BROKEBACK MOUNTAIN is a sweeping epic that explores the lives of two young men, a ranch hand and a rodeo cowboy, who meet in the summer of 1963 and unexpectedly forge a lifelong connection. The complications, joys and heartbreak they experience provide a testament to the endurance and power of love. Heath Ledger and Jake Gyllenhaal deliver emotionally charged, remarkably moving performances in "a movie that is destined to become one of the great classics of our time" (Clay Smith, THE INSIDER).

Beautifully shot movie....some of the scenery is quite breathtaking. The story however, didn't do much for me. Basically, boy meets boy and a long affair begins and continues over a number of years....and not a lot else happens. Yes it's "taboo" etc etc but once you are over the "gay" thing, it's a basic "forbidden love" story.
Strong performances all round, but Heath Ledger was particularly good in my opinion.

Wow! This is a really beautiful movie. It tells the story of Ennis Del Mar and Jack Twist, two young cowboys who meet in the summer of 1963, up on Brokeback Mountain. They forge a connection which stays with them throughout their lives. This film is wonderfully acted, and watching it now just reminds one of what a wonderful talent has been lost with the tragic death of Heath Ledger. He is outstanding in this movie, as is Jake Gyllenhall. Definitely one of my favourite movies of all time - a wonderful love story