Love is a force of nature...

Even though I have an exam in about 7 hours, I decided that I couldn't study anymore, and rushed off to see the 10:00 p.m. showing of Brokeback Mountain. For some odd reason, AMC was able to secure the movie for this week, as opposed to next week, which is when I was told the movie would be released.

Now, I just need someone to send me one of those e-mail chain surveys where they ask you a whole bunch of questions, including the one about, "When was the last time you cried?"

Usually, when I answer these questions, I say, "The last time I cried was at my brother's graduation in elementary school. I didn't realize how much he had grown up." Now, I have a new more recent moment... I cried during and at the end of Brokeback Mountain.

This movie was wonderfully done, and I believe the short story is very well written. The screen play is also a very good adaptation. In fact, I want to read the book of short stories by Annie Proulx so badly, that I have already put myself on the queue at the Toronto Public Library. And if I can't stand it, then I may go to an English bookstore and buy a copy, but I think I'll wait until the library.

At the end of the movie, and I did not see the end coming at all, I thought I wasn't going to cry, and then about 2 minutes later, I was crying. I brought kleenex with me, just in case this was going to happen, and am I glad that I did.

This story makes a few very good points about love. First, it is misunderstood. When people don't understand a certain type of love, it could lead to things... Killing, etc. Two, it is a force of nature. You can't stop it, if two people are meant to be, they will love each other, even though they may not physically be together. Thirdly, it takes two to love each other. This was very well demonstrated in the film and story. You have to be willing to take risks, and both parties in the relationship need to be willing. The major drawback about what could have been was the fact that one of the story's main characters refused to take the risk of what might have been. It is easier to fight prejudice and protect each other when there are two, then when there is one.

Yes, with risk taking, comes the risk of heartbreak. But, I'm not the type to not risk breaking my heart for what could be a really involved roller coaster ride. I highly recommend going to see this movie. I don't think I was the only guy in the theatre tearing up and/or crying. I think there were several.

When this movie comes out on DVD, I am getting it and putting it in my collection. This is a movie that will be watched, time and time again.

And no, this movie is not about having butt sex. In fact, there was so little of that in the film, I would not have guessed it unless it was mentioned in some reviewer's critique. It deserves the seven golden globe nominations. I hope it wins every one!