Ennis and Jack meet as teenagers when they get their first job herding sheep in an area amid mountains called "Brokeback Mountain." The isolated atmosphere of Brokeback Mountain and the confidence that these two characters cultivate in each other, results in a passionate affair that is unforeseen. This brief but significant affair creates an unavoidable force that draws these two men together every four years, even when they have their own wives and children. Yet, we sympathize with these characters because of their forbidden love. We buy into the hardcore determinism and realize that both Ennis and Jack are doomed in their forbidden love because Ennis cannot accept his homosexuality and Jack cannot resist being away from Ennis long enough to keep his dignity. At least Romeo and Juliet's plan could have worked, if that stupid letter came on time. But here, there is MORE complexity, and an issue with accepting these feelings itself.
I recommend this movie to those who like watching hard and realistic films. What I mean by "hard" is intense. There is a lot of emotional tension in the air and the movie has a big possibility of either making you feel sad, frustrated or empty.
Watching this was definitely a good experience though because it got me thinking of what it really means to sacrifice your passion for convenience, wealth or money...
