Brokeback Mountain (2005)

Brokeback Mountain

• I’m gonna be the one to say it, I think this movie is slightly overrated. Not by a lot, I just didn’t enjoy it as much as other people do. I thought it was very well written, with interesting character development that leaves you emotional. It’s a heartbreaking story. It’s nothing super crazy, in terms of the events that happen. It’s a forbidden and tortured romance across several years. But, it’s the way the story is told from different points that makes it work. There were great performances all around, not just from Heath or Jake. Every character is impactful in some way, whether you realize it or not. But obviously, the spotlight is on Heath and Jake. I love their chemistry, whether it be the more touching scenes, or the ones where they clash. It just works. I also enjoyed the time and setting. Going back and forth between Wyoming and Texas in the 60’s was nice. It’s different from what I’m used to with these kinds of romance movies. However, my biggest complaint is that after a while, I started to lose some interest. I was still paying attention, it just felt like it kept going and I was seeing the same things. That’s just an opinion so don’t get mad. But overall, the movie was good, and deserved the Oscars it was nominated for.