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Brokeback Mountain

Brokeback Mountain

2005
Romance, Drama
2h 14m
Set against the sweeping vistas of Wyoming and Texas, the film tells the story of two young men -- a ranch-hand and a rodeo cowboy -- who meet in the summer of 1963, and unexpectedly forge a lifelong connection, one whose complications, joys, and tragedies provide a testament to the endurance and power of love. (Focus Features)

Brokeback Mountain

2005
Romance, Drama
2h 14m
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Rated 20 Aug 2008
83
81st
A nice, quiet, but still powerful, film about love frowned on by most of society. Certainly deserved the Oscar more than Crash.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
100
95th
"Brokeback Mountain" is as revolutionary as it is beautiful and well done. Hands down to Heath Ledger, Jake Gyllenhaal and Michelle Williams for producing some of the best performances seen in 2005/2006, and Ang Lee for directing this heart-wrenching story with such respect. As sad as the film is, I consider it to be a testament to forbidden love in it's most difficult form. No movie or story has moved me as much as this one, and it will remain a favourite of mine forever.
Rated 21 Jul 2007
85
87th
Just really solid and, you know, good. A real movie's movie. Another movie sees this movie and thinks, "wow... that was a great movie. I'd like to get to know it better."
Rated 08 Jun 2021
80
65th
Westerns typically feature cowboys reinventing themselves out West. But these heroes are confronted by the era's omnipresent homophobia. As a picture it's essentially a romantic melodrama, but the performances keep you captivated. Still, the response at the time was cringeworthy. George W. Bush was embarrassed to discuss the movie. And comedians joked about the plot (including Tina Fey calling it "the first Western where the good guys get it in the end."). But it holds up as a watershed film.
Rated 23 Jul 2011
65
42nd
Ang Lee's usage of Anne Hathaway's knockers to wash away the gay: masterful.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
95
98th
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Rated 03 Jan 2010
80
61st
It's a sad statement about our society that this film is "controversial". There's nothing at all controversial about it; it's a completely straight-forward (no pun intended) romance story. If I have to criticize the film for anything, it's that it's rather longer than it needed to be. The acting is good, and the cinematography and the scenery itself are beautiful. It's not quite an extraordinary film, but it's certainly more than just a "gay cowboys" film. Jeez.
Rated 09 Dec 2009
74
57th
Not that there's anything wrong with that.
Rated 24 Apr 2008
90
92nd
Lee's direction really turns the movie into something special: the tremendous acting, the steady pacing, the plucky score -- everything is perfectly understated. The movie isn't afraid to give us long one-shots that hang on the Alberta landscape, as one of the boys hangs their head introspectively. It's better for it, as Ledger and Gyllenhaal use the time to plumb the depths of their character, and make their fates all the more dramatic. It's the type of movie that will only get better with age.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
70
32nd
I seriously undestimated the amount of subtlety and silent moments in this film. While part of the point of the film was the slow pace, it really killed my enjoyment of watching it.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
7
84th
Totally gay.
Rated 09 Jul 2007
4
83rd
Incredibly touching story, beautifully shot. Definitely a gay romance film (tons of closet imagery and such.)
Rated 05 Jan 2020
97
89th
Rated higher than I might if only for the personal connection as a Texas bisexual who came-of-age when this movie came out and saw it essentially banned, and who later traveled in rural Alaska with work. Far less mawkish than expected, the great performances, the serious treatment of two men's intimate relationship, and the loving cinematography all to be thanked. There are definitely some misses, however, the "coming out of the closet" ending being the weakest point in the film.
Rated 25 Jan 2019
4
70th
Seeing this so long after it dominated the cultural conversation, it's striking the extent to which it's understated and tasteful. The fact that it was accused of promoting some insidious "gay agenda" shows how hilariously and sadly quaint the treatment of homosexuality was not even 15 years ago. Ledger is electrifyingly good.
Rated 28 Nov 2018
90
92nd
Wikipedia has devoted a whole section on the characters sexuality. I think this misses the point. This is less a "gay cowboy film" and more of a moving human drama. Sure, it is an important piece of Queer Cinema, but let's not reduce it being a film solely on sexuality.
