Brokeback Mountain: Thumbs up!!

My Human Rights paper wasn't a disaster as I thought earlier. Wasn't as catastrophic as my company law paper. Thus, in celebrating the war-over-moment, me and Jeff (ma junior) decided to view da movie for the following times. (Jeff has seen twice ... me? once jek)

To those who claimed Brokeback Mountain was a gay moie, I will present some counter-arguments to prove the moovie is not what u think of. Well, in the end, u might agree with me and change ur view but it will still be OKAY shud u retain ur belief.

In my humble point of view (cittt,, ayat membodek nih!!) , Brokeback is a movie of friendships, a movie full of sacrifices, a movie of hidden truth that is forced to be unveilled and a movie of love that can't be exressed. Its the Revelation of Suffering Love in an Icon of Strength.

It embarks at a place called "Brokeback Mountain". Two guys who have never met, live and works together .. dealing with the S-H-E-E-P-S ~squeamish mode~ . They have been assigned to look after the mammals and these mammals amount up to hundreds, if not thousands .. huhuhu... but the beauty shows when all of them make their way to the peak and u can imagine seeing tiny cutie white ants moving on ur walls, back at home. The friendship is peppered with understanding and knowing each other emotionally.

Jack, I think, is a model of an idealistic friendship. He relieves Ennis from pain after he was been struck down by a bear-attack which results in severe wounds on his face. (it occurs when Jack is on his way back after getting food supplies from the town). Seeing Ennis returns with severe wounds on his face, Jack's hunger of food decreases, his feeling of sympathy increases.. whoaaaaaa dats so sweet .. even me housemated dont look pity when i'm returning home exhaustedly.. ~sigh~

And Brokeback isn't the only scene. Its a starting point of an undying everlasting friendship. Their hearts are torn when they are living apart. Think how it feels when u leave someone u adore and u care... its hurting, in it? With some musical backgrounds for added effects, the movie brings the floor to a deep sad mode. I even heard someone was sobbing behind me. huhu. You wud be surprised because Ennis marries Mihelle Williams and is blessed with two lovely daughters. They live happily since then. Jack leads his own life too. He chances upon Anne Hethaway at a bull-fighting-tournameny and ends up marrying her few months later.

Having both of them settle down doesn't mean that they live happily ever after. The memory of Brokeback Mountain is still fresh and alive in their hearts and minds. Let it be known dat the memory brings Jack to Texas for the purpose of meeting his old buddy, Ennis. Upon seeing Jack, Ennis smiles excitedly. ANDDDDDDDDDDDDD it doesn't stop there. They kiss (french kiss doh!!!) at the garage which can be clearly seen from the windows where Michelle is feeding her daughter b4 off to work. And (braper banyak and daaaaaaaaa ..) I personally think it is bloody stupid, out-of-their-minds action, not because two males are kissing, but the fact that they do it PUBLICLY !!! (kot ye pung, cover arr sket!!)

And u cud probably assume wat happens next .......

Michelle accidentally sees the twosome in a heated romance on her wau to work. (kan dah terkantol). She is in a mind-boggling state, her eyes are starring protrudingly, her heart beats faster and whispers that she sees absolutely nothing!! She is in a complete shock !! I think a woman can hardly accept her beloved hubby is having an affir with another lady, but realising one's own husband kissing passionately with a guy is something damn impossible to think of.. ~damn~ (no man, no cry !! ahakz)

But then, Brokeback isnt merely about a gay movie, It's about a sacrifice of a woman upon seeing her husband's betrayal over an unusual relationship. My heart cries when Michelle sobs, hugs her daughter and eyeing her husband walking away with the chap. Their marriage starts getting stormy after a few years of sailing through the sea of happiness. The clouds darkens, foreboding a huge disastrous tornado to their marriage relationship. In the end, the couple applies for divorce and Ennis resumes single.

I think Ennis is a kinda like egoistic with his "play-safe" attitude (no offence to his fans, of course !!!) towards Jack as he hardly confesses his true feelings to Jack. Even then, he attempts to escape from the fact that he's in love with Jack behind his impostors agenda (sort of being pretentious, hypocrite if u like). On the other hand, I submit, its unfair to put the blame on his shoulders alone. Inwardly, he is haunted with the image of an appaling massacre of a cowboy being impaled mercilessly and the body left unattended in a secret valley (when he was 7). When reminiscing the past, perhaps, he is afraid about loosing the future. Jack however, portrays a mellow character. He's very concerned and dares to inscribe his love to Ennis. He's very ilk in his character, I wud say. If one ever gets a soulmate like him, I'm sure he(she) will fall in love for eternity.

Lastly, Brokeback is a dormant love - a hidden truth - a 'secret lie' play. Ang lee has flawlessly blends up all these essences thouroughly and produce a totally ravishing melancholic ending. Jack dies due to an accident and it leaves Ennis unbearably hurt and full of regrets for not expressing his true feelings. As a result, he devots his remaining life by cherishing the non-decaying living memories with Jack ... yup, till da end of time.



Now ladies and gentlemen, here goes the most interesting bites - moral of the story.. huhu

Rule No 1
True love is one in a million. Hard to find, harder to maintain, but once u got it, never ever let it go ..

Rule No 2
Love can be deciphered from anyone to anyone regardless of sex,race, coulour, bla bla bla bla ( n da list goes on). What's important is how you love somebody in a correct and appropriate way.

Rule No 3
Between Love and Friendship, I wud go for friendship...cuz its unconditional, barrier-free and more sincere. But lay mates (normal friends) might not neccessary be

Rule No 4
Love someone dat loves u. Dun seek love from someone who doesn' t love or value you. It will pretty much waste your time. plus..... ur $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$

Rule No 5
Love is pure and true, comes from the heart and goes back to the heart. But sometimes, we tend to make it grossly due to our uncontrollable desires and feelings. Hence, let it be known dat LOVE ISN'T @ FAULT !!

Rule No 6
First love is unforgettable (hey, does it come from the story?? I doubt dat..hehe) Neither it fades nor rust in our minds. We cud fall in love a dozen times, if not hundred .. but the first love stays in ur mind

Wat eva it is, may endeavoured in vain joyfully to express profoundest joy. Here at last, in the tragic, I see it expressed.


MY SUGGESTION TO ANG LEE SIFU (da honourable director)
-Shud u make the film more touching, it is not impossible for u to see me crying in the cinema. This has been well-made in most of Korean and Japanese dramas. Also, in Kasi Kunci Kasi Gam (an Indian movie) which I have to admit my eyes were brimming with tears shamelessly .. huhu
-Try to add more melancholic scenes towards da end.. plus .. more musical backgrounds,, Goshh I must admit the guitar trills and arpeggios are rendered so artistically that leaves the floor spellbound !!!


Lastly, Brokeback brings +'ve as well as -'ve effects on me

pros----> it releases my examination fever so much

cons---> I've spent £6.50 ~£3.25 each~ (RM?? count it urself) for dis damn movie...huhu


Zack's world record ---> It's da first movie which I've seen twice in the cineplexes in my whole entire life. huhu. and will look for da dvd later (^_^)

ROGER n OUT