Fairly good film. Nothing stunning, but well-crafted, well-written and well-acted. Honestly, nine of every ten films could have been from any lovers-kept-apart-by-fate story, but it’s the absolute taboo of homosexuality (though both main characters are really more bisexual) in such a stiflingly heterosexual culture that hooks. Jack and Ennis are fascinating characters, especially taciturn Ennis, and the late Heath Ledger really does do very well at saying a lot with very little. His scenes with his family are superb.
Despite the giggles the concept inspires, this was an impressive film that unfolded at just the right pace and hit the right, mostly subdued emotional notes. I was never bored – though won’t rewatch for a few years.
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