Rated 24 Feb 2011
70
69th
it's as good as a drama about gay cowboys can possibly be. never in my life have i wanted to see something like this, yet someone felt compelled to do it and there it is. and admittedly, it has some stunning landscape shots and the score by gustavo is absolutely beautiful. acting is way above average, too. i'm not homophobic (i think), but the story just didn't quite catch me. or maybe i just AM homophobic...
Rated 23 Jul 2008
95
87th
A powerful and heartbreaking Romance film! One of the best of 2005!
Rated 17 May 2008
87
93rd
I honestly wonder how Jake Gyllenhaal pulled this off, but he did. It actually made me feel in love with another member of the male sex even though I am in no way homosexual (though some might argue).
Rated 08 Feb 2008
88
88th
Powerful Acting.
Rated 01 Feb 2008
8
82nd
A movie about 2 gay cowboys shouldn't be so good, but it is. Also, an unexpected treat - Anne Hathaway's glorious tits.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
100
91st
At first, the movie didn't really seem to involve me, but the sweeping vistas held my attention while I was slowly drawn into the emotion of the picture. And damn if the third act isn't an emotional punch to the gut.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
93
93rd
An epic love story, beautifully acted and directed.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
85
83rd
The Annie Proulx story this film is based on is an incredibly moving piece. In comparison the movie doesn't have the same impact, but it's still a beautifully-crafted film with wonderful performances
Rated 14 Aug 2007
70
30th
Brokeback Mountain really needs to be edited. I believe the movie is too long and behind all the controversy (which unjustly elevates it as the frontrunner of the Oscar race) it's a regular, simple well acted love story. There are many like it and the "epic" feel seems false. That said, the acting is really good, especially from Michelle Williams who gives ones of the best performances of the year in such a small role. The most emotional scenes involved her. The cinematography is very good t
Rated 21 May 2007
90
89th
Absolutely beautiful film full of courageous performances and flawlessly directed by Lee. A true American classic and one of the greatest love stories of the past decade.
Rated 19 Mar 2007
95
94th
A heartbreaking movie about two men who's lives fall about over their touching relationship with one another. This movie is hard for a lot of people to appreciate, but if you aproach it with a mature outlook I can't imagine anyone would find it less than excellent.
Rated 08 Apr 2024
80
88th
On ne sort pas indemne d'un tel visionnage. Le film est sorti il y a tout juste 20 ans, et personne n'a réussi depuis à atteindre la même puissance dans un film dramatique avec pour thème une histoire d'amour homosexuelle. On ne le répétera jamais assez, le wokisme a tout gâché. Quelques petits défauts dans le scénario avec des scènes qui ne servent pas l'histoire, et une première scène de sexe (soft) un peu précipitée, mais tous les acteurs sont extraordinaires.
Rated 16 Feb 2022
64
22nd
It's all well done, but also doesn't amount to anything hugely interesting or surprising to me. In fact, the way these two men are contrived together into a tent (and then into each other) doesn't feel earned, and falters the foundation of an otherwise intriguing and strained relationship. Some moments just plain threw me out of the film (Ledger beating up the tough guys, and when he just makes out with Jack in front of his wife, lol), the old aging is not convincing, and it's way too long.
Rated 07 Mar 2021
85
70th
my second watch. quite surprised about that it was made in 2005, looks a lot more fresh. enjoyable to watch. very effective in the way that it's showing what are the problems these two men are facing. it feels sincere and not overly dramatized. yeah loved it. it's a beautiful love story and well made film.
Rated 27 Jul 2018
89
82nd
I love slow-paced movies and I love movies that span over decades. Laid back and feels genuine. Beautiful scenery and great story put in interesting environment. Gyllenhaal and Ledger are great. Regret is a powerful thing in a man's life.
Rated 29 Aug 2017
82
70th
A carefully considered romance epic that not only pushes back on the hypermasculine mythology of the Heartland in a novel and necessary way, but also offers a gentle portrait of two deeply repressed men struggling to own their identity in an aggressive and violent world. While the romance is underdeveloped, this is true in the universe of the film as well; it engages much more with the struggle of navigating one's secret shame, guilt, and passion and the kind of havoc that can wreak on the soul.
