Brokeback Mountain

Dragged-out like nothing else on earth. Among the plus points we have Lee’s directing in isolated scenes, the acting performances and the believable relations between characters... But everything gets overshadowed by dog-weariness so great, that it doesn’t allow you to immerse yourself in to the movie (or penetrate in this case?). I personally would have appreciated it if Gyllenhaal and Ledger had swapped their roles, because the latter doesn’t fit the silent type at all, even though he does a good job of it. (19/10/2007)

A much more demanding film than it may seem at first glance. Ang Lee approaches a sensitive subject completely differently than I expected, without overflowing with emotions, and the viewer interprets everything solely through glances and sparingly dosed actions. But when it comes to confession, it is powerful. With complete superlatives, given the excessively wide shots, I would spare, but it captivates with atmosphere or the performances of Heath or Anne Hathaway, drawing the audience's attention to the main couple and holding their breath exactly in those moments when I feel that hearts are breaking. (13/05/2006)

I know who would want to watch a movie about two cowboys who have a fling one time out of boredom - yes, both of them are men - and their love lasts until the end, but it really is worth it. This is a story about cowboys, it is a story about love, but also about unfulfilled love. As time changes, so do the protagonists. It shows in their appearance, but also in the fact that their personalities, dreams, and lives change. It may not appeal to everyone. The viewer is already full of prejudices when they find out what the film is actually about. If they are not open to the idea that two guys can simply fall in love, they probably won't enjoy the film at all, maybe they won't even finish watching it. If you want to test how homophobic you are, watch it until the end and see what you feel. Satisfaction or sadness. Based on that, you can finally decide what your stance is on this issue. More: http://www.filmovy-denik.cz/2012/05/kung-fu-dewey-cox-zkrocena-hora-12-opic.html (18/02/2013)

Just like a children's picture book, this picture puzzle is filmed in an incredibly captivating way and the characters stand out beautifully. However, the film completely misses any deeper emotional impact in its picturesqueness, which is unfortunately due to the very careful handling of the provocative subject matter. This is due to the fact that if the relationship had been developed between heterosexuals, it would have been the perfect essence of kitsch, which, with the subject of homosexuality, seems more like a cheap pose than an effort to demystify not only the Wild West and cowboys as tough guys, but homosexuality itself. (05/11/2006)

Ang Lee doesn't lead the viewer by the hand, and that's intentional. The director is fantastic and Brokeback Mountain is the biggest hit of the year and it absolutely deserves all those nominations. It’s a simple and unpretentious story packed with emotions. The acting is fantastic, there's no point in dissecting it in detail, both Heath Ledger and Jake Gyllenhaal deliver the best performances of their careers. Excellent, incredibly powerful dialogues. A film about a very unconventional love relationship. Without a doubt, the best film of this year. (27/02/2006)