a movie about gay cowboys (have to think it isn't as uncommon as the John Wayne flag-waving fans would like to think). I thought the same thing... But it sounds great. Now I have to see it...

NCshopper · Hermes

I'm dying to see this and just haven't had a chance yet. I'm trying to convince the hubby to see it with me, but he's kinda hesitant.

I've heard it's wonderful and can't wait to see it. Hopefully this week or coming weekend.

rosey · Dooney & Bourke

I saw it too and think you hit the nail on the head, Maddie- the brilliance was how expertly Ledger conveyed everything without words.

halleybird · Hermes

I really want to see it. Unfortunately, no one I know will go with me.

Metric · Gucci

***SPOLIERS***

I went to see it and was somewhat disappointed. Heath Ledger was great. Actions do speak louder than words. He was Oscar-worthy but I don't think the rest of the movie is. Whatserface/DawsonsCreek/Heath Ledgers wife - I just didn't feel it, I though she could have done alot more to establish her character. I didn't feel bad for her, I didn't feel happy for her, I didn't feel anything for her. I didn't really feel much for Jake Gyllenhaals wife either. But the progression of Anne Hathway's hair did provide comic relief. And I thought that Jack's death seemed too abrupt and that part of the movie didn't flow smoothly.

There were some parts I felt really dragged. My friends were disgusted but I thought the sex scenes were classy and well done. The first one was *kind of* hot, in a different way.

The weirdest thing was, though, was that it was filmed in my town. So everywhere they were are places I know really really well, so my suspension of disbelief was ruined. When they jumped nekkid off the cliff into the water? Thats our cliff jumping spot into the Bow River-I have jumped from that exact spot. The country bar where Jake G hooks up with Anne H is our linedancing bar- The Ranchmans. It was really odd for me.

I think I'd like to see it again and maybe I could get more out of it.

Tara · Dooney & Bourke

BrazenCanadian wrote:

***SPOLIERS*** I went to see it and was somewhat disappointed. Heath Ledger was great. Actions do speak louder than words. He was Oscar-worthy but I don't think the rest of the movie is. Whatserface/DawsonsCreek/Heath Ledgers wife - I just didn't feel it, I though she could have done alot more to establish her character. I didn't feel bad for her, I didn't feel happy for her, I didn't feel anything for her. I didn't really feel much for Jake Gyllenhaals wife either. But the progression of Anne Hathway's hair did provide comic relief. And I thought that Jack's death seemed too abrupt and that part of the movie didn't flow smoothly. There were some parts I felt really dragged. My friends were disgusted but I thought the sex scenes were classy and well done. The first one was *kind of* hot, in a different way. The weirdest thing was, though, was that it was filmed in my town. So everywhere they were are places I know really really well, so my suspension of disbelief was ruined. When they jumped nekkid off the cliff into the water? Thats our cliff jumping spot into the Bow River-I have jumped from that exact spot. The country bar where Jake G hooks up with Anne H is our linedancing bar- The Ranchmans. It was really odd for me. I think I'd like to see it again and maybe I could get more out of it.

I really enjoyed Brokeback Mountain. But, I must admit that now looking back at it, the only person who deserves an Oscar was Heath. I didn't like his wife at all. I agree that the love scenes were tastefully done and very moving.

On a completely side note - it IS weird to see your neighborhood in movies and it totally distracts from the "world" that the movie attempts to create. For example, I watched Crash for the first time over the weekend......the scene where the 2 car theives are getting off the bus was shot literally 1 block from my apartment. The hysterical part is that this was supposed to be a very inner city part of LA in a "bad" neighborhood......ha! Anyway, I couldn't concentrate on the movie b/c I kept laughing that they were in front of my fav lunch indian place - Hurry Curry!!!!

Dizzy · Marc Jacobs

I. LOVED. This. Movie. And it's weird, but I thought Michelle Williams gave two of the most poignant moments. WARNING SPOILER********** when he left for his first "fishing" trip and she was trying to be brave and then she cried. I lost it. Totally lost it. And when Ennis wouldn't go to the church social and she said "I think it would be nice..." it just brought back my whole marriage for me I think. so maybe if you couldn't relate to being with someone who loves someone else, it wouldn't grab you as much. Heath was totally oscar worthy, and at first i thought jake was being hammy, but by the time he was flirting wiht the clown in the bar, I totally believed in his character. Actually, I thought we were uncomfortably similar to eachother. Not that i hit on rodeo riders (well, maybe if I had more opportunities.,..) The bit with the shirt was maybe overplayed a little (although by then I was sobbing so hard it barely mattered) but the part with Jack's dad. oh my god. Heath's eyes were just incredible. And the whole fear theme, and the way they used the river to show boundaries, and just the emotional truth. I can't remember a movie that has felt so emotional accurate for me in a long time...

And, of course, those two are so hot!

blubirde · Chanel

Dizzy wrote:

I. LOVED. This. Movie. And it's weird, but I thought Michelle Williams gave two of the most poignant moments. WARNING SPOILER********** when he left for his first "fishing" trip and she was trying to be brave and then she cried. I lost it. Totally lost it. And when Ennis wouldn't go to the church social and she said "I think it would be nice..." it just brought back my whole marriage for me I think. so maybe if you couldn't relate to being with someone who loves someone else, it wouldn't grab you as much. Heath was totally oscar worthy, and at first i thought jake was being hammy, but by the time he was flirting wiht the clown in the bar, I totally believed in his character. Actually, I thought we were uncomfortably similar to eachother. Not that i hit on rodeo riders (well, maybe if I had more opportunities.,..) The bit with the shirt was maybe overplayed a little (although by then I was sobbing so hard it barely mattered) but the part with Jack's dad. oh my god. Heath's eyes were just incredible. And the whole fear theme, and the way they used the river to show boundaries, and just the emotional truth. I can't remember a movie that has felt so emotional accurate for me in a long time... And, of course, those two are so hot!