Rated 08 Aug 2016
7
57th
Brokeback Mountain is a bold piece of filmmaking from Ang Lee and the subject matter requires a mature viewer. Rightly or wrongly, this isn't viewing for everybody. But if you empty your mind and put any prejudged opinions aside, you can only admire the collective talent involved. Ang Lee's overall direction is maticulously shot and Jake Gyllenhaal & Heath Ledger both give incredibly bold and admirable performances. However story wise I struggled to wholly invest myself and maintain interest.
Rated 12 Nov 2014
80
80th
A great tragic love story very well executed with an enjoyably cozy pace. I cried.
Rated 08 Oct 2014
55
45th
GAY
Rated 16 Jun 2014
75
81st
Second best gay cowboy movie ever made.
Rated 10 Jun 2014
80
73rd
Brokeback Mountain is a good movie that focuses on the love between two cowboys. Ledger and Gyllenhaal are terrific actors for their characters in this movie and a lot of the scenes were shot beautifully. However the plot was a little dry and predictable. Despite this, its messages are enough to overlook those problems. A great story.
Rated 26 Jun 2013
85
86th
Touching story with great acting as well as directing.
Rated 03 Jun 2013
80
77th
Came for Anne Hathaway titties, stayed for the solid story. The sex scene was a lot more graphic than I thought it would do though. It sure did have some balls.
Rated 29 Mar 2013
85
58th
This movie was good,but not good anough to make me go gay.
Rated 09 Sep 2012
30
14th
We might be on the brink of one of the unasked questions in Western mthology: How boring was it to be a cowboy? Well, so boring that they start to have sex - though these are guys so simple and so strict in their upbringing that they discount love from the outset. They are fucking the nearest thing in sight. It doesn't work for me as a movie. Essentially because the yearning it invokes is so great that there's no reason why these two thwarted lovers don't quit Wyoming and go off to LA together.
Rated 10 Jul 2012
95
97th
One of the very few movies that seems to become better for every time you watch it. The ending is simply heartbreaking, yet so subtle. Ang Lee's masterpiece.
Rated 03 Aug 2011
55
45th
That's what I would call good advertising. The movie was to be about two gay cowboys and what it really was about were two gay cowboys. Nothing more, nothing less.
Rated 17 Mar 2011
4
74th
I don't have a lot to say except that it's shot very well and acted even better. Succeeds in avoiding political and social message gimmickry. Less conventional and sensational than most modern Hollywood romances, and all the better for it.
Rated 08 Mar 2011
60
47th
The last of my prejudices: I'd rather see any of the heads explode in _Dawn of the Dead_ a dozen times than see Ledger and Gyllenhaal boink. That being said, this is a well-done movie all around: fine craftsmanship, excellent acting, a lot of intriguing subtext, and a refreshingly complex view of its subject. How refreshingly daring that a gay experience movie has been made in *this* setting, with *these* characters. It will show you queer in a handful of dust
Rated 07 Feb 2011
95
89th
Achingly beautiful, gorgeously shot. Lee uses intense emotional acumen and sweeping vision to bring coherence to the kind of episodic plot that would have robbed a lesser film of focus, instead using the formula of epic romance to create one of the most affecting films - and most genuinely tragic romances - ever made. Ledger is almost unbearably good; Ennis, even more than the Joker, belongs in the pantheon of all-time great performances. He was a genius and his death a devastating loss.
Rated 03 Aug 2009
45
23rd
despite great critics and all the fuss, it was mainly boring and too long...
Rated 01 Jul 2009
88
85th
It isn't a gay cowboy movie; It is a touching and affecting drama about how two men have to live with their sexuality in secrecy and the effects that this has on them.
Rated 21 Feb 2009
95
91st
really moving. great jake gyllenhaal and heath ledger roles.
Rated 06 Jan 2009
2
11th
Ang Lee's definition of a "touching" story is what prevents rightful hype. The actors evoking no believability whatsoever, the viewer is left waiting for the Mountain to erode. A painful experience leading to an inept resolution. (No bias.)
Rated 04 Dec 2008
4
56th
I'm not sure I can buy this as a love story - seems more to do with lust.
Rated 16 Nov 2007
10
15th
points for some pretty scenery, otherwise this was an annoying bore.
Rated 18 Oct 2007
40
15th
I appreciate what it was striving for. But I found the people sad and thoroughly unlikable. And I saw no evidence of love between them. So not my kind of film.
