Brokeback Mountain **1/2
Cast: Jake Gyllenhaal, Heath Ledger, Michelle Williams, Anne Hathaway, Randy Quaid, Linda Cardellini, Anna Faris
Director: Ang Lee
Running Length: 2:15
MPAA Classification: R

In the summer of 1963, Jack Twist (Gyllenhaal) and Ennis Del Mar (Ledger) are hired to me sheepherders on Brokeback Mountain. This is the first time they have met, and gradually a friendship forms between the two. One cold night, the friendship turns into something more. They agree to keep things a secret, and really do not expect to see each other again.

Ennis marries Alma (Williams), and Jack marries Lureen (Hathaway). Despite trying to lead normal lives, they cannot forget their time together. Eventually Jack makes contact with Ennis, and their relationship is rekindled.

"Brokeback Mountain" is not a movie for everyone, and I was indifferent to it. The cast all do a good job, especially Ledger and Williams, who deserve the Oscar nominations they received. The story, however, was unremarkable to me. The only thing that makes it "special" is that the two leads are gay, or at least bi-sexual. And that will be the downfall of the movie for many. Finally, the movie feels longer than it is. 135 minutes is a lot to ask for this story, and that hurts the film too. I cannot recommend this movie, but I do think that it will find a appreciative audience with some.