I could have done without the sex scenes. I thought it best to come right out and say it. I suppose they were included to ensure that there was no ambiguity about the relationship between the two main characters. Yet, hints and subtlety are always more effective than showing something outright. The dark is scarier than the actual killer. That being said…
This was quite simply a great love story. Director Ang Lee presents a film that is not confrontational or overly activist; he is just showing how deeply two people can love one another. The wonderful performance of Heath Ledger anchors the film. Jake Gyllenhaal is good, but Ledger does the heavy lifting, portraying a man who must hide his true emotions from others for whom he cares deeply.
4/5
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