Rated 15 Sep 2007
50
22nd
Weak script, miscast all around, and not much in the way of romance stops this good looking film from having any real impact. It seemed to just coast by on it's theme.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
85
74th
"A very good film" seems my only summary for it.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
74
66th
My chief problem here is a screenplay that rushes through decades of story in brief, barely illuminating vignettes (it is a relief that the cast, especially the girls, fill in the holes otherwise left gaping). The first half is quite lovely. Not Ang Lee's best, but still a gripping tale. Heath Ledger is outstanding.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
90
82nd
I thought that initially the sexual chemistry was a bit thin and that their romance comes in a bit suddenly and unexpectedly, but a beautiful picture in all.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
50
34th
okay movie, never understood what the big fuss about the acting was.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
94
93rd
A great movie, with a great story, and a message that is not hit over your head with a sledgehammer (unlike a certain Best Picture winner by the name of Crash). Heath Ledger's acting is amazing.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
1
1st
I hate this movie, it was only make to stir the pot, to cause a controversy and win awards (which ending up not really working). Everything that all the critics and filmmakers said was bull, this was nothing but a promotional whore of a movie. It doesn't teach anything of value to anyone.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
98
98th
One of the greatest love stories of all time. Technically a little weak here and there (makeup, set design both needed a little help) but the directing and acting more than make up for that. Ang Lee is a genius, Gyllenhaal is raw, real and charming, and Ledger is heartbreaking. So, so good. A classic.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
62
44th
Points for bravery, but a bit boring.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
93
76th
Brokeback Mountain was GrAYt by AkumAPRIME A- The acting was great, the story was great. I found the accents and style to be authentic; I was left with the taste of the south and cowboy in my mouth... :/ The way the first sex scene occurred was unrealistic to me, but other than that I was happy with the story line. I thought about homosexuality amongst any given population, and came to the conclusion that it must have happened in every society, so the argument, " There were no gay cowboys
Rated 14 Aug 2007
95
92nd
Beautiful movie to look at. Cinematography is gorgeous. Story is on par with the visuals. This could very well be a story about any social taboo. Solid performances, a top of the line director, and one of the best love stories to be told in the past decade.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
20
10th
Long, boring, and depressing.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
98
77th
Perfect
Rated 14 Aug 2007
80
65th
Just because it's highly overrated doesn't mean it's not really good.
Rated 01 Mar 2007
70
82nd
Great cast and film.
Rated 23 Jan 2007
100
99th
Emotionally driven and provocative, and incredibly moving. You find yourself sitting through the entirety of the credits trying to gather yourself and finding the strength to get up.
Rated 30 Nov 2006
93
81st
Awesome cinematography, great actors, moving drama. One of the best movies of the new century and a sincere love story.
Rated 25 Aug 2024
80
85th
Took my time before actually watching this film. Wasn't what I expected from what I've read about it before. This is a love story, but it isn't a simple one. It isn't one just marred by anger and prejudice, but a lot of the conflict comes from the characters themselves. A very touching, multifaceted story. Loved the landscapes and mountain scenes.
Rated 03 Aug 2024
90
84th
We could've had a good life together
Rated 04 Apr 2024
38
24th
Ask an A.I. to write a script about gay cowboys and this is pretty much what you'll get. Bland and really maudlin.
Rated 06 Feb 2024
71
35th
Opinión personal: 7 Actores: 8.5 Guión: 7 Fotografía: 6 BSO: 6.5 Otros:6 Iluminación: FX: Director:6.5 Humor: Vestuario/caracterización: Ritmo:5.5 Total: 71
Rated 14 Sep 2023
80
81st
a romantic film with subtle and meaningful nuances? i love that. i leave my heart here, you can take it
Rated 20 Apr 2023
70
34th
It was lowkey boring
Rated 16 Feb 2023
68
35th
I was expecting to really enjoy this, but ended up a bit underwhelmed. I think it's a bit overlong and probably could have been edited down significantly and still got the same points across. The performances are good and the relationship is thoughtful, but I guess its reputation outpaced it for me.
Rated 26 Mar 2022
85
79th
When this movie came out every single person, I knew either hated it or made fun of it. The world has now changed for the better. This is a different type of love story. Very painful and powerful.
