This is a wonderful movie. Gorgeous Newman, bitchy Woodward, sad Loy, great performances all around, with fabulous sets and costumes. Plus a wonderful story about the marriage of two of the beautiful people, with lots of sex and scandal and romance and fun bitchiness throughout. They had to tone down the sex in the book of course, for a 1960 movie, but if you read between the lines you will be amazed how sexy this movie really is. If you like movies about the rich and how they once lived, even if it's all fantasy, you will like this. Oh yes it's all kind of silly looking at it today, but they don't make movies like this anymore. Watch it for the sheer fun of it. But don't take it seriously. Just let yourself lay back and wallow.
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Brokeback Mountain
(2005)
Instant Classic
17 December 2005
One of the great movie romances of all time, and I've seen them all. Brilliantly adapted from a brilliant short story by Annie Proulx, Ang Lee and his cast and crew have created a landmark cinematic event like no other. This is the first movie that presents a gay love affair that seems entirely real, with no phoniness and no glossing over the physical part of the relationship. But it's not about the sex, it's about the deep love between two strong masculine men who are thwarted by things outside their control. All the cast is superb, but Heath Ledger is astonishing, giving a legendary performance - who would have thought? He's the new Brando. His minimalist performance is overwhelming and heartbreaking. Jake Gyllenahall is also amazing. Although he's overshadowed by Ledger's power, he too breaks your heart. The women are great too. You will never forget this movie.
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