I'm with you. I agree with everything you said, Dizzy. I thought Michelle Williams did a really good job, especially on the two moments you pointed out. The theatre I was in laughed out loud when she caught the two of them kissing. I think it was because it's so absurd to think of your SO caught kissing someone of the same sex (assuming you're a straight couple) that all anyone could do was laugh. But the laugh settled down immediately as she watched him leave for his fishing trip. There was some definite sniffing though.

I didn't think the shirt bit was overplayed because in the scene where he first finds it, it's just incredibly touching. And then at the end I thought it was really awesome because his trailer is just so ick. Everything around him is brown and dirty and dingy and just depressing. And then he opens this closet with those shirts and the post card and both are such deep, beautiful colors that it completely lights up the room and changes the way everything looks. *sob* So. Good.

And then Willie on the credits? Oh yeah. I almost starting cheering.

Maddie · Coach

Oh man. I loved this movie so much. I realize I started the thread, but I have to post again. It's really stuck with me the past couple days. I think that the pace and stuff that others complained about only made it more real for me. It just seemed like life, not a movie. Despite being an expensive beautiful film, it felt very simple. I don't necessarily relate to either of the characters, but the themes really hit me.

I also thought Anne Hathaway and Michelle Williams were great. Anne's phone conversation with Heath, and the moments Dizzy and blubirde mentioned with Michelle. I was so upset when everyone laughed at Michelle catching them kissing. It was not funny. By the end of the movie I was really resenting the rest of the audience because I felt like it was a really personal experience for me.

God, I'm so sappy.

NCshopper · Hermes

I just got back from seeing this movie and Oh. My. God. Amazing. I loved the whole thing. I thought all four of them had excellent performances, but Heath's was the most powerful to me. I was mad too when the audience laughed when Michelle Williams caught them kissing--I think maybe it was uncomfortable for people and it was nervous laughter or something, but I just didn't see what was funny about it.

Also, the cinematography was incredible. I had no idea Wyoming looked like that. I thought it was all flat and boring.

*Spoiler***Question though--did anyone else get the feeling that Jack's wife had him killed? She just seemed so composed and matter-of-fact when she was telling Ennis about it that I wondered if she was behind it because she found out about him cheating.

wicked · Coach

**SPOILER**

I saw this yesterday with my husband and I thought it was FANTASTIC! I cannot believe how believable Heath Ledger is, I think he is a phenomenal talent! Everyone in the theater gasped when Alma caught them kissing. I totally believed that Heath Ledger was a father to a 19 yr old (he's 26 or so in real life?). I thought the love scenes were tastefully done. I really can't get this movie out of my head. Also the cinematography was great and the scenery was breathtaking. I really really hope Heath Ledger gets an oscar!

(one minor peeve was when Jack had that flashback it just seemed so out of place and distracting)

sephorablue · Marc Jacobs

Maddie wrote:

Oh man. I loved this movie so much. I realize I started the thread, but I have to post again. It's really stuck with me the past couple days. I think that the pace and stuff that others complained about only made it more real for me. It just seemed like life, not a movie. Despite being an expensive beautiful film, it felt very simple. I don't necessarily relate to either of the characters, but the themes really hit me. I also thought Anne Hathaway and Michelle Williams were great. Anne's phone conversation with Heath, and the moments Dizzy and blubirde mentioned with Michelle. I was so upset when everyone laughed at Michelle catching them kissing. It was not funny.

maddie I totally agree with everything you said here! People in my audience laughed at that scene too--or, really, they laughed at the shots of her face during the scene afterwards. I didn't think it was funny AT ALL. She looked paralyzed by hurt and shock and confusion, how could anyone think that's funny?

I actually read the short story right afterwards, and that was amazing too. Fascinating to read the original story, and realize how ingenious the filmmakers were to make a full-length movie from that story... I thought the balance was incredibly skillful. They didn't tell you too little, and the slight fleshing-out that they did was perfectly in tune with Proulx's story and just added the right amount of depth to carry a two-hour movie. I can't stop thinking about it, it was incredible.

Although, am I being obtuse? Did Jack really die in an accident, or was he murdered, or is it deliberately ambiguous?

wicked · Coach

Sephorablue remember when Anne hathaway was talking to Ennis on the phone, they intercut with shots of Jack being beaten by a bunch of guys. I assumed they killed him.

I can't believe y'alls audiences responded with laughter to that scene(i think that's strange).

sephorablue · Marc Jacobs

wicked wrote:

Sephorablue remember when Anne hathaway was talking to Ennis on the phone, they intercut with shots of Jack being beaten by a bunch of guys. I assumed they killed him. I can't believe y'alls audiences responded with laughter to that scene(i think that's strange).

yeah, I just wasn't sure whether that might be him reading into it because he was always so terrified of that happening. It's ambiguous in the story, too.

wicked · Coach

^^^interesting, I never thought to think of Ennis' point of view and whether or not he believed Anne Hathaways character. I should go get the book.

sephorablue · Marc Jacobs

just wanted to add--for all of you who were as intrigued by this movie as I was, there's an excellent review here: http://www.pajiba.com/brokeback-mountain.htm

I was leery of pajiba based on its name and its snarky ads on gofugyourself, but they write really really interesting film reviews...

atlgirl · Gucci

I agree, Sephorablue. I love the Pajiba reviews!

Tashina · Kate Spade

i haven't see the movie and probably won't because i can't get anyone to go see it with me. but i was interested in reading the short story. where could i find it?