Rated 24 Jan 2022
83
67th
It’s wild it took me this long to watch this movie. I thought it was set in like, Deadwood times. Extremely tender and understated and incredibly moving. The main four give fantastic performances, but Ledger is by far the standout - I’d never seen him play a quieter role before, but he was phenomenal. Really deserved that Best Picture win an-*someone runs in and whispers in my ear*-wait WHAT????
Rated 20 Aug 2021
100
97th
Stunning scenery, heartfelt emotional performances and a fine score. Easily one of the best films of the 2000s.
Rated 06 Aug 2021
75
59th
8?
Rated 29 May 2021
70
93rd
Whenever I see someone saying "This actually isn't about gays! It's about being able to find love anywhere!!" or something similar I can't help but die a little bit inside.
Rated 13 Mar 2021
82
93rd
Plot 15/20 Fiction 17/20 Casting/Acting 18/20 Worldbuilding 16/20 Entertainment 16/20
Rated 06 Mar 2021
93
48th
https://esperwatchesfilms.tumblr.com/post/644944298993991680/brokeback-mountain-2005
Rated 24 Mar 2020
48
36th
Seen: 2. I thought I was missing something the first time, but I wasn't. If you want to make a movie about forbidden love, that is fine. But besides a reunion make-out session, I didn't fully buy into the relationship. The movie is simply missing details and a hook.
Rated 10 Nov 2019
90
95th
Really beautiful and sad. Tbh pretty disgusting how it was made into a sort of joke.
Rated 02 Nov 2019
70
38th
It didn't really work for me. Convincingly illustrated the homophobia of the 60s and the impossible situation gay people were facing. Acting was great, but it never got me to feel anything; I found it a bit boring, unfortunately.
Rated 05 Jun 2019
55
24th
It's a good concept on paper but I dunno it feels like a very straight man's approach to this story. The passionate sex at first sight and refusal to ever spell anything out explicitly. Go watch Liz and the Blue Bird
Rated 05 Nov 2018
89
97th
Şu ana kadar izlediğim filmler arasında aşkın büyüsü en iyi anlatan film.Yönetmen çoğu insan icin fobik nitelik tasiyan escinsel iliskiyi o kadar derin islemis ki kimsenin agzini acmak isteyen homofobiklere sus payı vermiş. 8.9/10
Rated 05 Jun 2018
90
90th
one of the best love story... Ledger ‘s look at that shirt is enough
Rated 11 Mar 2018
99
92nd
Beautiful, heartbreaking. I cry every time I see it.
Rated 03 Mar 2018
5
0th
Nah
Rated 27 Jan 2018
100
98th
A subtle, nuanced and heartfelt film that is hauntingly beautiful. Quietly, but deftly directed and wonderfully acted, this poetic love story is, for me, the best work of Ang Lee and his two leads, Jake Gyllenhaal and Heath Ledger. It shows just what can be achieved when everyone working on a film is at the top of their games. Stunning.
Rated 09 Jan 2018
65
30th
While Gyllenhaal and Ledger are phenomenal, Brokeback Mountain's narrative drags on without enough interesting moments
Rated 14 Dec 2017
97
96th
great movie.
Rated 04 Aug 2017
81
89th
A slow-pace doesn't deter from the great performances, raw emotion and even-handed direction of this modern western/drama.
Rated 20 Jul 2017
70
15th
Great acting, good story, a little too depressing for me in the end.
Rated 17 May 2017
7
73rd
Beautifully shot and beautifully told tale of regret.
Rated 24 Mar 2017
90
85th
great movie. one of the best kisses that i`ve ever seen.love u jake gyllenhaal
Rated 26 Feb 2017
4
77th
Visst är det här en bra film. Men hur bra? Jag tyckte att den var en halvtimme för lång vilket iofs är en vanlig sjuka idag. Vidare kunde jag aldrig riktigt få grepp om den kärlek som tydligen skulle finnas mellan de två männen uppe i bergen. Visserligen brottades de som småpojkar och visserligen hade de sex efter ett mönster hämtat från kossor och tjurar, men känslor? De framkom endast i återblickarna och gjorde mig länge ganska undrande. Filmen berörde mig sammanfattningsvis a
Rated 20 Feb 2017
78
63rd
Themes of longing and impossible love are well treated but somehow it's lacks efficacy. Acting performances help to understand the impact it made on audiences.

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