Brokeback Mountain
Friday, January 6, 2006It’s been quite a while since a film moved me as much as Brokeback Mountain. It has affected me far more deeply than I expected it to. I’ve spent the entire day in a quiet, introspective mode; mentally exploring the many words that the film, in its superbly judged subtlety, leaves unsaid. It is simultaneously as beautiful and as desolate as anything I’ve ever seen.
The last film I saw which came close to provoking a similar reaction in me was Crash. I won’t spoil it for you here, I just recommend that if you’re toying with the idea of seeing it, then please do.
I will certainly do, especially as the last film who left me completely speechless was also Crash.
LivyJanuary 8th, 2006 at 9:05 pm
Sweet mother of god, that LED keyboard is amazing.
DavrosJanuary 10th, 2006 at 5:07 pm
Isn’t it? Man, I need to sort out comments for the linklog…
SimonJanuary 10th, 2006 at 6:24 pm
Though I enjoyed Crash, I didn’t think it was as powerful, or as skillfully made as either Amores Perros or 21 Grams (both of which were directed by Alejandro Gonzalez Inarritu).
For me, Crash was too disparate: its climax didn’t bring together well enough the several threads it had constructed. In order for it to convey the powerful message it was attempting to, it needed a better finish. Both of the films mentioned above do manage this, as does Magnolia manage multiple storylines better.
I would certainly recommend these films to the interested viewer.
rich_wJanuary 12th, 2006 at 8:31 am
Really? I don’t know. I don’t think that films necessarily have to tie up all the loose ends in a nice little bundle at the end; I quite like the inconclusion in some ways, as it frees the imagination. Crash stayed with me a long time as a result. Brokeback provokes a similar reaction really - I refuse to believe that Ennis just lives in his little caravan forever, and it’s nice to be able to imagine what comes next for him.
SimonJanuary 16th, 2006 at 6:29 pm
I want a caravan.
RussellJanuary 16th, 2006 at 6:47 pm
I thought you already lived in one, Russell?
SimonJanuary 17th, 2006 at 9:40 am
One for the list then. While we’re on absolutely stunningly beautiful films, I can’t recommend The Constant Gardener strongly enough - just simply wonderful cinematography, great score, decent acting, good story…
MartynJanuary 17th, 2006 at 6:17 pm